Experienced Full Stack Experience Design Lead – Digital Transformation Strategist
Are you a seasoned Experience Design Lead with a passion for crafting exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and creativity meet? If so, we invite you to join arenaflex, a global leader in customer engagement and business performance improvement. As a key member of our Experience Design team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of customer experiences for our clients.
About arenaflex
arenaflex is a technology-enabled global business services company that specializes in customer engagement and improving business performance. With over 30 years of experience in customer management, we have helped Fortune 500 companies enhance the value of their customer relationships and deliver consistent customer experiences across all channels and geographies. Our actionable insights stem from handling billions of customer contacts annually for our clients, making us a trusted partner for ambitious, progressive companies from around the world.
About the Role
As an Experience Design Lead, you will contribute to the research and design objectives by:
- Conducting customer and employee research, including research plans, recruitment, interviews, workshops, and more
- Demonstrating expertise with a wide variety of research methods, such as interviewing, workshops, surveys, and qualitative research
- Producing discussion guides, personas, customer journey maps, and service blueprints
- Analyzing and synthesizing complex data to form aggregate insights, enabling idea finding, problem definition, and opportunity finding for products and services
- Identifying user insights, needs, and suggesting opportunities that span experiences, businesses, and technologies
- Envisioning and designing a future state "north star" experience based on workshops and iterative customer research
- Writing executive-level reports that clearly articulate research insights and recommendations
- Maintaining constant and open communication with key team members
- Building trusted client relationships through proactive account management and exceptional project delivery
- Developing an analytic approach, documenting tasks, and managing timelines for new and existing clients in support of consulting projects
Essential Qualifications
* 8+ years of experience in user experience research, design research, product research, or the equivalent, with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- 5+ years of designing, planning, and facilitating live and virtual Design Thinking workshops
- 5+ years of conducting 1:1 research interviews
- 5+ years of working on experiences that include extensive digital solutions (omni-channel, self-service, AI bots, etc.)
- 8+ years of CX or UX research experience
- A minimum of a BA/BS degree in Psychology, Human Factors, Sociology, Anthropology, HCI, Interaction Design, Communication Design, Market Research, or equivalent experience
- Experience with technical language, including being able to technical language specific to the client in the context of their business and coding the research data accordingly
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- High comfort with ambiguity
- Experience using Figma
Preferred Qualifications
* Master or PhD degree in Psychology, Human Factors, HCI, Interaction Design, Communication Design, Architecture, or equivalent experience
- Design Thinking Certification from an accredited institution
- Experience with a broad range of research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative techniques) and understanding the right balance between the two
- Strong grasp and qualitative data analysis
- Experience using Mural
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in customer engagement and business performance improvement
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
Work Environment and Company Culture
At arenaflex, we pride ourselves on creating a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. We believe in the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to ensure that our employees can maintain a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. Our company culture is built on the principles of diversity, inclusion, and respect, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
arenaflex is committed to the growth and development of our employees. We offer a range of training and development programs to help our employees build new skills and advance their careers. Our employees have access to a comprehensive learning platform that provides training and resources on a wide range of topics, including design thinking, user experience research, and business performance improvement. We also offer mentorship programs and opportunities for professional networking to help our employees build relationships with industry leaders and experts.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
arenaflex offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus structure based on performance
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
How to Apply
If you are a seasoned Experience Design Lead with a passion for crafting exceptional customer experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, through our website. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing this opportunity further. Apply To This Job
Equal Opportunity Employer
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