Primary Skills: Service Design Expert, Service Blueprinting & Journey Mapping Expert, UX/UI Design Advanced, Systems Thinking Advanced, Research Synthesis & Prototyping Advanced
Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension or Conversion to FTE)
Contract Type: W2 Only
Location: (#Hybrid) 3 Days Onsite (San Diego or Bay Area, CA preferred; Broader CA candidates considered)
Pay Rate: $65 70/hr on W2 basis
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior/Staff Service Designer to join our team, supporting high-touch, mid-market service experiences across physical and digital ecosystems. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end service design initiatives from blueprinting and journey mapping to cross-functional alignment and process optimization ensuring seamless customer onboarding, training, and migration experiences. This role blends design craft, systems thinking, and facilitation to transform service delivery and enhance customer success.
Job Requirements
Lead the scoping, planning, and delivery of large-scale service design projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals
Design and iterate on comprehensive service blueprints and customer journey maps that consider both micro and macro perspectives
Identify common patterns and behaviors across services, using this information to create durable and reusable solutions
Employ strategic thinking to define a vision and horizons for projects, connecting tactical execution to broader business objectives
Foster strong cross-functional relationships with the research and design teams and other units such product management and service delivery
Champion the use of service design methodologies, embedding best practices, and adapting new methods for continuous improvement
Contribute to our community of practice, helping junior service designers grow professionally and ensuring high-quality execution across projects
Must-Have Skills
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in service design, customer research, product design, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Bachelor s or higher degree in Design, HCI, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
A compelling portfolio that demonstrates expertise in designing scalable and effective service experiences
Demonstrable experience with design thinking/human-centered design principles and methodologies
Strong ability to lead end-to-end service design processes, including customer research, alignment workshops, and experience mapping
Ability to facilitate workshops and co-creation sessions effectively, tailoring the facilitation style to a variety of audiences and needs
Experience in managing multiple priorities, objectives, and stakeholders, with a proven track record in strategic project delivery
Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate service design vision and strategies
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma and collaboration tools like Miro, Mural, or Figjam
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment, able to keep track of multiple projects, and manage time efficiently
Preferred Qualifications
A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and project management principles
Experience designing for mid-market or enterprise business and workforce management solutions across multiple products and services
Experience with prompting and using AI capabilities to accelerate aspects of work
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UX/UI Designer IV:
Akraya · San Diego, CA, USA ·
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