Design Strategist

We are seeking an Design Strategist to help build innovative and impactful experiences. Working closely with designers, business strategists, engineers, and data scientists, you will identify insights, explore opportunities, and develop solutions that are consumer‑focused, financially viable, and technologically sound. Your innovation strategy skills will be essential to drive success. Responsibilities Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams throughout all project phases, including client alignment, context analysis, insight gathering, opportunity identification, actionable design development, and go‑to‑market execution Employ creative and analytical tools to solve practical challenges Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand consumer behaviors and pain points Analyze and synthesize research data to derive critical insights and discover opportunities Create visual frameworks to map pain points and innovation possibilities Generate concepts for new products, services, and experiences that align with consumer needs and business strategies Validate concepts and solutions through qualitative and quantitative methods Prepare compelling stories and presentations to communicate insights and solutions to clients Requirements Bachelor’s, Master’s, or postgraduate degree in design, creative fields, human behavior studies, or analytical disciplines such as engineering, business, or economics At least 5 years of relevant professional experience Minimum of 2 years in leadership roles like Lead, Manager, Owner, Architect, or Coordinator Experience managing a team of 5 or more employees for at least 1 year Participation in a minimum of 2 full project cycles or multiple projects covering different development stages Expertise in design thinking methodologies for innovation and problem‑solving Effective presentation and communication skills to articulate ideas and solutions Experience working in collaborative environments balancing independent work and following direction Exposure to consumer or user research, ideation, brainstorming, sketching, prototyping, and concept visualization Proven ability to communicate clearly with clients and deliver persuasive presentations Willingness to travel quarterly to the US for research or client work Portfolio showcasing insight development, opportunity mapping, and framework construction English proficiency at B2 level or higher, both written and spoken We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award‑winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Design, Information Technology, and Engineering Industries Software Development IT Services and IT Consulting Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr