LINK · 16 hours ago
Design Strategist
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expLINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business that leverages human-centered design to support strategy and innovation within the federal government. The Design Strategist will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to translate complex information into actionable insights through visual storytelling and design thinking methodologies.
ConsultingData VisualizationPersonal DevelopmentTraining
Responsibilities
Work closely with engineers and subject matter experts to understand technical contexts and integrate them into human centered solutions
Translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure shared understanding
Support product, service, or program level-strategy with research-backed insights
Identify content priorities and information hierarchies; support wireframing and content mapping
Partner with strategists and information designers to develop high-quality information graphics, journey maps, and visual frameworks
Create visualizations that help clients evaluate options and inform decisions
Present complex research in clear, accessible visual formats
Co-design, lead, and facilitate workshops, design sprints, and co-creation sessions to identify stakeholder needs and drive alignment
Build human-centered agendas, activities and materials that help government teams think creatively and collaboratively
Analyze data points and input from sessions to identify key insights, opportunities, and information or consensus gaps critical for next steps
Plan and execute rapid user research, including interviews, contextual inquiry and stakeholder analysis
Synthesize research into clear insights, opportunity areas, and strategic recommendations
Translate technical and complex concepts into user-friendly narratives
Perform and synthesize primary and secondary research using qualitative and quantitative methods
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Design, Communication, Sociology/Psychology, or related fields
5-10 years of experience in design strategy or related roles
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
Comfort operating in fast-paced environments and adapting to evolving client needs
Benefits
$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
11 Federal Holidays per year
15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year)
Annual bonus plan participation
Annual profit sharing participation
$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard
Company
LINK
LINK offers consulting services in data visualization and strategic communication to drive organizational change.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rachel Link
CEO & Founder
Lawson Parker Sivertson
Chief Design Officer
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