What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior UX Designer position at Apex Systems?
Job#: 3035234
Job Description:
JUNIOR UX DESIGNER - CONTRACT
About the Role
Seeking a Junior UX Designer on a long-term contract to support mission-critical digital products for real-time drilling operations. You will embed directly with the UX team, working within an established design system alongside senior designers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver clear, efficient interfaces for field engineers and operations personnel.
What You'll Do
Design wireframes, user flows, interaction models, and high-fidelity prototypes for enterprise web applications
Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and subject matter experts to translate complex operational workflows into intuitive UI
Participate in user research, usability testing, and design critiques
Contribute to and maintain components within the Design System (Figma Angular/PrimeNG)
Use AI-assisted coding tools to rapidly prototype and validate design concepts in-browser - GitHub Copilot (required); Claude (preferred); familiarity with browser-based AI builders such as Bolt or v0 a plus
Deliver design specs, annotations, and developer handoff documentation via Figma
Support accessibility reviews and ensure designs meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Participate in agile ceremonies within a sprint-based development environment
What We're Looking For
Required
2-5 years of UX/product design experience, preferably in enterprise or SaaS environments
Strong Figma proficiency - components, auto layout, variables, prototyping
Demonstrated ability to produce wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes
Experience working with or contributing to a design system
Working knowledge of AI-assisted prototyping - GitHub Copilot (required); ability to generate functional HTML/CSS/JS prototypes; familiarity with browser-based AI builders such as Bolt or v0 a plus
Understanding of front-end fundamentals sufficient to prototype and collaborate effectively with engineers
Portfolio demonstrating UX process, problem framing, and design rationale - not just polished visuals
Preferred
Experience with Angular or Prime NG component libraries
Familiarity with data-dense dashboard or operational UI
Exposure to Token Studio, Figma Variables, or design token pipelines
Background in industrial, O&G, or engineering software
Skills & Competencies
User research & synthesis - interviews, usability testing, affinity mapping
Information architecture & interaction design
Visual design fundamentals - typography, spacing, hierarchy, color
Design system contribution - not just consumption
AI-assisted prototyping - core expectation, not a bonus
Clear communication and ability to present and defend design decisions
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and iterating quickly
Contract Details
Type
W2 via staffing agency
Duration
6-12 months
Location
On-site, Houston, TX
Start
[Target start date]
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
JUNIOR UX DESIGNER - CONTRACT
About the Role
Seeking a Junior UX Designer on a long-term contract to support mission-critical digital products for real-time drilling operations. You will embed directly with the UX team, working within an established design system alongside senior designers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver clear, efficient interfaces for field engineers and operations personnel.
What You'll Do
Design wireframes, user flows, interaction models, and high-fidelity prototypes for enterprise web applications
Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and subject matter experts to translate complex operational workflows into intuitive UI
Participate in user research, usability testing, and design critiques
Contribute to and maintain components within the Design System (Figma Angular/PrimeNG)
Use AI-assisted coding tools to rapidly prototype and validate design concepts in-browser - GitHub Copilot (required); Claude (preferred); familiarity with browser-based AI builders such as Bolt or v0 a plus
Deliver design specs, annotations, and developer handoff documentation via Figma
Support accessibility reviews and ensure designs meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Participate in agile ceremonies within a sprint-based development environment
What We're Looking For
Required
2-5 years of UX/product design experience, preferably in enterprise or SaaS environments
Strong Figma proficiency - components, auto layout, variables, prototyping
Demonstrated ability to produce wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes
Experience working with or contributing to a design system
Working knowledge of AI-assisted prototyping - GitHub Copilot (required); ability to generate functional HTML/CSS/JS prototypes; familiarity with browser-based AI builders such as Bolt or v0 a plus
Understanding of front-end fundamentals sufficient to prototype and collaborate effectively with engineers
Portfolio demonstrating UX process, problem framing, and design rationale - not just polished visuals
Preferred
Experience with Angular or Prime NG component libraries
Familiarity with data-dense dashboard or operational UI
Exposure to Token Studio, Figma Variables, or design token pipelines
Background in industrial, O&G, or engineering software
Skills & Competencies
User research & synthesis - interviews, usability testing, affinity mapping
Information architecture & interaction design
Visual design fundamentals - typography, spacing, hierarchy, color
Design system contribution - not just consumption
AI-assisted prototyping - core expectation, not a bonus
Clear communication and ability to present and defend design decisions
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and iterating quickly
Contract Details
Type
W2 via staffing agency
Duration
6-12 months
Location
On-site, Houston, TX
Start
[Target start date]
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.