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, Software Development.

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

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Role Overview

The Associate UX Designer will help design intuitive, engaging, and seamless digital experiences that meet user needs and business goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams — including solution managers, engineers, and other designers — to produce design assets, prototypes, and research insights that drive product decisions. This is a full-time, on-site role in Overland Park, KS with our confidential client.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist solutions and engineering teammates by producing UI assets and interactive prototypes (icons, graphics, layouts).
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, specifications, and style guides to ensure design consistency.
• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, usability tests) and synthesize findings into actionable insights for design improvements.
• Collaborate with UX designers and developers to ensure visual coherence, accessibility, and usability across products.
• Participate in design reviews and workshops; iterate on feedback to improve outcomes.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools and platforms to accelerate workflows, support ideation, and improve decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support product and team goals.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, human factors, or a related field — or equivalent work experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant UX or product-design experience.
• Portfolio or examples demonstrating thoughtful, user-centered design work (projects, prototypes, research summaries).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work on-site in Overland Park, KS and coordinate with distributed teams.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience running or supporting usability testing and design validation.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity/design tools (examples: Claude or similar platforms).
• Basic knowledge of version control workflows (e.g., GitHub) and design handoff processes.
• A passion for user-centered design, accessibility, and continuous learning.

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Job Expectations & Compliance

• May require occasional additional or irregular hours to meet project deadlines.
• Must adhere to applicable security policies and procedures to protect company and client information.
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods.
• Applicants for U.S.-based positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at hire.

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Benefits (Representative)

Full-time employees with our confidential client may be eligible for benefits such as:

• Medical (with Rx), dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan (e.g., 401(k))
• Educational assistance or tuition reimbursement

Benefits, eligibility, and plan details will be provided by the hiring organization during the hiring process.

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Location

This position is based in Overland Park, KS. Candidates must be able to work on-site as required.

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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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