UX Design Lead

Job#: 3031086

Job Description:
UX Design Lead

Location: Seattle, WA (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a UX Design Lead to deliver a uniform and user-centric digital experience for a digital application that offers Training, Grading, and Analytics capabilities. This role will take ownership of the design for a grading and evaluation application used to observe and track the performance of pilots and mechanics. The ideal candidate will be a principal-level designer capable of mentoring other designers and working across both web and tablet mediums.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UX design process from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design ideas.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with and lead product designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain design systems, component libraries, and guidelines to ensure consistency.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of related work experience in UX design and/or development.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity with developing or utilizing best practices in design systems, component libraries, and tokens. Experience in designing for both mobile and web applications.

Other: Must provide an online portfolio of case studies demonstrating strong visual design skill and user-centered design solutions. Ability to work autonomously in ambiguous environments. Strong understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. This position requires a U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience in training applications or data visualization is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: $75.00/hr - $85.00/hr. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, and location. Contract assignments may be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.