We are seeking a highly experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to lead and elevate the design and user experience of our digital products. You will play a critical role in shaping product strategy, driving innovation, and mentoring junior designers. The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting exceptional user experiences, has a strong design vision, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design process from discovery, research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, to delivery.
Collaborate closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to define product direction and design strategy.
Translate complex business requirements into simple, elegant, and engaging user experiences.
Conduct advanced user research, persona development, journey mapping, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
Establish and evolve the organization’s design system, style guide, and design standards for consistency across all platforms.
Provide art direction, design reviews, and constructive feedback to mid/junior UI/UX designers.
Ensure designs meet accessibility (WCAG) and responsive design best practices.
Stay updated on emerging design trends, tools, and technologies to drive innovation.
Required Skills & Competencies
Proven expertise with design and prototyping tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and InVision.
Strong portfolio demonstrating complex UX workflows, visual design excellence, and measurable business impact.
Advanced understanding of user-centered design, interaction design principles, and usability heuristics.
Solid understanding of responsive design, design systems, and accessibility standards.
Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and collaboration with development teams.
Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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