UX Writer & Content Designer

$152,755 - $169,728/Yr

Aquent

Full-time - Mid Level

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The UX Writer & Content Designer role at Aquent involves creating intuitive product experiences through clear and effective language. This position is integral to the UX team, which collaborates with designers, researchers, and engineers to gather insights and inform design decisions. The role requires a strategic thinker who can simplify complex systems and enhance user experiences across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive product experiences through clear language that helps users accomplish their goals.
• Support the team in defining product vision and narratives across multiple platforms and touch points.
• Use skills in simplifying and improving user experiences to create a cohesive experience.
• Apply established style guidelines and UX content best practices on complex products and tools.
• Support senior key decision makers by contributing to studies, workshops, and reviews that drive product work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Literature, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in writing, editorial, marketing, UX writing, content design, or related fields, including leading content strategy projects.
• Experience in UX-focused product writing and shaping content for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Portfolio demonstrating UX writing excellence, tone and voice, writing guidelines, and other standards.
• Experience in user-focused writing and a passion for understanding and simplifying complex systems and concepts.
• Strong record of independence and success in UX writing, including skills like establishing frameworks, content patterns, and voice and tone.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and influence with and without formal authority.
• Experience working on complex projects with tight timelines and/or a large set of collaborators.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in writing, editorial, marketing, UX writing, and content design.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance