UX Designer (III)

Skill; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

subsidized health, vision, and dental

paid sick leave

retirement plans with a match

free online training through AquentGym

Job summary

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. We are seeking a senior UX designer to join a globally recognized technology leader, shaping user experiences for millions of users.

You will own outcomes for complex projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and influence product direction across multiple teams. The role emphasizes data-driven design, design systems, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Proven data analysis, synthesis, and planning abilities.
• Strong knowledge of product design principles and methodologies.
• Expertise in interactive technology.
• Solid understanding of UX research methodology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the product development lifecycle.
• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility.
• Deep understanding of user behavior.
• Proven ability in delivering compelling presentations.
• Mastery of storytelling to convey design narratives and insights.
• A strong foundation in systems thinking.
• High level of craftsmanship in design execution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to articulate design intentions and guide implementation of design specifications, mock-ups, and product models.
• Leverage data and metrics to evaluate product impact and understand the broader product ecosystem with cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvements in design by incorporating UX testing and stakeholder feedback.
• Build consensus across diverse teams and communicate design approaches clearly.
• Contribute to project priorities and coordinate resource allocation within your project.
• Craft innovative design solutions informed by user insights, business objectives, and industry trends.
• Lead the implementation of a holistic design process or design system across teams or products.
• Provide guidance to other designers and conduct independent research to inform design directions.
• Apply UX design frameworks, create prototypes, and tailor deliverables to product requirements.
• Propose strategic ideas to enhance user experience through collaboration.

Skills

Data analysis

Product design principles

Interactive technology

UX research methodology

Product development lifecycle

Aesthetic sensibility

User behavior

Presentations

Storytelling

Systems thinking

Craftsmanship in design

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $96.17-104.14 Hourly

Start Date: Sep 21, 2026

Aquent, a leading talent solutions partner, is thrilled to connect top-tier design talent with an exceptional opportunity at a globally recognized technology leader. Our client, a world-renowned technology company, is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to building products and services that empower billions of users globally. They are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, fostering a culture of creativity, and delivering user experiences that are intuitive, impactful, and inspiring. This is your chance to make a profound impact, drive innovation, and define the strategic direction for critical projects within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, contributing to a legacy of excellence and working on initiatives that touch lives around the world.

Step into a pivotal role where your vision and expertise will directly shape the future of user experiences for millions globally. You won't just design; you'll own the outcomes for significant projects, complex programs, and emerging areas, navigating uncharted territories to define scalable and sustainable solutions. This is your chance to champion long-term user experience and product strategy, guiding multiple design efforts, challenging conventional thinking, and ensuring every solution is innovative, deeply user-centered, and ethically sound. Influence product direction, mentor peers, and leave an indelible mark on products that touch lives around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with engineers to articulate design intentions, negotiate solutions, and guide the implementation of design specifications, mock-ups, and product models.
• Leverage and propose key data and metrics to evaluate product impact, understand the broader product ecosystem, analyze user trends, and assess industry landscapes through cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvements in design by incorporating insights from UX testing and stakeholder feedback, actively engaging stakeholders to achieve product goals.
• Build consensus across diverse teams and secure support for design strategies from various stakeholders, effectively communicating design approaches and proactively addressing potential challenges.
• Contribute to the development of project priorities aligned with overarching goals and coordinate resource allocation within your project, actively seeking opportunities to expand your responsibilities.
• Craft innovative design solutions informed by user insights, business objectives, and industry trends, directly supporting the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Generate groundbreaking design solutions for complex user, product, and business challenges, anticipating evolving design constraints and clearly articulating the rationale behind design choices.
• Lead the implementation of a holistic design process, design system, or design language across multiple teams or products, performing design and testing processes and building support for a unified design vision.
• Provide guidance to other designers in developing design concepts for product ideation or user research/testing, or conduct independent research to inform and shape appropriate design directions.
• Apply, adapt, and define comprehensive UX design frameworks, including principles, patterns, and systems. Utilize writing and design tools to visualize ideas, develop mock-ups, or create prototypes that advance the product vision, tailoring deliverables to specific product or platform requirements while adhering to templates, style guides, and accessibility guidelines.
• Propose strategic ideas to enhance user experience by proactively analyzing and anticipating user needs through collaborative efforts, effectively resolving constraints in strategy, product, or technology.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, synthesis, and planning.
• Strong knowledge of product design principles and methodologies.
• Expertise in interactive technology.
• Solid understanding and application of UX research methodology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the product development lifecycle.
• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility.
• Deep understanding of user behavior.
• Proven ability in delivering compelling presentations.
• Mastery of storytelling to convey design narratives and insights.
• A strong foundation in systems thinking.
• High level of craftsmanship in design execution.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like:

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• paid sick leave
• retirement plans with a match
• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.