ApTask is hiring: UX Designer in Alpharetta

About Client: The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries. Rate Range: $60-$65/Hr Job Description: Candidates hould be c apable of leading multi-disciplinary UX teams to identify and explore the problem space - from up-front research and insights, though to ideation and prototyping. Candidate must be comfortable wearing different hats, tackling complicated problems, and rallying support for existing and emerging product areas. UX Strategy Leads are expected to understand and partner with Senior Leaders, while developing strategies which inform prioritization, planning, and decisions. Additionally, this role will guide others on how to better conduct strategy engagements and influence products/projects to focus on customer needs. Responsibilities Clarify bus ine ss objectives for the product as well as the project Learn differen t facets of the industry (economics, regulation, technology, etc), as well as business acumen of the organization Develop art if acts including project plans, diagrams, journeys, conceptual prototypes and other documents (not w iref ram es or other end of project deliverables) Identify oppor tunities by merging business requirements and customer needs to create value in the market Produce provocative 3-5 years outs visions to advocate for meeting customer needs Manage trade -off s between business objectives and UX decisions, while influencing the direction of the product roadmap Required Skills: (T -shaped designer or originating from other disciplines) who is able to model and concisely communicate complex systems and concepts Work closely with Researchers gathering customer feedback and analytics, especially on 0-1 research methods Curiosity , not only about what customers need, do, and think, but about how things work (underlining technology) and how innovation in the market will shape the path forward Voracious in k eeping up t o date on the latest developments across the industry and at the platform level (e. g. iOS , v oice, etc) A connect or with the uncanny ability to connect teams and people, business goals to customer goals, problems to solution, etc. Preferred Skills: Strong communicator who shares methodologies, aligns on approaches, tells stories, defends recommendations, etc. Excellent facilitator who designs and runs workshops, includes stakeholders (technology, product, legal, risk, etc.), aligns on hypotheses or solutions, sparks interest and/or generates excitement, etc. Can function as a 1 -person team while gaining a critical mass of interest and data, then leverage DCE Research, Design and Content to complete activities Capable of comm iss ioning customer encounters and co-design sessions About ApTask: ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer: At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment. If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com .