Dechen Consulting
User Experience Design Senior Designer
Dechen Consulting, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120
About Dechen Consulting Group (DCG)
Dechen Consulting Group (DCG) is a rapidly expanding, innovative IT Professional Services and Management Consulting company with a track record of more than twenty-five years in delivering skilled professionals to our clients across diverse sectors.
Opportunity Overview
We are currently seeking a professional for a W2 contract opportunity in Dearborn, MI. This role has the potential to extend over multiple years, with the chance to transition to a direct hire position with our client. We provide healthcare, vacation, relocation assistance, and visa sponsorship/transfer. This is a W2 position, not C2C. THIRD PARTIES NEED NOT APPLY. This role offers excellent prospects for career progression!
Position Description
Location & Work Model:
This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be located within driving distance to Dearborn, MI, and may be expected to work on-site up to 4 days per week.
About the Role:
Within Global Data Insight and Analytics (GDIA), Senior and Advanced Product Designers are responsible for driving design excellence and shaping user-centered digital solutions that support Client's most visible initiatives. You will operate as a strategic leader and hands-on designer, ensuring design quality, cohesion, and impact across complex products and platforms. This role is ideal for highly experienced designers who are passionate about mentoring others, influencing product strategy, and advancing the design discipline across the organization.
What You'll Do Drive product vision and design strategy, influencing high-impact features and experiences. Lead design thinking sessions, workshops, and cross-functional alignment discussions. Ensure design cohesion and quality across platforms and product lines. Conduct advanced research and usability assessments; make strategic, data-informed design decisions. Mentor and coach designers across the organization; review and elevate peers' work. Represent the design function in strategic conversations with leadership and stakeholders. Shape team roadmaps and goals; make high-impact decisions on product direction. Contribute to the broader design community (e.g., publishing, speaking, open-source). Skills Required
Application Design Strategic Communication Adobe Illustrator Customer Experience User Experience Design (UX) Process Validation Visual Design USER RESEARCH Product Design Skills Preferred
UI/UX DESIGN Experience Required
Senior Designer Exp.: 5-8 years Bachelor's or Master's degree (HCI, Human Factors, Design, Psychology, Communications, or related). 5 years of proven UX/product design experience, including leadership responsibilities. Extensive experience conducting and applying user research to inform strategy and execution. Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and strong understanding of UI development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Portfolio demonstrating leadership on high-impact, end-to-end design initiatives across multiple platforms. Experience Preferred
Experience leading design within Lean/Agile product teams. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive consensus, and communicate design rationale at senior levels. Specialized expertise (e.g., in-vehicle, mobile, business design, motion, API-driven systems). Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and build design talent. Track record of introducing innovative design methods and advancing organizational design maturity. Education Required
Bachelor's Degree Education Preferred
Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree
Additional Information
Original Duration: 343 Days
4 days in the office. Please add candidates' portfolios.
We are a people-focused company with a deep emphasis on family values and look forward to working with you.
Dechen Consulting Group (DCG) is a rapidly expanding, innovative IT Professional Services and Management Consulting company with a track record of more than twenty-five years in delivering skilled professionals to our clients across diverse sectors.
Opportunity Overview
We are currently seeking a professional for a W2 contract opportunity in Dearborn, MI. This role has the potential to extend over multiple years, with the chance to transition to a direct hire position with our client. We provide healthcare, vacation, relocation assistance, and visa sponsorship/transfer. This is a W2 position, not C2C. THIRD PARTIES NEED NOT APPLY. This role offers excellent prospects for career progression!
Position Description
Location & Work Model:
This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be located within driving distance to Dearborn, MI, and may be expected to work on-site up to 4 days per week.
About the Role:
Within Global Data Insight and Analytics (GDIA), Senior and Advanced Product Designers are responsible for driving design excellence and shaping user-centered digital solutions that support Client's most visible initiatives. You will operate as a strategic leader and hands-on designer, ensuring design quality, cohesion, and impact across complex products and platforms. This role is ideal for highly experienced designers who are passionate about mentoring others, influencing product strategy, and advancing the design discipline across the organization.
What You'll Do Drive product vision and design strategy, influencing high-impact features and experiences. Lead design thinking sessions, workshops, and cross-functional alignment discussions. Ensure design cohesion and quality across platforms and product lines. Conduct advanced research and usability assessments; make strategic, data-informed design decisions. Mentor and coach designers across the organization; review and elevate peers' work. Represent the design function in strategic conversations with leadership and stakeholders. Shape team roadmaps and goals; make high-impact decisions on product direction. Contribute to the broader design community (e.g., publishing, speaking, open-source). Skills Required
Application Design Strategic Communication Adobe Illustrator Customer Experience User Experience Design (UX) Process Validation Visual Design USER RESEARCH Product Design Skills Preferred
UI/UX DESIGN Experience Required
Senior Designer Exp.: 5-8 years Bachelor's or Master's degree (HCI, Human Factors, Design, Psychology, Communications, or related). 5 years of proven UX/product design experience, including leadership responsibilities. Extensive experience conducting and applying user research to inform strategy and execution. Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and strong understanding of UI development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Portfolio demonstrating leadership on high-impact, end-to-end design initiatives across multiple platforms. Experience Preferred
Experience leading design within Lean/Agile product teams. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive consensus, and communicate design rationale at senior levels. Specialized expertise (e.g., in-vehicle, mobile, business design, motion, API-driven systems). Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and build design talent. Track record of introducing innovative design methods and advancing organizational design maturity. Education Required
Bachelor's Degree Education Preferred
Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree
Additional Information
Original Duration: 343 Days
4 days in the office. Please add candidates' portfolios.
We are a people-focused company with a deep emphasis on family values and look forward to working with you.