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Kforce has a client in search of a Senior Visual Designer in Saint Louis, MO.
Summary:
We are looking for senior level Visual Designers that have experience both using design thinking to discover and deliver solutions and is a thought leader in the application of human-centered design principles to organizational challenges. You will be joining our diverse team of problem solvers that employ design and systems thinking to conceptualize and develop high-impact, creative outcomes for market impact.
Responsibilities:
Unlock key user insights and translate them into user objectives using prototyping and testing
Evangelize "Design excellence" within the organization, sharing a deep appreciation for client and branch impact
Effectively communicate in verbal and written venues to present strategic opportunities, aligned to firm strategy/goals/objectives, define business cases, and develop strategic roadmaps that clearly articulate the journey toward an ideal end-user experience and business outcomes
Partner with subject matter experts, business owners, and those skilled in multiple business process disciplines (e.g., Agile, Design Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, project management, product management, research) to define user and business capabilities needed to deliver new/improved experiences
Partner with Strategic Consultants to guide teams through problem definition (e.g., leveraging business canvases) and the capabilities or disciplines needed to solve problems
Partner with Insights Network and Firm Strategy to understand relevant trends and business opportunities inside and outside the industry, and implications to firm efforts
Develop user experiences and/or processes that have firm-wide benefits and impact
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
IBM Enterprise Design Thinking certification within 2 months of hire
3 - 5 years of applicable work experience
2+ years of Design Thinking experience preferred
2+ years of Adobe/Sketch/InVision
Financial Services or FinTech exposure preferred
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to influence and build relationships with leadership at all levels of the organization
Must be able to learn and communicate the principles of design, iterative improvement, design thinking, qualitative analysis, and change management to a wide variety of audiences to gain the buy-in and understanding needed to effectively deploy the tools and successfully deliver consistent quality for consultations and/or projects
Must be able to engage and inspire a wide variety of team members for quick and effective engagement
Must be able to manage/lead large-scale efforts
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
