Associate Experience Design Director
Publicis Groupe
Associate Experience Design Director
Job Description
Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.
Overview
We’re looking for an Associate Experience Design Director to lead in crafting thoughtful, intuitive digital experiences that serve both user needs and business goals—primarily in the website product space. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, and refine solutions that are strategically grounded and user-centered.
Responsibilities
- Lead and balance multiple tracks within mid-to-large sized projects
Provide estimation of relevant deliverables based on project requirements, timelines and resources
Communicate effectively with stakeholders about project scope, definition and purpose of XD artifacts to support project objectives.
Lead experience strategy and work with team to prioritize projects
Contribute to growing experience design client opportunities organically by providing strategic value and relevant recommendations within existing project accounts.
Participates in pitches as key day-to-day support role on research, concept and proposal.
Lead and facilitate collaborative cross-disciplinary idea generation and client co-creation sessions
Articulate to client with sound critical thinking and rationale for design approach/recommendations in the context of both business and user needs
Balances leading and supporting multiple projects while managing allocation time effectively.
Approach scope challenges with clients and educate client on value of assets and process within project track(s).
Take ownership in translating design constraints from internal and client feedback and can articulate next steps to team and client on recommended design decisions and dependencies.
Help team leads and client navigate through areas of requirement gaps and uncertainty in a constructive manner with thought leadership and actionable next steps.
Vet Tickets and allocate them to appropriate parties
Vet client requests and provide solution from existing available components or provide strategy to enhance/ create new ones as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree experience in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or industrial design preferred. Certification programs, workshops and/or bootcamps also considered with 5+ years of professional experience with both agency and consulting companies
- Experience working in Pharmaceutical space preferred.
Experience in UX/UI patterns for transactional or ecommerce experiences
Ability to collaborate and lead focused, organized design solutions with strategy, research, analytics, visual design, content strategy, copy and technology
Ability to act as subject matter expertise in a particular industry or vertical with XD craft.
Deep background in product design with enterprise clients following scaled agile and waterfall delivery methodologies for content/campaign projects.
Experience leading design systems for wide range of digital interfaces using atomic design and design thinking methodologies.
Experience scoping and estimating XD activities for medium and small projects for enterprise and agency clients.
Proficiency at refining and adapting XD artifact to project based on constraints and guiding team accordingly.
Experience acting as lead on XD tracks on content campaign, product/platform and physical/digital projects
Experience leading and guiding other XD team members on medium sized projects.
Able to operate seamlessly within medium to large-sized teams, preferably in a cross disciplinary digital agency
Proficient at creating key XD artifacts within design thinking methodology
Working knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies, responsive web, atomic design and design systems.
Experience creating and enhancing Information Architecture to improve user experience, navigation and findability, manage content, and more
Experience in Research is a bonus
Tools: Figma, JIRA, Adobe Creative Suite
Additional information
At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.
Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $80- $91/hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 2/6/2026
Locations
- New York, United States
Salary
150,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
Source: AI Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- experience designintermediate
- craft leadershipintermediate
- digital strategyintermediate
- inclusive designintermediate
- creative technologyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- experience design expertise (experience)
- leadership in UX (experience)
- diverse team management (experience)
Responsibilities
- lead experience design
- craft digital experiences
- inspire new ideas
- push inclusion
- create unforgettable experiences
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Associate Experience Design Director @ Publicis Groupe.
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Associate Experience Design Director
Publicis Groupe
Associate Experience Design Director
Job Description
Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.
Overview
We’re looking for an Associate Experience Design Director to lead in crafting thoughtful, intuitive digital experiences that serve both user needs and business goals—primarily in the website product space. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, and refine solutions that are strategically grounded and user-centered.
Responsibilities
- Lead and balance multiple tracks within mid-to-large sized projects
Provide estimation of relevant deliverables based on project requirements, timelines and resources
Communicate effectively with stakeholders about project scope, definition and purpose of XD artifacts to support project objectives.
Lead experience strategy and work with team to prioritize projects
Contribute to growing experience design client opportunities organically by providing strategic value and relevant recommendations within existing project accounts.
Participates in pitches as key day-to-day support role on research, concept and proposal.
Lead and facilitate collaborative cross-disciplinary idea generation and client co-creation sessions
Articulate to client with sound critical thinking and rationale for design approach/recommendations in the context of both business and user needs
Balances leading and supporting multiple projects while managing allocation time effectively.
Approach scope challenges with clients and educate client on value of assets and process within project track(s).
Take ownership in translating design constraints from internal and client feedback and can articulate next steps to team and client on recommended design decisions and dependencies.
Help team leads and client navigate through areas of requirement gaps and uncertainty in a constructive manner with thought leadership and actionable next steps.
Vet Tickets and allocate them to appropriate parties
Vet client requests and provide solution from existing available components or provide strategy to enhance/ create new ones as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree experience in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or industrial design preferred. Certification programs, workshops and/or bootcamps also considered with 5+ years of professional experience with both agency and consulting companies
- Experience working in Pharmaceutical space preferred.
Experience in UX/UI patterns for transactional or ecommerce experiences
Ability to collaborate and lead focused, organized design solutions with strategy, research, analytics, visual design, content strategy, copy and technology
Ability to act as subject matter expertise in a particular industry or vertical with XD craft.
Deep background in product design with enterprise clients following scaled agile and waterfall delivery methodologies for content/campaign projects.
Experience leading design systems for wide range of digital interfaces using atomic design and design thinking methodologies.
Experience scoping and estimating XD activities for medium and small projects for enterprise and agency clients.
Proficiency at refining and adapting XD artifact to project based on constraints and guiding team accordingly.
Experience acting as lead on XD tracks on content campaign, product/platform and physical/digital projects
Experience leading and guiding other XD team members on medium sized projects.
Able to operate seamlessly within medium to large-sized teams, preferably in a cross disciplinary digital agency
Proficient at creating key XD artifacts within design thinking methodology
Working knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies, responsive web, atomic design and design systems.
Experience creating and enhancing Information Architecture to improve user experience, navigation and findability, manage content, and more
Experience in Research is a bonus
Tools: Figma, JIRA, Adobe Creative Suite
Additional information
At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.
Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $80- $91/hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 2/6/2026
Locations
- New York, United States
Salary
150,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
Source: AI Estimation
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- experience designintermediate
- craft leadershipintermediate
- digital strategyintermediate
- inclusive designintermediate
- creative technologyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- experience design expertise (experience)
- leadership in UX (experience)
- diverse team management (experience)
Responsibilities
- lead experience design
- craft digital experiences
- inspire new ideas
- push inclusion
- create unforgettable experiences
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Associate Experience Design Director @ Publicis Groupe.
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