Junior UX Researcher

KellyMitchell Group; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 106,020,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401K

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Senior UX Product Designer in Fort Worth, TX, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite Tue–Thu and remote Mon and Fri. You will lead end-to-end UX design, collaborating with Engineering and Product Owners in an Agile environment to craft user-centered solutions.

The role emphasizes strong Figma skills, user research, and the ability to design complex flows for desktop and mobile, while mentoring other designers and aligning with design systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional UX/Product Design experience with end-to-end ownership.
• Strong hands-on experience with Figma and modern design and prototyping practices.
• Proven experience partnering closely with Engineers from inception through implementation in an Agile environment.
• Strong experience with user research and usability testing, translating findings into design improvements.
• Experience designing complex user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and responsive experiences for desktop and mobile.
• Proven ability to collaborate across Product, Engineering, stakeholders, disciplines, and distributed teams.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills translating complex requirements into user-centered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UX design processes from ideation and research through design, testing, iteration, and implementation.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Owners to identify effective solutions and influence product decisions through UX best practices and research.
• Develop user flows, diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma.
• Create research strategies and conduct user interviews, heuristic reviews, usability testing, and hypothesis-driven design iterations.
• Design responsive experiences for desktop and mobile while adhering to design systems and standards.
• Present design recommendations and research findings to stakeholders with storytelling and clear rationale.
• Mentor and guide other Designers while collaborating across Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

User-Centered Design

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Problem Solving

Stakeholder Communication

Mentorship

Tools

Figma

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading transportation and travel services provider, is seeking a Senior UX Product Designer to join their team! This position is located in Fort Worth, TX, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work Monday and Friday. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UX design processes from ideation and research through design, testing, iteration, and implementation
• Partner closely with Engineering and Product Owners to identify effective and efficient solutions while influencing product decisions through UX best practices and research
• Develop user flows, conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma
• Create research strategies and conduct user interviews, heuristic reviews, usability testing, and hypothesis-driven design iterations
• Design responsive and adaptive experiences for desktop and mobile while adhering to established design systems and standards
• Present design recommendations and research findings to stakeholders using compelling storytelling and clear design rationale
• Mentor and guide other Designers while collaborating across Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 3+ years of professional UX/Product Design experience with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end design processes
• Strong hands-on experience with Figma and modern design and prototyping practices
• Proven experience partnering closely with Engineers from inception through implementation within an Agile environment
• Strong experience with user research and usability testing, including translating findings into actionable design improvements
• Experience designing complex user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and responsive experiences across desktop and mobile
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Product, Engineering, stakeholders, disciplines, and geographically distributed teams
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex requirements and data into sustainable user-centered solutions

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0+ AA, localization, and inclusive design
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or other frontend technologies
• Experience building, maintaining, or designing within established design systems
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate and defend design decisions
• Experience leveraging emerging AI-assisted design tools to improve efficiency and inform design decisions
• Experience with project and product management tools such as Jira, Rally, or Aha!

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• User-Centered Design Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Communication & Storytelling
• Mentorship & Design Leadership

Work Environment

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday through Thursday; remote Monday and Friday
Candidate must be able to participate in onsite interviews

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $37.00 and $53.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

We comply with local wage minimums

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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