Job#: 3027087 Job Description: Apex Systems is looking for a CLEARED User Experience Designer to support our client! To apply, a minimum of an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required.
Minimum Requirements5 to 8+ years of experience in the following areas:
- Delivering interface design solutions for various clients or stakeholders.
- Demonstrating proficiency or expertise in relevant professional design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (with an emphasis on Figma) and more.
- Demonstrating advanced experience with user research and usability testing.
- Demonstrated expertise with Agile methodology and ability to work in iterative product design cycles.
Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance!
Who You AreA creative problem solver and design leader, skilled in the team sport of crafting solutions that are smart, simple, and lovable. You analyze the needs of the target users and how they perform tasks to create an optimized user experience. Expertly apply complex user interface & interaction design principles. Guide persona, archetype, or mindset development, user journey/flow creation, task analysis, and information architecture creation. Define and guide the planning, execution, and synthesis of user research and usability testing, and ensure research translates into meaningful ideation and actionable recommendations.
Work You'll Do- Collaborate to define a future customer experience-led vision for the business, and required capabilities to deliver it.
- Assess the impact and contribute to the business case.
- Conduct business analysis and opportunity modeling through stakeholder interviews and customer experience touchpoint design.
- Lead customer-centric strategy focused project streams and pitches.
- Ensure alignment with defined business goals throughout the service design process and the creation of services roadmaps.
- Interpret customer needs to effectively communicate and present service strategies.
- Inform Go To Market strategy for experiences to maximize value.
Minimum Requirements5 to 8+ years of experience in the following areas:
- Delivering interface design solutions for various clients or stakeholders.
- Demonstrating proficiency or expertise in relevant professional design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (with an emphasis on Figma) and more.
- Demonstrating advanced experience with user research and usability testing.
- Demonstrated expertise with Agile methodology and ability to work in iterative product design cycles.
Nice to Haves- Bachelor's degree
- Experience leading small to medium sized teams of designers/creatives (3-7+ people).
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills, including facilitation of small to large groups (5-30+ people).
- Ability to provide clear, articulate rationale for design choices and approach.
- Experience and comfortability using scrappy design tools like paper and slides.
- Background in Software Engineering or familiarity with custom development practices in order to effectively communicate with a highly technical, multidisciplinary team.
- Experience delivering design products across multiple networks.
- Demonstrated ability to translate user research findings into design requirements and design deliverables.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.