About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Information Technology (IT).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Associate Employee Experience Specialist to join their IT delivery team in Baton Rouge, LA. In this role you will work on human-centered design and employee experience projects that support enterprise products and internal platforms. You will contribute to design artifacts, research activities, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration — gaining mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to AI-enabled design tools.

• Support visual design and systems thinking: create UI components, visual assets, and contribute to design systems using accessibility and brand guidelines.
• Assist with user research and synthesis: take part in interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Build prototypes and iterate: produce wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate across teams: participate in Agile delivery with designers, developers, strategists, and client stakeholders; join design reviews and workshops.
• Explore AI-enabled design: learn how AI and automation tools inform content generation, personalization, and data-driven design at scale.

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Key Responsibilities

• Produce polished visual assets and UI components that follow accessibility best practices and design system standards.
• Help plan and execute user research activities; document findings and contribute to recommendations.
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes to validate design ideas and communicate solutions to stakeholders.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly, accept feedback, and iterate to improve outcomes.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs are feasible, maintainable, and aligned to business goals.

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Required Qualifications

• Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communication, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Demonstrated application of design principles (typography, color, layout, visual hierarchy) via coursework, personal projects, internships, or freelance work.
• Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Foundational understanding of UX design principles and human-centered design methodologies.
• Strong visual communication and storytelling skills; ability to present ideas clearly to peers and stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, analytical thinking, and eagerness to learn and grow.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to enterprise design systems, inclusive design, or accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Familiarity with front-end concepts (HTML/CSS basics) to better collaborate with development teams.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence and emerging design technologies and how they affect experience design.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated base salary: $69,092 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Baton Rouge, LA (on-site / local delivery center)

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Why Join

• Structured learning and mentorship from experienced practitioners.
• Hands-on client or internal project experience that builds both craft and consulting skills.
• Career coaching and access to certification and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with AI-enabled design workflows and modern design tooling.

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Notes & Candidate Guidance

• This is an entry-level role designed for recent graduates or candidates with academic and practical portfolio work rather than extensive industry experience.
• Apply when your skills and experience align with the required qualifications; relevant coursework, internships, student projects, and freelance work are suitable experience.
• You will be employed by our client (Confidential Client) if selected. Careertakes may surface additional matched opportunities to applicants.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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