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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Human-Centered Design (HCD) Experience Architect - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Juno Beach, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Human-Computer Interaction, User-Centered Design, Application Enhancement Tool, Figma - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6014b102-09ed-4145-b730-d188915535ad ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in UX, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Strategy, Business, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience demonstrating strong human-centered design practice * 5+ years of experience in UX, digital strategy, product design, or human-centered research roles * Solid grounding in Human-Centered Design principles, research methods, and experience synthesis * Experience supporting both strategic initiatives and hands-on delivery work * Comfortable working within cross-functional, delivery-oriented teams Tools & Ways of Working: * Working proficiency with Figma for collaborative design and design reviews * Familiarity with Jira (or similar tools) and working within agile, sprint-based teams * Working knowledge of AI-powered tools used in design, research, or synthesis - and a willingness to experiment and learn as the space evolves Personal Qualities: * Curious, thoughtful, and user-focused * Pragmatic - you know when to explore and when to move forward * Collaborative - you work well with both business and technical partners * Comfortable operating independently within a clearly defined problem space ## Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Human-Centered Design (HCD) Experience Architect in Juno Beach, FL. Responsibilities: Strategy & Direction: * Conduct ongoing user research to inform experience priorities and product direction * Develop and evolve personas, journey maps, and experience frameworks that guide decision-making * Support experience roadmaps by connecting user insight, business value, and delivery realities * Partner with stakeholders to align on vision, goals, and what -good- looks like Execution & Delivery: * Plan and facilitate usability testing, design reviews, and feedback sessions * Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and synthesize insights into clear recommendations * Identify experience challenges, uncover root causes, and propose practical solutions * Contribute to discovery and research activities that support both near-term delivery and longer-term planning * Translate insights into artifacts and guidance that teams can actually use Collaboration & Communication: * Work closely with business partners to understand needs, constraints, and success measures * Collaborate with software engineers to ensure experience intent is carried through implementation * Act as a connector between business, design, and development - reducing friction and increasing clarity * Present findings and recommendations in a way that's grounded, honest, and actionable Emerging Tools & Ways of Working: * Explore and pilot new tools and workflows - including AI-enabled research or design support - to improve efficiency and quality * Stay curious about how AI may shape future user experiences, while applying sound human judgment ## Related Videos - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [What If We Designed Employee Experience Like a Customer Journey?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1824-what-if-we-designed-employee-experience-like-a-customer-journey) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Insight into AI-Driven Design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1016-insight-into-ai-driven-design) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility) - [Are design and development really just the same thing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/520-are-design-and-development-really-just-the-same-thing) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools)