UX Designer - Expert at Kelly

This international industry leader has an immediate long-term contract opportunity in Spring, TX for a UX Designer - Expert. This position requires working on-site Monday-Friday. We are looking for a UX Design Lead to support a technical product team working on complex, data-heavy workflows used globally by scientists, engineers, and operational teams. This role combines hands-on UX design with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small UX team while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners.You will be responsible for designing intuitive, research-driven solutions that simplify highly technical processes and improve user productivity. The role offers the opportunity to build deep domain knowledge and contribute to design standards used across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a small team of UX designers and researchers, including work intake, planning, and resource coordination.Create innovative, user-centered design solutions that enhance workflow efficiency.Translate user research and findings into thoughtful design decisions.Produce sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and user flows as needed.Transform complex technical processes into simple, elegant, user-friendly interfaces.Partner with product teams, stakeholders, and developers to ensure successful implementation.Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and dynamic project needs.Participate in design critiques and contribute to design patterns and standards.Advocate for user experience best practices and design processes.Required Skills & QualificationsProven UX Leadership: Experience leading small teams, mentoring designers, and managing stakeholders.Impactful UX Delivery: Demonstrated history of creating business value through user-centered design.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to understand complex technical domains and translate them into intuitive designs.Strong portfolio showcasing UX process, problem-solving, and final design outcomes.Preferred (Nice to Have)Experience in technical industries such as energy, engineering, Oil & Gas, or IT operations.Comfort working with scientific or operational workflows and data-heavy applications.Work ModelOn-site only – must be comfortable working daily in the office and collaborating face-to-face with users, designers, and cross-functional teams.