Digital UX Design Strategist

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re currently seeking a Digital UX Design Strategist for a Fortune 500 client based in Charlotte, NC. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and collaborative designer to contribute to cutting-edge customer experiences at one of the world’s most innovative companies.

In this 12-month contract role (with potential for extension), you’ll be joining a dynamic Design team, working to lead complex human-centered design strategies, facilitating workshops, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to create impactful digital solutions. If you're a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of UX design and a passion for delivering results, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Design Workshops: Facilitate design thinking workshops, user research, and consultative sessions to drive human-centered design solutions.
• Develop Design Strategies: Identify business needs and develop tailored design strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams (product managers, designers, engineers, etc.) to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• User Research: Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights and translate them into actionable design recommendations.
• Train & Advocate: Develop and deliver training programs to advocate for human-centered design practices across the enterprise.
• Manage Projects: Proactively manage design project timelines, risks, and dependencies to ensure seamless execution.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of design processes, tools, and techniques.
• Product Lifecycle Support: Provide strategic support through the entire product lifecycle, from research to launch, ensuring that the user experience is optimized at every stage.

Qualifications:

• Experience: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) and 3+ years of relevant UX design experience, particularly in leading design workshops and user research.
• Design Thinking: Proficiency in design thinking methodology, user research, human-centered design, and value prioritization.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to facilitate collaborative workshops and meetings.
• Problem Solving: Passionate about identifying and solving design challenges with a user-centric approach.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor team members and guide stakeholders to make informed, evidence-based decisions.
• Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; proficient in tools such as Figma, Miro, or similar design software.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning & Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the assignment must last a minimum of 10 weeks.

If you’re a skilled UX Design Strategist who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Application Deadline: November 25, 2024

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.