UX Designer - Junior Level

Kforce has a client in San Antonio, TX that is seeking a Junior Level UX Designer. Overview: We are seeking a Junior UX Designer to join a dynamic, fast-paced design team focused on creating innovative, user-centered digital experiences. This role is ideal for early-career designers-either recent design school graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of professional experience-who are eager to grow, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully from day one. In this role, you will apply human-centered design principles, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and help design intuitive digital experiences for native mobile applications. Some UI experience is a plus. Key Responsibilities:

• Apply human-centered design concepts and methodologies, including the Double Diamond framework, throughout the design process
• Design intuitive, engaging user experiences for native mobile applications
• Collaborate with digital product managers, developers, data analysts, and legal partners to balance user needs with business and compliance requirements
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize user feedback through qualitative research methods such as interviews and usability testing
• Leverage quantitative data to validate design hypotheses and inform design decisions
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using a combination of digital tools and traditional sketching techniques
• Utilize and experiment with AI tools to explore new and innovative user experience concepts
• Participate in design critiques, team meetings, and feedback sessions
• Support senior designers with user research, analysis, and design documentation

This design team supports new and existing member experiences, including:

• Account creation and onboarding
• Personalization initiatives
• Loyalty, recognition, and ongoing member engagement
• Demonstrated understanding and application of human-centered design methodologies, including the Double Diamond
• Experience designing for native mobile applications
• Familiarity with qualitative user research methods and using quantitative data for validation
• Proficiency with design tools and strong visual and interaction design fundamentals
• Clear communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
• Strong enthusiasm for learning, experimentation, and contributing to a high-performing team
• Strong interest in AI-powered user experiences
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for integrating AI into the design process
• Open mindset toward future-forward, experimental thinking

Hands-on or academic experience with:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Mural

Daily Use of Tools Includes:

• Designing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes in Figma
• Creating visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite
• Facilitating ideation and collaboration sessions using Mural
• Incorporating AI tools into concept exploration and experience design
• Using sketching (pencil and paper) to explore and iterate on ideas

Portfolio Requirement

• Portfolio recommended showcasing user-centered design work
• Academic or school projects are acceptable and encouraged

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Junior-level designer, fresh out of design school or with 1-2 years of experience
• Eager to -hit the ground running- and learn from a collaborative design team
• Passionate about building innovative, meaningful digital experiences
• Comfortable working onsite and participating actively in team collaboration

Preferred:

• Graphic design or animation experience (especially for social media)
• Basic UI design experience
• Experience contributing to collaborative design critiques