UI/UX Design Architect

Business Unit:

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned UI/UX Architect to lead the design and user experience strategy for enterprise and consumer-facing applications. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in user-centered design principles with strong technical acumen to deliver intuitive, visually compelling, and highly functional digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and own the UI/UX architecture for web and mobile applications, ensuring consistency and scalability across platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into engaging user experiences.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma and other industry standard tools.
• Establish and enforce design systems, style guides, and accessibility standards. Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to validate design decisions.
• Mentor and guide design teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and innovative approaches.
• Stay current with emerging design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve user experience.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience: 10+ years in UI/UX design, with at least 3 years in an architect or lead role.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
• Tools: Expert proficiency in Figma (mandatory), plus experience with Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, design systems, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Proven ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for design feasibility discussions.
• Familiarity with user analytics tools (e.g., Hotjar, Google Analytics) for data-driven design decisions.
• Certification in UX Design or Human-Centered Design principle

Worker Type:

Employee