Senior Experience Designer Job at AKQA (Auckland)

Senior Design Experience Lead

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Design Experience Lead (SDEL) to serve as the Gov...

Location

United States , Washington, DC

Salary:

Not provided

Barbaricum

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance
Minimum 5 years’ experience shaping and delivering strategic design, customer experience, and/or brand innovation initiatives for government or large-scale enterprise systems
Minimum 5 years’ experience with human-centered design, analysis of user feedback and behavioral data, and/or creative / brand strategy
Minimum 3 years’ experience providing design vision and innovation strategies to senior leadership, PMs, and product owners
Minimum 3 years’ experience applying modern design practices and accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG) and managing UI/UX testing, journey mapping, and iterative design in agile environments

Job Responsibility

Serve as the program’s principal design thought partner and customer-experience strategist
Bridge design, operations, and technology teams to align customer needs with IT, Cybersecurity, and Data initiatives
Lead strategic design and innovation initiatives for enterprise systems and government programs
Guide human-centered design processes, creative direction, and brand strategy to improve user experiences
Analyze user feedback and behavioral data to identify design and service improvements
Provide design vision and innovation strategies to senior leadership, program managers, and product owners that align with organizational objectives
Apply modern design and accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 / WCAG) to ensure inclusive, user-friendly experiences
Oversee UI/UX testing, evaluation, and optimization in agile website and application development environments
Develop UX strategies incorporating journey mapping, usability testing, and iterative design
Support enterprise-level initiatives, including mobile and web platforms, to enhance the delivery of services and information to the military community

Senior User Experience Designer

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience leading UX from start to end of a project
Experience defining design systems and solving for multiple platforms
Experience using UCD and service design processes and techniques
Collaborative and pragmatic approach to work
Confident explaining designs and solutions to the wider team
A natural problem solver
Able to think strategically, creatively and conceptually
An eye for detail and strong design skills
Understanding of good usability and accessibility practices
Able to deliver work to the highest possible standards at all times - on time and within budget

Job Responsibility

Brief interpretation - interpret a brief, identify knowledge gaps and validate objectives and KPIs
Planning – help define and scope tasks and deliverables for a project
Contribute to overall account strategy and relationship
Process – understand, apply and advocate user-centred design techniques and processes
Understanding – interpret insights from existing and new research and apply to a project
Research – plan, set up, and run user testing and research, then report insights and recommendations
Design – craft clear presentations and UX deliverables
Software and tools – know the right tools to use for each job
Client – help create and deliver impactful client presentations
Management - provide informal support, guidance and mentoring to junior UX team members

Fulltime

Senior Experience Designer

At AKQA, our Experience Design discipline sets the standard for innovation, crea...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven UX design experience with a portfolio showcasing user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes
Strong grasp of user-centred design and human behaviour across digital platforms
Skilled in user research, workshops, and shaping solutions
Familiar with design systems and scalable component-based thinking
Proficient in Figma and modern UX/prototyping tools
Experienced in agile, cross-functional collaboration
Excellent communication and storytelling, with a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset

Job Responsibility

Design for clarity, creating user journeys, flows, sitemaps, wireframes, and prototypes that turn complexity into simplicity
Solve real problems by grounding solutions in user insight, data, and business objectives
Champion the human perspective, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and empathy are embedded in every design
Prototype and test ideas rapidly using tools such as Figma, InVision, and other research platforms, iterating based on feedback and findings
Collaborate seamlessly with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams in agile, sprint-based environments
Present and articulate your design decisions with clarity and confidence to internal teams and clients
Stay curious and inspired by evolving design, technology, and human behaviour trends

Senior Experience Designer

At AKQA, our Experience Design discipline sets the standard for innovation, crea...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven UX design experience with a portfolio showcasing user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes
Strong grasp of user-centred design and human behaviour across digital platforms
Skilled in user research, workshops, and shaping solutions
Familiar with design systems and scalable component-based thinking
Proficient in Figma and modern UX/prototyping tools
Experienced in agile, cross-functional collaboration
Excellent communication and storytelling, with a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset

Job Responsibility

Design for clarity, creating user journeys, flows, sitemaps, wireframes, and prototypes that turn complexity into simplicity
Solve real problems by grounding solutions in user insight, data, and business objectives
Champion the human perspective, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and empathy are embedded in every design
Prototype and test ideas rapidly using tools such as Figma, InVision, and other research platforms, iterating based on feedback and findings
Collaborate seamlessly with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams in agile, sprint-based environments
Present and articulate your design decisions with clarity and confidence to internal teams and clients
Stay curious and inspired by evolving design, technology, and human behaviour trends

Senior Learning Experience Designer

As a Senior Learning Experience Designer, you will be a part of the Service Exce...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

82000.00 - 102000.00 USD / Year

Checkr

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of instructional design experience with a focus on global training initiatives
Expertise in instructional technologies and Learning Management Systems
Experience with complex content and multiple delivery modalities: classroom, online, blended, self-paced
Strong skills in multimedia design (video, micro-learning, job aids, responsive design, gamification, simulations) hands-on or through managing vendors
Ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders and own programs end-to-end from needs analysis to impact measurement
Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
self-motivated and able to work independently
Willingness to travel as needed

