User Experience Designer

Must be on site 5 days a week in Bellevue. Mat leave cover with possible extension

Join our team as a User Experience Designer and become a pivotal force in shaping the digital experiences that power essential operational networks. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and executive leaders to craft elegant, simple solutions that directly influence product decisions and strategic roadmaps. Your expertise in UX design, coupled with a deep understanding of standard web and mobile components, will be instrumental in elevating design standards and front-end solutions for a company at the forefront of innovation. This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact, creating intuitive interfaces that enhance safety, drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and significantly reduce manual effort across critical operations.

**About the Company**

Our client is a global leader renowned for its commitment to customer obsession and relentless innovation. They operate vast, complex systems that require cutting-edge design to maintain their high standards of efficiency and reliability. This organization is a pioneer in its field, consistently pushing boundaries and delivering solutions that impact millions worldwide. They foster a culture of growth, learning, and collaboration, where challenging problems are embraced, and creative solutions are celebrated.

**About the Role**

As a User Experience Designer, you will lead end-to-end design initiatives, transforming complex workflows into intuitive and accessible experiences. You'll be at the forefront of integrating AI into your design processes and product features, unlocking new avenues for innovation and strategic thinking. This role offers the chance to work with a talented team dedicated to building systems that enhance operational efficiency and accuracy, contributing directly to the success of a globally recognized enterprise.

**What You'll Do**

* Lead end-to-end UX design for web-based products, from concept to launch.

* Evaluate design performance through rigorous user research, usability testing, and performance metrics.

* Explore and strategically integrate AI into work processes and product features to foster innovation and strategic thinking.

* Simplify complex processes, translating intricate data and workflows into glanceable, obvious, and user-friendly interfaces.

* Create detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and comprehensive specifications.

* Iterate rapidly on design solutions, developing multiple alternatives and refining them based on user feedback and technical constraints.

* Apply established design patterns to ensure consistency across products and accelerate development for partners.

* Advocate passionately for design decisions, supporting your recommendations with user research, business goals, and technical feasibility.

* Present and articulate design work effectively to product teams, engineering leadership, and senior stakeholders.

* Collaborate with a diverse team of designers and researchers, contributing to a supportive and inspiring design community.

**Qualifications**

* 4-6 years of professional experience in User Experience Design.

* Proven expertise in UX wire-framing and prototyping.

* Strong background in primary UX research, particularly qualitative observational research.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex design concepts clearly.

* Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder management.

**Nice-to-Have Skills:**

* Exceptional communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with the ability to convey complex interactive design concepts persuasively to diverse audiences.

* A self-starter mentality, customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and an enthusiastic team player.

* Ability to thrive in fast-paced, agile environments, working effectively with highly technical teams and managing multiple projects concurrently.

* Experience with design and research tools such as Figma, Dovetail, and AI-powered design tools.

* Previous experience in an enterprise Business-to-Business (B2B) industry setting.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.