User Experience Designer - User Experience Designer II

User Experience Designer II

Job #: 3017299

DURATION: 12 MONTHS

LOCATION:

SEATTLE WA - ONSITE

PAY RATE: $38 - $48 HOURLY

Job Description:

The Team is looking for a designer to help develop the CX for our flagship IT product, a desktop application that leverages a large data set, AI support and proactive notifications to help employees be their productive best. The product is in its infancy, and will offer opportunities for thinking big, conducting user research and working in collaborative, cross‑functional teams.

• Quickly yet thoroughly create process flows, wireframes, and visual design mockups as needed to effectively conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to help define business and feature requirements via empirical online data, usability findings, market research, and proven UCD principles.
• Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in usability testing and interpreting analytics data using Omniture Site Catalyst.
• Contribute to user interface design and development best practices and standards.
• Provide leadership in the area of ecommerce trends, web application design, and user interface innovations.

• 3-6 years industry experience providing interaction design solutions for web and/or software applications.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, human‑computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in best practices for web‑based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with Figma.
• A strong online portfolio demonstrating past work experience and relevant, user‑centered design solutions is required.

• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
• Self‑starter who is a customer‑obsessed, detail‑oriented, and enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to work with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in an agile, fast‑paced environment.

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.

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 and a 401K program with a company match after 12 months of tenure, an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc 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.