Associate Service Designer
Technical Assent, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Technical Assent is seeking an Associate Service Designer to support research and service design activities across federal consulting engagements.
This early-career role is designed for individuals interested in developing expertise in service design, human-centered design, and customer experience within the public sector. Associate Service Designers work closely with experienced designers and researchers to support research activities, synthesize insights, and contribute to the development of service design deliverables. Our designers conduct real user research with the people who rely on government services and translate those insights into implementable service improvements.
Responsibilities:
Support Research Activities
Assist in planning and conducting user research including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observational studies.
Help document research findings and synthesize insights.
Support the use of AI-enabled tools to assist with research synthesis and analysis.
Contribute to Service Design Deliverables
Assist in creating service design artifacts such as:
Journey maps
Research reports
Presentation materials
Collaborate with Project Teams
Work with service designers, product teams, and analysts to support project deliverables.
Participate in design workshops and co-creation sessions.
Contribute to the development of research and design documentation.
Learn and Develop Service Design Skills
Work alongside experienced service designers to build skills in research methods, service design frameworks, and facilitation techniques.
Participate in internal practice development and learning opportunities.
General
Create client-ready deliverables from conception to presentation
Coordinate with project leadership on direction and progress of project activities
Work in a team environment, being open to others ideas and working collaboratively to produce well-rounded solutions/deliverables
Be flexible as project scope evolves
Elevate risks to Team Leads
Be a strong critical thinker who sees the big picture while staying delivery-driven
Be a self-starter who is detail-oriented, takes an active approach to tackling assignments, and is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate in written and presentation form
Minimum Qualifications:
1-3 years of professional experience, including in service design, UX design, customer experience, research, or related fields
Demonstrated interest in human-centered design and service innovation
Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams
Curious and open-minded approach to work
Thrive in a continuous Build-Measure-Learn cycle
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other federal security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Internship or academic experience involving design research or service design
Exposure to human-centered design methods
Experience working with design tools or collaboration platforms
Tools & Methods:
Experience with modern design and research tools such as:
Figma
Mural
Dovetail
Collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Slack
Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for research synthesis, ideation, and service concept development is strongly valued.
Service design work may involve improving digital or physical services and should consider:
Section 508 accessibility standards
21st Century IDEA Act requirements
A portfolio demonstrating service design, CX, or research work is required.
Job Location and Travel Expectations:
This position is remote within the United States, with preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC metro area is preferred.
Travel for field research, workshops, and prototyping (15-25%) is anticipated.
THE COMPANY Technical Assent is passionate about services – in government, business, and not-for-profit. We design exceptional service experiences, engineer them to be robust, and deliver real capability and business outcomes for our clients. You will be working on government programs that have strategic importance to our client. Our team will work IN and ON the client’s core mission – helping them to deliver their services day-to-day while simultaneously looking for opportunities to improve. Our work is
Driven by Evidence ,
Grounded in Understanding, and Focused on Impact .
A LITTLE ABOUT OUR CULTURE We look for these attributes in our teammates.
Our team
combines the creative and the pragmatic to deliver the results that matter most to our clients. We see beauty when art and science come together.
We seek
self-starters, people who are confident in tackling challenges independently and bringing this to high-performing teams. We continually seek feedback from our customers and employees, looking for opportunities to grow.
We are
a small company which gives you an essential voice in shaping our culture. You will help grow our culture, and you will grow from the experience, too.
Additional Information:
Come as you are - Technical Assent is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We offer a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes:
Flexible PTO
FSA and HSA
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with employer contributions, training and wellness allowances, and commuter benefits.
Interested in building your career at Technical Assent? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
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This early-career role is designed for individuals interested in developing expertise in service design, human-centered design, and customer experience within the public sector. Associate Service Designers work closely with experienced designers and researchers to support research activities, synthesize insights, and contribute to the development of service design deliverables. Our designers conduct real user research with the people who rely on government services and translate those insights into implementable service improvements.
Responsibilities:
Support Research Activities
Assist in planning and conducting user research including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observational studies.
Help document research findings and synthesize insights.
Support the use of AI-enabled tools to assist with research synthesis and analysis.
Contribute to Service Design Deliverables
Assist in creating service design artifacts such as:
Journey maps
Research reports
Presentation materials
Collaborate with Project Teams
Work with service designers, product teams, and analysts to support project deliverables.
Participate in design workshops and co-creation sessions.
Contribute to the development of research and design documentation.
Learn and Develop Service Design Skills
Work alongside experienced service designers to build skills in research methods, service design frameworks, and facilitation techniques.
Participate in internal practice development and learning opportunities.
General
Create client-ready deliverables from conception to presentation
Coordinate with project leadership on direction and progress of project activities
Work in a team environment, being open to others ideas and working collaboratively to produce well-rounded solutions/deliverables
Be flexible as project scope evolves
Elevate risks to Team Leads
Be a strong critical thinker who sees the big picture while staying delivery-driven
Be a self-starter who is detail-oriented, takes an active approach to tackling assignments, and is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to clearly and effectively communicate in written and presentation form
Minimum Qualifications:
1-3 years of professional experience, including in service design, UX design, customer experience, research, or related fields
Demonstrated interest in human-centered design and service innovation
Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams
Curious and open-minded approach to work
Thrive in a continuous Build-Measure-Learn cycle
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other federal security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Internship or academic experience involving design research or service design
Exposure to human-centered design methods
Experience working with design tools or collaboration platforms
Tools & Methods:
Experience with modern design and research tools such as:
Figma
Mural
Dovetail
Collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Slack
Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for research synthesis, ideation, and service concept development is strongly valued.
Service design work may involve improving digital or physical services and should consider:
Section 508 accessibility standards
21st Century IDEA Act requirements
A portfolio demonstrating service design, CX, or research work is required.
Job Location and Travel Expectations:
This position is remote within the United States, with preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC metro area is preferred.
Travel for field research, workshops, and prototyping (15-25%) is anticipated.
THE COMPANY Technical Assent is passionate about services – in government, business, and not-for-profit. We design exceptional service experiences, engineer them to be robust, and deliver real capability and business outcomes for our clients. You will be working on government programs that have strategic importance to our client. Our team will work IN and ON the client’s core mission – helping them to deliver their services day-to-day while simultaneously looking for opportunities to improve. Our work is
Driven by Evidence ,
Grounded in Understanding, and Focused on Impact .
A LITTLE ABOUT OUR CULTURE We look for these attributes in our teammates.
Our team
combines the creative and the pragmatic to deliver the results that matter most to our clients. We see beauty when art and science come together.
We seek
self-starters, people who are confident in tackling challenges independently and bringing this to high-performing teams. We continually seek feedback from our customers and employees, looking for opportunities to grow.
We are
a small company which gives you an essential voice in shaping our culture. You will help grow our culture, and you will grow from the experience, too.
Additional Information:
Come as you are - Technical Assent is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We offer a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes:
Flexible PTO
FSA and HSA
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with employer contributions, training and wellness allowances, and commuter benefits.
Interested in building your career at Technical Assent? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr