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Apex
Job Details
Job#: 2087018
Job Description:
We are seeking an accomplished Product Designer to help lead our team in crafting intuitive and impactful user experiences across our digital products. As a Senior Product Designer, you will leverage your extensive experience and expertise to drive the creation of compelling experiences that enhance the usability and overall satisfaction of our users. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, UX Writers, and UX Researchers to design, test, and iterate digital experiences prior to and after launch. You will play a crucial role in driving effective and distinctive digital experiences that marry desirability, feasibility, and viability within our product model.
Responsibilities:
Define new solutions that align to the organizations vision and the needs of users using problem-framing approaches and well-known tools such as Jira and Figma within a product model and agile-like processes.
Apply best practices to common design problems using human-centered design methods in the digital product development process.
Address specific product capabilities that need to be solved, such as optimizing a process or improving user engagement, based on direction received from team leads or managers.
Communicate decision-making rationale confidently to cross-functional team members and senior stakeholders in a clear way.
Utilize design facilitation skills to foster collaboration within cross-functional teams, and storytelling to build trust and establish long-term relationships.
Mentor and collaborate with junior team members, providing guidance and support in best practices and methodologies.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
?Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Interaction Design, UI/UX Design, Web Product Design, Web Development or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
6+ years of experience in a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in user experience, interaction design, product innovation and research in a product development team required.
Proven experience in leading projects and contributing to the development of multiple shipped digital products.
Ability to develop processes and approaches for tackling design problems, anticipating challenges, and uncovering quality solutions.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain rationale for design decisions and clarify success metrics.
Demonstrated application of human-centered design with a keen understanding of business and technical impacts on digital design.
Self-directed and proactive, with a passion for driving progress and making meaningful contributions.
Able to turn research into action that solves the user definition of a problem.
Experience in cross-functional collaboration roles, with a focus on delivering business value.
Extensive knowledge of how to leverage a design system and how to push the boundaries of the design system to achieve product and user goals.
Relevant agile experience
Preferred:
Knowledge and experience working in diversified financial service.
Familiarity with current UX research, theories and methodologies (especially user-centered design processes), as well as understanding of how human factors impact ROI and the product development lifecycle.
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 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.
Job Description:
We are seeking an accomplished Product Designer to help lead our team in crafting intuitive and impactful user experiences across our digital products. As a Senior Product Designer, you will leverage your extensive experience and expertise to drive the creation of compelling experiences that enhance the usability and overall satisfaction of our users. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, UX Writers, and UX Researchers to design, test, and iterate digital experiences prior to and after launch. You will play a crucial role in driving effective and distinctive digital experiences that marry desirability, feasibility, and viability within our product model.
Responsibilities:
Define new solutions that align to the organizations vision and the needs of users using problem-framing approaches and well-known tools such as Jira and Figma within a product model and agile-like processes.
Apply best practices to common design problems using human-centered design methods in the digital product development process.
Address specific product capabilities that need to be solved, such as optimizing a process or improving user engagement, based on direction received from team leads or managers.
Communicate decision-making rationale confidently to cross-functional team members and senior stakeholders in a clear way.
Utilize design facilitation skills to foster collaboration within cross-functional teams, and storytelling to build trust and establish long-term relationships.
Mentor and collaborate with junior team members, providing guidance and support in best practices and methodologies.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
?Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Interaction Design, UI/UX Design, Web Product Design, Web Development or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
6+ years of experience in a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in user experience, interaction design, product innovation and research in a product development team required.
Proven experience in leading projects and contributing to the development of multiple shipped digital products.
Ability to develop processes and approaches for tackling design problems, anticipating challenges, and uncovering quality solutions.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain rationale for design decisions and clarify success metrics.
Demonstrated application of human-centered design with a keen understanding of business and technical impacts on digital design.
Self-directed and proactive, with a passion for driving progress and making meaningful contributions.
Able to turn research into action that solves the user definition of a problem.
Experience in cross-functional collaboration roles, with a focus on delivering business value.
Extensive knowledge of how to leverage a design system and how to push the boundaries of the design system to achieve product and user goals.
Relevant agile experience
Preferred:
Knowledge and experience working in diversified financial service.
Familiarity with current UX research, theories and methodologies (especially user-centered design processes), as well as understanding of how human factors impact ROI and the product development lifecycle.
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 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.
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