Senior UX Designer

Genesis10 is seeking an Information Technology - UX Designer Senior for a 6 month contract to hire position with a mortgage loan corporation located in McLean, VA. This position is fully onsite. Summary : Are you looking for a mission driven, professionally nourishing, team oriented and flexible environment? Are you a strategic relationship builder and thinker, who is excited to tackle enterprise level website design and the creation, maintenance and governance of our digital design system. If you are ready to dedicate your talents towards something of real consequence, then we are looking for you! The successful candidate will demonstrate solid UX / UI experience, as well as experience managing and evolving design systems. This candidate should display great leadership and presence and have company- and team-first mindsets. They must also be self-driven and strategic with excellent communication skills. As a lead in our digital team, they will play an essential role in leading our web design efforts across our multiple digital properties. This individual is a highly motivated self-starter with amazing soft skills, who can collaborate with project managers, owners, business strategists, UX researchers and developers. Must be on top of the latest web design sensibilities, tools, and best practices. Our Impact : Our Client's Corporate Communications & Marketing team helps employees understand and value their mission and business. Our team of marketing, digital, creative and research professionals work in partnership with the PR / Media, business, and technology teams to distill complex concepts into informational and educational content about how technology and innovation shape and evolve the housing market. This content is shared internally across our company via our intranet or externally across our enterprise digital properties and social platforms. Your Impact : Design Systems Creation and Management : Leverage atomic design principles to actively design, expand and continuously advance the future of our corporate websites design system. User-centered design approach : Put yourself in the user's shoes and craft experiences that are intuitive, simple, and modern. Help them find what they're looking in the most streamlined way. Team Lead : Be a leader in a flat, cross-functional team. Help drive projects forward by not only doing your part but suggesting strategies to get a project done in the most efficient way. Be proactive and take initiative to do, delegate or facilitate what needs to be done. Client & Partner Relations : Help engage and lead a team of cross-functional professionals that hold themselves to a high standard, operate in a team-first environment, take on new challenges and growth opportunities, deliver a high-quality product, exceed the needs of our stakeholders, and succeed in an ever-evolving environment. Brand Consistency : Be the gatekeeper to our brand, uphold modern, digital, brand consistency and create opportunities for the brand to be engaging and meaningful. Requirements : Must submit a portfolio for review. 5 years of agency experience working on digital products and websites. College degree or equivalent work experience. Knowledge of Atomic design principles. Experience designing and managing enterprise-level design systems. Experience working with UX research team to gather user data and formulate insights to improve IA, user experience and visual design. Client consulting experience. B-to-B experience. Team lead experience. Design documentation experience. Prolific with Figma Adobe design tools. Helpful but not required front dev knowledge. Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. Keys to Success : Self-starter. Strategic ability to see big pictures and connect the dots. Proven ability to build relationships, lead teams, deliver best in class digital experiences. Strong interpersonal and persuasive communications skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience presenting wireframes and designs to stakeholders. Team first mentality. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10 : Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states / municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.