Position Summary
The Senior UX/UI Designer is a mid-senior creative role responsible for shaping intuitive, modern, and strategically sound digital experiences across websites, apps, and interactive platforms. This role combines research, strategy, and design craft to create user experiences that balance client goals with audience needs.
Unlike staff-level UX/UI Designers, the Senior role is expected to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and represent UX/UI thinking in client-facing conversations. You will conduct research, translate insights into wireframes and prototypes, and build high-fidelity designs in Figma that align with the client’s creative standards. A strong grasp of UI/UX heuristics, accessibility, and digital best practices is critical.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead UX/UI design projects from research and strategy through to prototypes and final design systems.
- Conduct user research, persona development, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
- Translate findings into wireframes, information architectures, and interactive prototypes.
- Create high-fidelity, production-ready designs in Figma, ensuring scalability and system consistency.
- Apply modern UX heuristics, accessibility standards, and digital best practices across all deliverables.
- Collaborate closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation and smooth handoff of designs.
- Partner with strategists, writers, and designers to ensure UX/UI aligns with brand voice and campaign goals.
- Present design concepts, prototypes, and user flows to clients with clarity and confidence.
- Mentor junior UX/UI designers, sharing best practices, critique, and professional guidance.
- Contribute to the client’s internal design systems, style guides, and prototyping standards.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience as a UX/UI Designer, with significant agency or product design experience.
- A portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design, prototyping, and modern digital design systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Figma (components, auto-layout, prototyping).
- Strong knowledge of UX/UI heuristics, accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA), and responsive design practices.
- Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, InVision, Axure) and usability testing platforms.
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and front-end standards to facilitate developer collaboration.
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey design ideas to clients and internal teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Digital Media, or equivalent experience.
Job Leveling Statement
This is a mid-senior creative position reporting to the Design Director or VP Creative. The Senior UX/UI Designer leads digital design projects, mentors junior staff, and acts as a strategic partner in shaping user-centered solutions. They are expected to combine hands-on design expertise with research and client-facing communication.
Decision-Making Authority
- Authority to direct UX/UI design solutions within assigned projects.
- Authority to mentor and review work from junior UX/UI designers.
- Escalates program-level strategic direction and final approvals to the Design Director or VP Creative.
Performance Expectations (Internal-Facing)
- Quality and usability of UX/UI deliverables.
- Client satisfaction with digital design solutions.
- Effective translation of research into design strategy and outcomes.
- Mentorship and development of junior UX/UI staff.
- Timely collaboration and smooth developer handoff in Workamajig and Figma.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
This is a full-time, exempt position requiring approximately 40 hours per week, with flexibility for project and client needs. Work is hybrid, combining remote and in-office collaboration. Occasional travel may be required for client workshops or presentations. Extended periods of computer use, prototyping, and digital design are expected. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified candidates.
Core Values Alignment
The Senior UX/UI Designer is expected to model the client’s values: Integrity First, Every Voice Counts, Anticipate the Need, and Innovate Over Invent. This role requires a balance of strategic insight, digital craft, and the ability to guide others in building impactful, human-centred experiences.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
The client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe diversity fuels creativity, innovation, and stronger client solutions, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Application Requirement
When applying, please include your updated resume, portfolio/reel, and your expected salary range for this position.