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.