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 Core Responsibilities 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 Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) 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 Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) 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! Key Competencies & Behaviors User-Centered Design Thinking Cross-Functional Collaboration Analytical Problem Solving Stakeholder Communication & Storytelling Mentorship & Design Leadership Work Environment Location: Fort Worth, TX Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday through Thursday; remote Monday and Friday Candidate must be able to participate in onsite interviews Compensation & Benefits 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 About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at KellyMitchell Privacy Policy [142797] #J-18808-Ljbffr