We are looking for a **Design Strategist** to join our team and help shape meaningful and innovative experiences. Are you driven by curiosity about how people, businesses, and complex systems function? Do you enjoy uncovering the "why" behind challenges, diving into details, and creating frameworks that explain complex ideas? Are you passionate about leveraging consumer research to design experiences that connect deeply with people? If so, this role is perfect for you. In this position, you will collaborate with designers, business strategists, engineers, data scientists, and other experts to uncover insights, identify opportunities, craft value propositions, and design solutions that are consumer\-focused, financially sustainable, and technologically achievable. **Responsibilities** * Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across all project stages, including client alignment, contextual understanding, insight development, opportunity identification, actionable design creation, and go\-to\-market strategies * Use creative and analytical tools to explore and address real\-world challenges * Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand consumer needs, behaviors, and challenges * Analyze and synthesize research data to identify meaningful insights and opportunities * Create visual frameworks to represent pain points and identify areas for innovation * Generate concepts for new products, services, and experiences that resonate with consumers and align with business goals * Validate ideas and solutions through both qualitative and quantitative approaches * Develop compelling narratives and presentations to communicate insights and solutions to clients **Requirements** * Bachelor’s, Master’s, or postgraduate degree in a design or creative field (e.g., design, art), a field studying human behavior (e.g., anthropology, psychology, history), or an analytical field (e.g., engineering, business, economics) * A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in relevant roles * At least 2 years of experience in leadership roles such as Lead, Manager, Owner, Architect, or Coordinator * A minimum of 1 year of experience managing a team of at least 5 employees * Participation in at least 2 full\-cycle projects or multiple projects spanning different phases of the development lifecycle * Proficiency in design thinking methodologies for problem\-solving and innovation * Strong presentation and communication skills to effectively articulate ideas and solutions * Experience working in collaborative group settings, balancing independent contributions with taking direction when required * Exposure to consumer or user research, ideation techniques, brainstorming, sketching, prototyping, and concept visualization * Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and deliver impactful presentations * Willingness to travel to the US approximately once per quarter for research or client engagements * Portfolio showcasing examples of insights, opportunity areas, and framework development * Proficiency in English communication skills, both written and spoken, at a B2 level or higher **We offer** * Career plan and real growth opportunities * Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions * Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more * English classes with a certified teacher * Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more) * Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more) * Flexible work schedule and dress code * Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe * Hired directly by EPAM \& 100% under payroll * Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus) * Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental \& visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members) * 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit * Grocery coupons * 30 days December bonus * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * 12 vacations days * Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th \& 31st) * Monthly non\-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. *By applying to our role, you are agreeing that your personal data may be used as in set out in EPAM´s Privacy Notice and Policy.*