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We are seeking a Service Designer to join our team in Washington, D.C. As a core member of our UX team, you will be responsible for creating seamless and cohesive end-to-end experiences for our clients. You'll work at a systems level, mapping out the entire user journey across various touchpoints-both digital and physical-to ensure that all aspects of the service are aligned, intuitive, and effective. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, user empathy, and a deep understanding of how complex services function behind the scenes. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, from UX and product teams to operations and customer support, to design and implement service solutions that meet user needs and drive business success.
location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $55 - 65 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Conduct holistic user research to identify pain points and opportunities across the entire service journey.
- Create and maintain service blueprints and journey maps that visualize the entire ecosystem of a service, including front-stage interactions and back-stage processes.
- Lead collaborative workshops with cross-functional teams to co-create and align on service design solutions.
- Develop and test prototypes for service concepts, ranging from digital interfaces to physical interactions and employee workflows.
- Advocate for a user-centered approach, communicating design insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
- Work closely with UX designers to ensure digital product experiences are seamlessly integrated into the broader service ecosystem.
qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a service design or a related UX/design strategy role.
- Proven expertise in designing complex, multi-channel services.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of service design methodologies, including user research, journey mapping, and service blueprinting.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to lead workshops and present complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency with design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Mural, or Miro.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment is highly desirable.
skills:
- Systems Thinking: The ability to understand how all parts of a complex service ecosystem-people, processes, and products-interact and influence one another.
- Strategic Vision: The capacity to connect detailed design work to high-level business goals and user needs, shaping a long-term service strategy.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: The skill to work effectively with diverse teams, including product, engineering, operations, and marketing.
- Empathy and User Advocacy: A deep commitment to understanding and representing the needs of the end-user throughout the design process.
- Workshop Facilitation: The expertise to lead and guide groups through structured design activities to co-create solutions.
- User Research and Analysis: Proficiency in conducting a variety of research methods and synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
- Service Blueprinting: The technical skill to map out complex service journeys, detailing both front-stage and back-stage operations.
- Prototyping and Testing: The ability to create and test concepts for a wide range of service touchpoints, from digital interfaces to physical interactions.
- Communication and Storytelling: The talent to clearly and compellingly present design ideas, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: The willingness to iterate and pivot based on new information, user feedback, and changing business needs.
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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.