UX Architect

The Company

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.

The Position

We are looking for an experienced and strategic UX Architect to join our Product team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to remain hands-on as an individual contributor, while also mentoring and less experienced team members. As a UX Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the user experience across complex technical products and services. You will focus on information architecture, interaction design, and usability, ensuring our solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with user needs. You will also play an advisory role, helping to elevate design practices across the team through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities :

Defining and documenting the overall information architecture and interaction models for our products and services.

Developing user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes that communicate design concepts clearly.

Collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and designers to ensure cohesive and user-centered product design.

Conducting and supporting user research and usability testing, translating insights into actionable design improvements.

Establishing and advocating for UX best practices, accessibility standards, and design guidelines.

Mentoring other team members, providing feedback, guidance, and support in their professional development.

Contributing to the evolution of design systems and shared design resources.

Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Axure, InVision).

Solid understanding of user research methods and their application to product design.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions to stakeholders.

Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design principles.

5+ years in UX architecture, UX design, or a similar senior-level design role.

Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in information architecture, interaction design, and complex workflows.

Experience mentoring or advising junior team members, with a collaborative and supportive approach.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits & Perks :

Hybrid-Work Schedule : We provide a hybrid working schedule with 3 days a week in the office

Company-Paid Lunch Stipend : Lunch is provided via GrubHub

Company-Paid Benefits :

100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

401(k) :

Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%

Optional Employee-Paid Benefits :

Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.

Time Off :

25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.