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Sr UX/UI Designer - US

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Hiring Remotely in United States
48K-168K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
48K-168K Annually
Senior level
Lead end-to-end UX and UI design for web and mobile products: conduct user research and testing, create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, maintain design systems and accessibility (WCAG), collaborate with product and engineering, present to stakeholders, and mentor junior designers to ensure accurate implementation and user-centered outcomes.
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Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, user-centered digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong visual design skills with deep UX thinking, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and mentors junior designers while driving design excellence.

Key Responsibilities User Experience & Research

  • Lead end-to-end UX design processes, from discovery and research to wireframes, prototypes, and final designs
  • Conduct and synthesize user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions
  • Translate complex requirements into simple, intuitive user experiences

User Interface & Visual Design

  • Create high-quality UI designs that align with brand guidelines and design systems
  • Maintain and evolve design systems, component libraries, and interaction patterns
  • Ensure accessibility (WCAG) and usability best practices are met

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, and Stakeholders
  • Present design concepts clearly and persuasively to leadership and clients
  • Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback
  • Advocate for user-centered design across the organization

Execution & Delivery

  • Work closely with engineering teams to ensure accurate design implementation
  • Iterate designs based on feedback, testing, and business needs
  • Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business goals

Required Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in UI/UX design for digital products
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating UX process, problem-solving, and UI craft
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
  • Solid understanding of UX research methods, information architecture, and interaction design
  • Experience designing responsive web and mobile applications
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, basic JS)
  • Experience with analytics tools and data-informed design
  • Background in SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, or consumer-facing products
    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

Photon New York, New York, USA Office

New York, United States

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