Optomi · 4 days ago
Design Thinking Strategist
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$64/hr - $70/hrOptomi is partnering with a leading enterprise organization to find a Design Thinking Strategist who will support an internal innovation and consulting team. The role involves leading design thinking workshops, guiding stakeholders through the human-centered design process, and translating insights into actionable plans.
Information TechnologyRecruiting
Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate design thinking workshops to help teams define problems, explore opportunities, and align on next steps
Guide stakeholders through the human-centered design process, from discovery and research to insight synthesis and solution framing
Partner with business leaders, product teams, and data/AI stakeholders to ensure ideas connect to real user needs and business value
Help internal clients slow down early ideas (e.g., “let’s add AI”) and uncover what they’re •actually• trying to solve
Translate research, insights, and discussions into clear narratives, recommendations, and action plans
Operate as an internal consultant — managing ambiguity, expectations, and multiple initiatives at once
Qualification
Required
Experience in design thinking, human-centered design, service design, or innovation strategy
Background in consulting, agency, or internal enterprise innovation teams
Strong facilitation and communication skills, including leading workshops and virtual sessions
Business-oriented mindset with the ability to connect ideas to strategy, value, and outcomes
Experience supporting or contributing to AI-enabled products or process improvements
Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments with senior stakeholders
Company
Optomi
OPTOMI is an IT staffing firm that serves its consultants, clients, and employees through its consultant-focused approach.
Founded in 2012
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Black
COO & Co-Founder
Amber Castleberry
Vice President of Talent
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