User Experience Associate Consultant (Graduating Dec. 2026 Summer 2027)
Richmond, VA - USA
Job Summary
Please note: we are primarily hiring for this position in Atlanta Charlotte DC/Reston and Richmond. You will be able to designate your location preference upon application. Portfolio is required.
As a recent graduate joining our Customer Experience (CX) team at CapTech as a User Experience (UX) Associate Consultant you will help create intuitive impactful and accessible digital experiences. Our UX Consultants are passionate problem solvers who strive to produce elegant solutions to complex business challenges all while honing their craft and growing in their careers. They stay up to date with the latest tools and methods for designing digital products and services and they approach additional training in these areas with curiosity and enthusiasm.
Our consultants have opportunities to work with Fortune 500 corporations across a variety of industries broadening their exposure to a wide array of cutting-edge technologies. You will receive hands-on client-facing experience along with on-the-job training including a client-simulated college hire boot camp.
CapTech is committed to offering UX Associate Consultants growth opportunities through our coaching culture and mentoring by our Subject Matter Experts.
Responsibilities may include:
- Contributing to the creation of user-centered digital experiences through information architecture wireframes prototypes and interface designs.
- Applying usability accessibility and interaction design best practices to solve complex business challenges.
- Supporting user research and usability testing efforts and helping translate findings into design recommendations.
- Collaborating with designers developers analysts and clients throughout the design process.
- Creating and presenting clear compelling deliverables that communicate design rationale and recommendations.
- Staying current on design technology and AI-enabled workflow trends and evaluating their relevance to client solutions.
Qualifications :
- Candidates should be graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a Bachelors or 1/accelerated masters degree* in Design Information Science or HCI or a similar field of study.
- A portfolio of project work examples must be submitted in order to be considered. Please provide a portfolio password if needed.
- Strong communication skills both oral and written are essential for effective collaboration and clear exchange of ideas with clients and team members.
- A keen analytical mind and effective problem-solving skills coupled with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally
- Proficiency in tools such as Figma and Adobe CC is strongly desired with working knowledge of Accessibility best practices a plus.
- Ability to properly leverage generative AI tools for efficiency in workflow is desired.
- Hands-on experience exploring AI-powered prototyping and design tools to rapidly generate concepts user flows wireframes or interactive experiences is a plus.
- Familiarity with design systems reusable components and modern product design workflows.
- Ability to explain design decisions and connect solutions to user and business needs.
- Demonstrated collaboration through coursework internships or team-based projects.
- Curiosity about emerging technologies including AI-powered design tools and workflows.
*Graduate students only considered if they went straight to grad school from undergrad and have no prior full-time work experience otherwise please refer to our experienced hire postings at Information :
We provide challenging and impactful opportunities in our client work and internal teams while keeping individual interests in mind. We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lifelong career here which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions. As a CapTecher you will experience exciting and rewarding roles that help you grow and make a difference while having fun along the way.
Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous time off health coverage disability insurance paid family leave and more weve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees needs.
- Learning & Development Programs offering certification and tuition support digital on-demand learning courses mentorship and skill development paths
- Modern Health A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care group support sessions and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through lifes ups and downs
- Carrot Fertility Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood including adoption surrogacy fertility treatments pregnancy and more and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care
- Fringe A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them ranging from vendors like Netflix Spotify and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment travel fitness and more
- Employee Resource Groups Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations
- Philanthropic Partnerships Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities
- 401(k) Matching Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness
CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality inclusion and fairness each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. For more information about our diversity Inclusion and belonging efforts click HERE.
CapTech is committed to providing a flexible work environment and helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that suits their individual needs. Employees must be available to work onsite in a client location or a CapTech office as requested. We allow CapTech employees to work remotely when compatible with CapTech and client needs.
CapTech supports Equal Pay for addition in the States of Colorado Illinois and Virginia we are committed to Equal Pay for All in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Illinois Equal Pay Act and Virginia Transparency Law. Compensation for this role will be commensurate with the candidates geographic location. The base pay range for this role is $.
At this time CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
CapTech is a Drug-Free work place.
CapTech has not contracted/does not contract with any outside vendors in its recruitment process. If you are interested in this position please apply to CapTech directly.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
CapTech is an award-winning consulting firm that collaborates with clients to achieve what’s possible through the power of technology. At CapTech, we’re passionate about the work we do and the results we achieve for our clients. From the outset, our founders shared a collective passio ... View more