Skill
Overview
Placement Type: Temporary
Salary: $94.62-105.13 Hourly (up to $105.13/hr)
Start Date: Jan 6, 2026
Partnering with a leading global technology innovator, Aquent is seeking exceptional talent to join a team shaping the future of digital experiences. This organization builds products and services used by millions worldwide, with a strong focus on intuitive, accessible, and user-centered technology. The culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and design excellence.
This role is for a senior, highly influential UX Designer who leads complex design challenges and shapes product strategy. You will own outcomes for major initiatives, define scalable and sustainable solutions, and advocate for a user-centered approach across teams and programs.
What you'll do:
Lead the design vision for mature products, complex programs, or emerging areas, owning outcomes and delivering scalable, sustainable solutions
Define, develop, and evangelize long-term UX and product strategy across multiple adjacent initiatives
Act as a subject‑matter expert in UX design principles, user‑centered product development, design systems, and research tools
Partner closely with engineering to communicate design intent, negotiate tradeoffs, and guide implementation of design specifications
Drive design improvements using UX testing, stakeholder feedback, and data and metrics to assess impact and user trends
Build alignment and gain support for design strategies across cross‑functional stakeholders
Contribute to project prioritization, resource coordination, and identifying opportunities to expand scope and impact
Create innovative design solutions grounded in user insights, business needs, and industry trends to support KPIs
Anticipate design constraints and clearly articulate the rationale behind design decisions
Lead and scale holistic design processes, design systems, or design languages across teams and products
Mentor and guide other UX designers on ideation, research, and design execution, or independently conduct research to inform direction
Apply and evolve UX frameworks, principles, patterns, and systems, using writing and design tools to visualize concepts and build prototypes
Tailor deliverables by product and platform, ensuring adherence to templates, style guides, and accessibility standards
Identify user needs and solve strategic, product, or technical constraints through collaborative, research‑informed design
Required skills and experience:
Strong proficiency in data analysis, synthesis, and planning
Deep knowledge of product design principles and methodologies
Experience designing for interactive technologies
Expertise in UX research methods
Comprehensive understanding of the product development lifecycle
Strong aesthetic judgment and attention to craft
Ability to analyze and interpret user behavior
Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills
Systems thinking mindset
Demonstrated excellence in design execution
About Aquent Talent
Aquent Talent connects top marketing, creative, and design talent with leading global brands. Eligible talent receive benefits including subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with employer match.
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive teams where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued.
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