Senior User Experience Designer - Freelance

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labors of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients. Designers play essential roles in the execution of beautiful ideas, products and services. They bring exceptional creative thought and craft output, developing and delivering from brief to end user. NOTE : This is a temporary, full-time freelance role for 3-6 months with potential to extend. Candidates may work remote (US only) as long as they are available during normal business hours, Eastern Time Zone, out of consideration for our team and client. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. Freelancers will be engaged on a temporary basis via W-2; 1099/contractor/vendor status is not an option. AKQA Senior User Experience Designers are inspired by technology and have a passion for using the latest technology to create beautiful innovative designs. They undertake all responsibilities with a heightened level of skill and autonomy. AKQA offers teams the opportunity to produce innovative work that moves companies, and their communities forward. All disciplines collaborate to find the best solution while delivering each aspect to the highest standard. From products and services to imaginative storytelling, our shared vision is to create experiences that drive progress and results. We are fortunate to partner with forward-thinking clients, including Verizon, IBM, Mayo Clinic, HSS, Volvo, and Campari. ROLE REQUIREMENTS A solid understanding and demonstration of user-centered design principles The ability to lead the design of large and complex systems of interactions Possess extensive experience in the creation, maintenance, and application of white-label design systems Able to utilize state-of-the-art techniques and contribute to thought leadership activities Work with team members to develop streamlined UX processes Proactively pursues opportunities to improve the strategy to better address client and user objectives Continually innovates and improves on the agency processes and deliverables to set new standards Demonstrate advanced proficiency in leveraging AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency in all stages of the UX lifecycle Develop and deliver high-fidelity prototypes and interactive experiences, primarily utilizing Figma Demonstrates the ability to lead a team of user experience designers working on multiple projects and assumes responsibility for all documentation produced by the User Experience team Capable of defining consumers, processes, and ideas from an objective point of view based on research and insight, and can effectively communicate this point of view with senior management on both the agency and client sides QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS You have a compelling portfolio of distinctive work showing both product and service design as well as storytelling Able to develop simple and elegant design solutions to complex design problems You have exceptional written and oral communication skills You have expertise in cross-functional collaboration Expert-level Figma skills and strong proficiency with leading industry-standard UX design and prototyping tools Assists and guides other User Experience Designers in their professional development, fostering innovation in the User Experience team Foster progressive and limitless thinking OTHER DETAILS Remote (United States only) position Available during normal business hours, US Eastern Time Zone Full-time work schedule (40hrs/wk) - Anticipated weekly pay range between $3,500 - $3,700 We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.