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UX Designer

Apex Systems
Columbus, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job#: 3023419

Job Description:

Role Overview:

One of our large financial services clients is looking for a strong Multimedia/UX Designer who will be supporting end to end UX work including research design, and iterative design of existing experiences. As well as working on visual presentations/video editing sometimes when needed.

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 month Contract to Hire

Pay Rate target: 60-65/hr W2 (W2 only - cannot work 1099)

Core Responsibilities

  • Conduct UX research to understand how users interact with products and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Design and redesign user experiences, from early concepts through polished execution.
  • Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners in a fast‑moving environment with significant autonomy.
  • Translate complex ideas into clear, well‑structured, visually compelling designs.

Required Skills

  • Strong UI/UX design experience with the ability to work independently.
  • Figma proficiency is a must.
  • Excellent visual design skills and strong aesthetic judgment.
  • Ability to create high‑quality presentation materials, including polished, design‑driven PowerPoint decks (asked to do occasional multimedia design).

Nice‑to‑Have / Highly Preferred

  • Some video production or motion/visual storytelling experience.
    • Does not need to be a dedicated video professional but having hands‑on experience is highly preferred due to frequent demand.
  • General graphic design skills beyond product UI (deck design, visual assets, storytelling).

Experience & Background

  • Backgrounds that translate well:
    • Fintech
    • Startups (especially appealing due to speed, ownership, and agency)
  • The team operates more like a startup than a traditional bank — fast‑paced, flexible, and design‑driven.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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