Hays - UX Designer

UX Designer is needed in Virginia, United States.

Client: Hays

Location: Virginia

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

The client is seeking a UX Designer in Vienna, VA/Hybrid. The UX Designer will shape product experiences by creating useful, meaningful content to help users complete their tasks. The role involves setting the vision for content and driving cohesive product narratives across multiple platforms and touch points. The designer will manage user experience writing workflows, maintain deadlines, and ensure timely deliverables to the design team. Additionally, they will work independently on moderately complex projects, participate in the evolution of user experience messaging strategy, and recommend solutions that support user experience while meeting brand guidelines.

Responsibilities include designing, writing, editing, testing, and improving content across various platforms, developing content strategies, utilizing storytelling skills, managing content guidelines, conducting content audits, collaborating with partners across disciplines, and advocating for content best practices. The designer will research messaging problems and originate innovative approaches to user experience messaging.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of UX Content Design, UX writing, or Content Strategy experience.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor others.
• Advanced verbal and visual communication skills.
• Strong detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply analytical, creative, visual, and critical thinking.
• Advanced writing and editing skills.
• Experience with user-centered design processes and best practices.
• Knowledge of modern development standards (e.g., HTML, CSS, AJAX).
• Knowledge of web, mobile, and application design best practices.
• Desired: Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Desired: Knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Desired: Human Factors Institute Certified Analyst.
• 5+ years of UX design experience.

Benefits

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as 401K and life insurance (with a $20,000 benefit).

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability, who requires an accommodation, should call or text 813.336.5570. Drug testing may be required, and further details can be obtained from the recruiter.

Hays is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and adheres to all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics. They offer support in resume writing, interview preparation, and career planning.