User Experience Designer II

Job#: 3018910

Job Description:
User Experience Designer II - Contract

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

Schedule: M-F, 12-8 PM CST

Contract Duration: Through March 31, 2026 with strong likelihood of extension

Start Date: ASAP
About the Role

We are seeking a User Experience Designer II to support the development of modern, intuitive web applications used across supply chain, manufacturing, robotics, and productivity environments. This role will focus on building unified UX systems, improving existing tools, and designing new end-to-end user experiences that support complex workflows and highly technical users.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven designer who enjoys tackling ambiguous problems, collaborating closely with technical teams, and creating user-centered design solutions that scale.
What You'll Do

• Create process flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity design mockups
• Develop cohesive UX systems and patterns for web-based applications
• Partner with product, engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to define requirements
• Conduct usability testing, analyze data, and optimize existing experiences
• Present design concepts and rationale to peers, leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Contribute to team standards, UX best practices, and design operations
• Support tools and systems built on modern technologies and enterprise-level platforms

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• Strong ability to design for web-based systems, especially those with complex workflows
• Confidence working with technical teams, data-heavy tools, or ERP / product lifecycle systems
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and turning unclear requirements into structured UX solutions
• Excellent communication skills for presenting work, receiving feedback, and collaborating with stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• A strong design portfolio that demonstrates user-centered thinking and end-to-end design process

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional UX design experience
• Demonstrated experience designing web applications (portfolio required)
• Proficiency with Figma or comparable design tools
• Experience with ERP, product lifecycle, or enterprise-level systems
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or similar field
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with standard tools such as Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or designing for complex operational systems
• Ability to prototype interactive experiences
• Familiarity with tools such as Oracle EBS or Agile PLM (helpful but not required)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to incorporate research, data, and usability findings

Who This Role Is Right For

You'll thrive here if you enjoy:

• Solving complex UX challenges
• Designing for highly technical and operational use cases
• Building scalable UX systems
• Working onsite with collaborative teams
• Creating polished, user-centered designs that deliver measurable impact

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 .

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.