Job Responsibility

Lead the design and delivery of global training programs, partnering with SMEs, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and continuous feedback loops
Develop and implement onboarding and training frameworks that work across diverse regions and cultures, balancing classroom, digital, blended, and self-paced approaches
Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure effective design and programmatic implementation of learning solutions that address workforce needs across different cultures and regions
Conduct a comprehensive global needs analysis and translate insights into instructional strategies that scale across regions and BPO sites
Create, manage, and continuously iterate on global learning content for SaaS product support and BPO teams, ensuring effective and standardized ramp timelines across all locations
Build processes for rapid iteration and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment, setting standards for program quality and measurement

What we offer

A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Learning and development allowance
Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
Flexible PTO policy
Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend
In-office perks like lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, snacks, and beverages

Fulltime

Senior User Experience Designer

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience leading UX from the start to the end of a project
Experience defining design systems and solving for multiple platforms
Experience using UCD and service design processes and techniques
Collaborative and pragmatic approach to work
Confident explaining designs and solutions to the wider team
A natural problem solver – asking the right questions to get to the answer
Able to think strategically, creatively and conceptually
An eye for detail and strong design skills
Understanding of good usability and accessibility practices
Able to deliver work to the highest possible standards at all times - on time and within budget

Job Responsibility

Brief interpretation - able to interpret a brief, identify knowledge gaps and validate the objectives and KPIs
Planning – help define and scope the correct tasks and deliverables for a project. Contribute to the overall account strategy and relationship
Process – understand, apply and advocate user-centred design techniques and processes, from project initiation through to on-going product evolution
Understanding – know how to interpret the insights gained from existing and new research, and know how to apply these to a project
Research – plan, set up, and run user testing and research, then report back insights and recommendations
Design – craft clear presentations and UX deliverables that ultimately help create award-winning experiences
Software and tools – confident knowing the right tools to use for each job, and how to use them
Client – help create and deliver impactful client presentations
Management - provide informal support, guidance and mentoring to junior members of the User Experience team

Senior User Experience Designer

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience leading UX from the start to the end of a project
Experience defining design systems and solving for multiple platforms
Experience using UCD and service design processes and techniques
Collaborative and pragmatic approach to work
Confident explaining designs and solutions to the wider team
A natural problem solver – asking the right questions to get to the answer
Able to think strategically, creatively and conceptually
An eye for detail and strong design skills
Understanding of good usability and accessibility practices
Able to deliver work to the highest possible standards at all times - on time and within budget

Job Responsibility

Brief interpretation - able to interpret a brief, identify knowledge gaps and validate the objectives and KPIs
Planning – help define and scope the correct tasks and deliverables for a project. Contribute to the overall account strategy and relationship
Process – understand, apply and advocate user-centred design techniques and processes, from project initiation through to on-going product evolution
Understanding – know how to interpret the insights gained from existing and new research, and know how to apply these to a project
Research – plan, set up, and run user testing and research, then report back insights and recommendations
Design – craft clear presentations and UX deliverables that ultimately help create award-winning experiences
Software and tools – confident knowing the right tools to use for each job, and how to use them
Client – help create and deliver impactful client presentations
Management - provide informal support, guidance and mentoring to junior members of the User Experience team

Senior Learning Experience Designer

Senior Learning Designer – Tech Academy. Tech Academy is Adyen’s strategic talen...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

Not provided

Adyen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience designing tech enablement, onboarding, or cultural transformation programs, especially that use AI-powered approaches
Ability to map learning needs to key lifecycle stages - from ideation through launch and scale - so solutions are timely, relevant, and high-impact
Hands-on ability to build workflow-integrated microlearning, digital nudges, bots or anything else that is relevant and fun
Skill in applying product thinking to learning - problem identification, rapid prototyping, iteration, and measurement of outcomes
Familiarity with metrics and data analytics to assess effectiveness of learning interventions and process improvements across teams
Practical experience using AI for knowledge management, analytics, or automated content generation
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across diverse engineering and product teams
A talent for storytelling - turning real examples into narratives that inspire mindset and behavior change
Ability to lead teams in reflective practice (debriefs, post-mortems), driving continuous learning and process excellence
An experimentation mindset, with comfort running fast iterations and interpreting usage signals and analytics

Job Responsibility

Work directly with tech teams across levels and functions to build learning experiences that feel natural, useful, and immediately applicable
Partner with tech org teams to embed best practices throughout the product and development lifecycle
Improve tech onboarding, ways of working, and other employee journey moments focusing on learning and adoption so accountability and ownership become everyday habits
Build learning programs, micro-learnings, digital nudges, workflow prompts, and lightweight automations and use AI tools for those
Gather regular input from engineers and ICs to surface blockers, cultural pain points, and workflow gaps - and translate these into relevant practical learning solutions
Design and run experiments to test new routines, peer accountability mechanisms, or workflow improvements
Highlight and broadcast stories where tech teams model strong ownership and drive cultural change
Enable teams to run their own peer-led sessions, supported by simple digital tooling and AI integrations
Design feedback mechanisms and review shipped content and iterate quickly based on adoption, usage data, and insights
Look at success measurement from business impact point of view rather than vanity metrics

Senior Experience Designer

AKQA

Location:
New Zealand , Auckland

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

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