Senior Product Designer
TEKsystems, Richmond, VA, United States
The Sr. Product Designer is responsible for translating complex consumer and business needs into simple and elegant user experiences for the digital properties that are industry-leading and brand-defining. He/she will lead the Product Design for large and/or complex products/product groups. He/she will drive collaboration, develop solutions and make recommendations based on user research and industry best practices to translate business strategies into world class online experiences that are grounded in consumer truths. In partnership with Product, Strategy and Engineering, he/she will be progressive, efficient and highly engaged; providing creative methods of interpreting customer perspectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create intuitive and elegant product design solutions that solve complex consumer problems and drive business results
Communicate solutions to stakeholders and executives in a manner that simplifies complexity and generates excitement
Participate in user experience research to understand consumer needs, opportunities and pain points to continually inform an iterative design and discovery process
Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research to inform and validate design decisions
Collaborate and partner with Product Managers, Designers, Analysts and Developers throughout the discovery, design and development process
Create visual artifacts to articulate, inform and validate ideas with consumers and stakeholders (prototypes, wireframes, sketches, journey maps, personas, etc.)
Create detailed design deliverables utilizing and contributing to the design language system and pattern library
Stay current on all the tools, principles and practices in product design, prototyping and development, and drive for continuous improvement
Facilitate meetings and brainstorming sessions that are organized and productive
Mentor and train junior members of the design team on industry and best practices
Advocate for high standards of excellence in providing delightful and rewarding user experiences, and proactively support the team in achieving them
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven track record devising and designing high-quality consumer products (web or mobile) in collaboration with product management and engineering partners.
Passion for technology and design, and the drive to stay on top of industry trends and best practices.
Persuasive communicator - able to explain complex or intangible concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
Good listener - weighs input from multiple perspectives when forming opinions and recommendations.
Collaborative and team oriented work approach.
Solid understanding of user-centered design processes and ability to balance customer needs with business goals and metrics in developing solutions.
Experience with brainstorming techniques and getting consensus among a large, diverse group of stakeholders.
Experience leveraging user research and the ability to clearly articulate your design decisions and what problems they're solving.
Strong Product Design principles and deliverables, including rapid prototyping, journey maps, detailed flows, and pattern libraries etc.
Ability to convert ideas quickly into design artifacts.
Ability to perform design critiques and supply objective feedback to others.
Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
Able to train and mentor others in design methodologies and best practices.
Experience designing and prototyping native app and web solutions for a range of screen sizes/resolutions: mobile, tablet, desktop, etc.
Experience with Agile development processes.
Responsive/adaptive design experience a plus.
E-commerce experience a plus.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligible benefits for this temporary role (subject to change and eligibility):
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create intuitive and elegant product design solutions that solve complex consumer problems and drive business results
Communicate solutions to stakeholders and executives in a manner that simplifies complexity and generates excitement
Participate in user experience research to understand consumer needs, opportunities and pain points to continually inform an iterative design and discovery process
Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research to inform and validate design decisions
Collaborate and partner with Product Managers, Designers, Analysts and Developers throughout the discovery, design and development process
Create visual artifacts to articulate, inform and validate ideas with consumers and stakeholders (prototypes, wireframes, sketches, journey maps, personas, etc.)
Create detailed design deliverables utilizing and contributing to the design language system and pattern library
Stay current on all the tools, principles and practices in product design, prototyping and development, and drive for continuous improvement
Facilitate meetings and brainstorming sessions that are organized and productive
Mentor and train junior members of the design team on industry and best practices
Advocate for high standards of excellence in providing delightful and rewarding user experiences, and proactively support the team in achieving them
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven track record devising and designing high-quality consumer products (web or mobile) in collaboration with product management and engineering partners.
Passion for technology and design, and the drive to stay on top of industry trends and best practices.
Persuasive communicator - able to explain complex or intangible concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
Good listener - weighs input from multiple perspectives when forming opinions and recommendations.
Collaborative and team oriented work approach.
Solid understanding of user-centered design processes and ability to balance customer needs with business goals and metrics in developing solutions.
Experience with brainstorming techniques and getting consensus among a large, diverse group of stakeholders.
Experience leveraging user research and the ability to clearly articulate your design decisions and what problems they're solving.
Strong Product Design principles and deliverables, including rapid prototyping, journey maps, detailed flows, and pattern libraries etc.
Ability to convert ideas quickly into design artifacts.
Ability to perform design critiques and supply objective feedback to others.
Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
Able to train and mentor others in design methodologies and best practices.
Experience designing and prototyping native app and web solutions for a range of screen sizes/resolutions: mobile, tablet, desktop, etc.
Experience with Agile development processes.
Responsive/adaptive design experience a plus.
E-commerce experience a plus.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligible benefits for this temporary role (subject to change and eligibility):
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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