Senior Digital Product Designer IV

Senior Digital Product Designer IV – Cincinnati, OH (Onsite) Pay: $58-63k • Contract Length: 6 months The Senior Digital Product Designer partners closely with Digital Product, Design, and Engineering teams, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to shape the future of a commercial mobile application. This role is a key contributor within the User Experience organization, ensuring that digital experiences are intuitive, engaging, and aligned with user needs. Responsibilities include leading user‑centered discovery, developing information architecture, and creating design concepts and prototypes that reflect universal experience principles and deliver meaningful value to customers. The role requires consistent identification, assessment, management, and reporting of risks across all categories. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Collaborate with UX team members to research, conceptualize, and design intuitive experiences that simplify complex functionality. Develop design recommendations including site maps, user flows, wireframes, and high‑fidelity interactive prototypes. Support user research activities such as usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and user interviews. Advocate for user needs while partnering with cross‑functional teams to understand business goals and technical constraints, driving customer‑centric strategies forward. Work closely with development teams throughout implementation to ensure the intended user experience is delivered. Contribute to a culture of learning by sharing knowledge, best practices, and design insights with peers and collaborators. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor’s degree or certification in Design, with a focus on Experience Design, User Experience, Interaction Design, or a related field. 2–5 years of experience in a role directly aligned with the responsibilities of this position. A portfolio demonstrating professional‑level design skills relevant to this role. Strong ability to articulate and defend design decisions. Foundational understanding of agile product development methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exposure to or training in Design Thinking principles is a plus. Ability to build trust and identify opportunities for impactful improvements. Demonstrated ability to mentor others in design, technical skills, and innovation methods. Passion for delivering holistic, end‑to‑end customer experiences. Comfort working iteratively and making informed decisions with incomplete information, adjusting based on feedback. Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of HTML and CSS is advantageous. Strong understanding of usability, accessibility, and responsive design best practices. EEO Statement 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 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 Health Savings Account and a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program 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 once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. #J-18808-Ljbffr