Experience Design Consultant

  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Company: Slalom
  • Location: Detroit, Michigan

Who we are

Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. We believe in what’s possible and shape what’s next.

At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. We build deep relationships with our clients in cities across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, while sharing insights across markets to bring the full breadth of Slalom’s expertise to every engagement. We also nurture strong partnerships with over 200 leading technology providers, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Tableau.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 8,000 employees. We were named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2020 and are regularly recognized by our employees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com.

Bring amazing daily. That’s what we ask.

We’re looking for makers, collaborators, individuals who breathe design, individuals who always want to make digital experiences just a little bit richer. Tell us what you’re great at, tell us what you love doing, and why you’re ready to join Slalom Detroit’s Experience Design team. We want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design the overall user experience for a wide variety of digital experiences and applications, from desktop to mobile and whatever’s next—addressing things like interactions, information architecture and visual design
  • Plan, conduct, and lead client white-boarding sessions, design sprints, design workshops, and project meetings
  • Prototype (ranging from low- to high-fidelity with interactions and visual design) solutions and iterate on them based on user insight and client feedback
  • Help clients better understand their users – through structuring and conducting user research and evaluating usability of finished designs
  • Advise clients of current UX/XD methodologies, while maintaining flexibility and adapting to their methods utilizing outstanding communication, design thought leadership, presentation and storytelling skills
  • Work with development teams to refine scope and ensure proper implementation
  • Collaborate with your XD teammates from design reviews to pitches for new work
  • Bring your own unique perspective to solving challenging problems

Your Qualifications

  • 3+ years of UX experience – taking ownership, driving understanding, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations
  • Proficiency with UX design-related software and tools (e.g. Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, InVision, etc.)
  • Breadth of experience along the spectrum of UX design and ability to wear multiple hats
  • Experience creating personas and customer journey maps and other research deliverables
  • Develop, produce, and iterate wireframes, information architecture diagrams, clickable prototypes, UI guidelines and design assets
  • Strong interest in designing for emerging technologies, mobile UX, and an aptitude for learning new technologies
  • Passion for learning and drive to grow!

Slalom Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By Law. Slalom Welcomes And Encourages Applications From People With Disabilities. Accommodations Are Available On Request For Candidates During All Aspects Of The Selection Process. Please Advise The Recruiter To Ensure Your Accessibility Needs Are Accommodated. Information Received Relating To Accommodation Will Be Addressed Confidentially.