User Experience Designer - User Experience Designer IV
Apex Systems, New York, NY, United States
Job Title
User Experience Designer - User Experience Designer IV
Location New York, New York (Onsite)
Employment Type Contract
Role Overview We are seeking a researcher for a design research team to help drive cultural and innovation research workstreams. This role involves situating emerging technologies within a deep understanding of human needs and cultural trends to identify opportunities for device and service innovation over the next 3–5 years.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze primary qualitative and quantitative research data to produce clear insights and recommendations.
Craft visually compelling presentations using Figma, other visual design programs, or AI platforms.
Socialize and activate research findings within the organization through presentations, workshops, and creative artifacts.
Collaborate with product and design partners to translate long-term insights into near-term experiences.
Work with research partners to identify opportunities for new research questions and topics.
Required Qualifications Experience: 7+ years in the field of research, with a focus on early, generative design research that informs long-term business strategy, ideally in the digital products and services industry. Experience translating insights via design principles, strategic frameworks, and immersion workshops is required.
Technical Skills: A working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, with expertise in ethnographic, semiotic, co-design, and design research methods. A portfolio that illustrates how your research has informed strategic decision-making for innovation initiatives is required.
Other: Ability to travel internationally to conduct in‑context, in‑person research as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong design acumen and comfort working with AI and other design tools to create research outputs.
Experience with emerging technologies such as AI or XR and multimodal device interaction.
Compensation & Benefits The pay range for this position is $69.00/hr to $79.00/hr. A comprehensive benefits package is available for eligible employees.
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.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at info@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.
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.
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Location New York, New York (Onsite)
Employment Type Contract
Role Overview We are seeking a researcher for a design research team to help drive cultural and innovation research workstreams. This role involves situating emerging technologies within a deep understanding of human needs and cultural trends to identify opportunities for device and service innovation over the next 3–5 years.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze primary qualitative and quantitative research data to produce clear insights and recommendations.
Craft visually compelling presentations using Figma, other visual design programs, or AI platforms.
Socialize and activate research findings within the organization through presentations, workshops, and creative artifacts.
Collaborate with product and design partners to translate long-term insights into near-term experiences.
Work with research partners to identify opportunities for new research questions and topics.
Required Qualifications Experience: 7+ years in the field of research, with a focus on early, generative design research that informs long-term business strategy, ideally in the digital products and services industry. Experience translating insights via design principles, strategic frameworks, and immersion workshops is required.
Technical Skills: A working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, with expertise in ethnographic, semiotic, co-design, and design research methods. A portfolio that illustrates how your research has informed strategic decision-making for innovation initiatives is required.
Other: Ability to travel internationally to conduct in‑context, in‑person research as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong design acumen and comfort working with AI and other design tools to create research outputs.
Experience with emerging technologies such as AI or XR and multimodal device interaction.
Compensation & Benefits The pay range for this position is $69.00/hr to $79.00/hr. A comprehensive benefits package is available for eligible employees.
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.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at info@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.
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.
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