Junior UX Researcher

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

• 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

• 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

• 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!

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

Location:

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

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

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