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LINK · 1 month ago

Senior Design Strategist (DC Metro Area)

United States – Washington, DC Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $152K/yr

7+ years exp

LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy and innovation within the federal government and adjacent industries. The Senior Design Strategist will lead innovative design strategies and collaborate with clients to develop compelling narratives and visual storytelling that align with their objectives.

ConsultingData VisualizationPersonal DevelopmentTraining

Responsibilities

Advancing Human-Centered Design (HCD) by leading client meetings and visioning sessions

Designing and facilitating HCD workshops and research activities, including primary research mechanisms

Conducting primary and secondary research with a high level of journalistic standards

Synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data

Uncovering and framing key problemsDeveloping actionable insights and identifying content, hierarchies, and visual concepts for storytelling products

Leading and supporting the visual prototyping process

Translating ideas into compelling solutions and visual stories

Collaborating with the design team to create infographics, charts, diagrams, presentations, and other visual products for both print and digital formats

Capturing client requirements, missions, visions, goals, and KPIs/OKRs

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Working iteratively by proactively seeking feedback from internal teams and clients to enhance solutions

Managing project deadlines and balancing workloads effectively

Qualification

Design strategyHuman-centered designDesign thinking methodologiesVisual storytellingCross-functional collaborationData-driven insightsFacilitating workshopsCommunication skills

Required

7-10 years of experience in design strategy or related roles

Bachelor's degree in Design, Communication, Sociology/Psychology, or related fields

Expertise in human-centered design and design thinking methodologies, with a proven ability to transform data into impactful visual stories

Extensive experience in various design areas (e.g., service design, experience design, brand development, information design, graphic design) and able to propose the best solutions for each project

Proficient in designing and facilitating design thinking and interactive research sessions with executive leaders and their teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams