UX Strategist

<h3><strong>Overview</strong></h3> <p>Anchour is hiring a UX Strategist to define and shape intuitive, content-first digital experiences for our website and retainer clients. This role focuses on user experience, structure, and functionality, rather than visual/UI design.</p> <p><strong>You’ll take the lead in wireframing and prototyping in Figma, ensuring our websites and platforms are clear, purposeful, and user-friendly. </strong>You’ll collaborate closely with designers, developers, and copywriters to translate business goals and audience needs into experiences that drive engagement and results.</p> <p>This is a strategic, client-facing role for someone who thrives on systems thinking, problem solving, and prototyping—with the flexibility to also support content planning when needed.<br></p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3> <ul><li><strong>UX Strategy &amp; Planning</strong><ul><li>Translate business goals and audience insights into user journeys, flows, and page structures.</li><li>Build detailed, medium-fidelity wireframes in Figma that prioritize usability and content hierarchy.</li><li>Develop prototypes that demonstrate interaction models, page flows, and functional logic.</li><li>Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to uncover requirements and align on goals.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Wireframing &amp; Prototyping</strong><ul><li>Lead the creation of wireframes and prototypes that show intent, hierarchy, and structure.</li><li>Collaborate with designers to ensure a smooth and intentional handoff from wireframe to UI design.</li><li>Ensure prototypes clearly communicate interactions, content placement, and functional requirements for development.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Collaboration &amp; Wireframes</strong><ul><li>Support creation of sitemaps and content outlines for new websites.</li><li>Contribute to content priority guides and documentation that ensure UX and content are aligned.</li><li>Help identify gaps in content that may impact user flows or usability. </li><li>Deliver content-first wireframes or annotated wireframe inputs that show intentional structure, not placeholders</li><li>Ensure that wireframe layouts and flows support the content narrative</li></ul></li><li><strong>Messaging &amp; Brand Voice</strong><ul><li>Translate brand strategy into clear, consistent messaging across product, service, and landing pages</li><li>Help establish or refine tone of voice and positioning based on client goals and audience expectations</li></ul></li><li><strong>Collaboration &amp; Leadership</strong><ul><li>Partner with design, development, and strategy teams to bring user-first solutions to life.</li><li>Confidently present wireframes, prototypes, and rationale to clients.</li><li>Communicate the value of UX decisions in terms of usability, ROI, and business impact.</li></ul></li></ul> <h3><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h3> <ul><li>2–4 years of UX strategy or UX design experience in an agency or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in Figma for wireframing and prototyping.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to design flows, interactions, and structures—not just screens.</li><li>Familiarity with content planning and working alongside content strategy.</li><li>Excellent facilitation and communication skills—you can lead workshops and guide clients through UX decisions.</li><li>A systems thinker who can balance user needs, content requirements, and technical feasibility.<br></li></ul> <h3><strong>Why Anchour?</strong></h3> <p>Anchour is a 30+ person creative agency offering strategy, branding, web, and digital marketing services. We work with brands that do things the right way—and help them win. We’re committed to building a supportive, inclusive environment where great people do their best work.</p> <h3><strong><br>Perks &amp; Benefits</strong></h3> <ul><li><strong>Competitive Salary.</strong></li><li><strong>Work remotely.</strong> Live and work wherever you like.</li><li><strong>Retirement.</strong> Savings plan with a 4% company match.</li><li><strong>Premium Insurance.</strong> Premium health, dental, vision, and life insurance with generous coverage for our US-based team members.</li><li><strong>Optional HSA. </strong>An optional health savings account (HSA) for employees to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses.</li><li><strong>Home Office Setup.</strong> Get a laptop and home office equipment.</li><li><strong>Paid &amp; Flexible Holidays.</strong> 12 paid holidays throughout the year, including three flexible holidays.</li><li><strong>Paid Time Off. </strong>Minimum three weeks of paid time off per year.</li><li><strong>Paid Leaves. </strong>Paid parental, medical, bereavement, and other types of leave.</li><li><strong>Flexible &amp; Summer Fridays. </strong>Half-day Fridays throughout the summer, and a get-it-done-and-go mindset year-round.</li><li><strong>Lifelong Learners Fund. </strong>Cash for professional development (books, conferences, courses), and team bonding fun times.</li><li><strong>Baby Bonding Bucks. </strong>$500 bonus to cover diapers, meals, or other baby-related expenses for any employee welcoming a new child<br><br></li></ul> <p><strong>Anchour is an equal opportunity employer.</strong> We believe our work gets better when everyone’s voice is heard and respected.<br></p>