User Experience Designer V - 3026242

Job#: 3026242

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Sr. UX Designer, Contractor

DURATION: 5 MONTHS

LOCATION: ONSITE IN SEATTLE WA

PAY RATE: $80 - $90 HOURLY

Job Description:

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### About the Role

We are looking for a talented and driven **Sr. UX Designer** to join our team on a 5-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for executing key design deliverables as we bring our vision for the evolved reading experience to life — across both apps and eReader devices.

Building on a prototype developed and validated through customer research, you will interpret research findings, iterate on design solutions, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to implement those solutions. You will collaborate daily with product, engineering, research, and UX partners in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

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### What You'll Do

- Interpret customer research and translate insights into refined, user-centered design solutions

- Iterate on existing prototypes and design concepts to drive toward implementation-ready deliverables

- Produce high-quality UX artifacts including wireframes, interaction specs, and prototypes in Figma

- Partner with product, engineering, research, and UX teams to ensure designs are feasible, consistent, and aligned to the product vision

- Apply systems thinking to ensure design solutions scale across the Kindle app and eReader ecosystem

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### What You'll Bring

**Required:**

- 8+ years of UX design experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment

- Strong proficiency in Figma

- Demonstrated experience in mobile app design and interaction design

- A systems thinking mindset with a human-centered design approach

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions to cross-functional partners

- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload with minimal direction

- Comfort navigating ambiguity and adapting in a dynamic environment

**Nice to Have:**

- Experience with consumer, reading, or media apps

- Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate design workflows

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.