Job#: 2076899
Job Description:
Hybrid On-Site Dearborn, MI
$70-75/HR
12+ Month Contract
Position Description: The Employee Experience team works across the breadth of the Ford Enterprise Technology organization to enable easy, personalized, intuitive and contextual tech experiences for employees globally. We are seeking an experienced communications designer who is passionate about their craft and specializes in articulating complex ideas through simple, modern, and engaging storytelling that resonates with users. The ideal candidate will have a love for technology and creative mindset – willing to try new things to find the best solution. Additionally, they are familiar with Agile methodologies, user-centric design (personas, journey mapping, user testing), and have prior experience working with both CX/ UX/ UI teams and operational teams delivering technical solutions, and are able to bridge the gap in communicating key information to broad audiences.In this role you will be responsible for identifying story telling opportunities, creating messaging (text, graphics, videos) and publishing content through internal communication channels. This role has high visibility and will include engaging a 140K global workforce at Ford.
Skills Required:
•Develop and execute multi-tiered communication plans, including creating content for various channels such as emails, newsletters, intranet, presentations, and internal social channels.
•Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications initiatives and campaigns, making recommendations for improvement as needed
•Effectively articulate complex concepts and ideas to a diverse audience through a variety of communication mechanisms in a timely and consumable manner.
•Manage multiple projects from proof of concepts to publication, gaining feedback and measuring success, across different mediums at the same time; planning for both internal IT audience and external corporate wide audience
•Make recommendations based on research and user testing that help deliver the best communication experience for users.
•Understand CX design, industry communication standards, trends and leverage them to support program objectives.
•Ensure content is consistent across presentations, platforms, and channels, is relevant to users, aligns with organization objectives, and brand standards.
•Strong writing skills & familiarity with AP Style
Education Required: Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field strongly preferred
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
