Hiring: Senior Design Strategist Company: LINK Location: Charleston, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:26:12 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : User Experience About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in design strategy, service design, user experience, research, consulting, communications, or a related field. Required Skills: •Client Partnership & Design Strategy Leadership •Serves as a trusted advisor to clients by framing complex challenges, identifying opportunities, and applying human-centered design approaches to inform strategic decision-making. •Partners directly with client stakeholders to understand organizational priorities, user needs, operational constraints, and desired outcomes. •Leads the development of design strategy approaches that align stakeholder needs, business objectives, and mission requirements. •Guides cross-functional teams through ambiguity, helping stakeholders build alignment and make informed decisions. •Identifies opportunities to create tangible business value and support long-term client success. •Research, Insight Development & Systems Thinking •Leads mixed-method research efforts, including stakeholder interviews, contextual inquiry, observations, journey mapping, ecosystem analysis, and systems mapping activities. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Design, Communication, Sociology, Psychology, Human-Centered Design, or a related field. •Current TS/SCI clearance level required. •Strong expertise in human-centered design, design thinking, systems thinking, facilitation, and strategic storytelling. •Well-versed in a variety of design strategy disciplines and able to select the appropriate approach for a given challenge. •Demonstrated ability to lead complex research efforts and translate findings into actionable insights, strategic recommendations, and organizational outcomes. •Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams. •Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and guide stakeholders through complex challenges and decision-making processes. •Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and client service. •Capable of mentoring and coaching others. •Approaches work with optimism, openness to new ideas, and a collaborative mindset. Compensation: •$112,000 - $151,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!