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Senior UX Designer | New Jersey

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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 design from discovery to delivery. Conduct user research and usability testing, define personas and IA, create wireframes/prototypes/high-fidelity designs, ensure design system consistency, validate with data, and mentor junior designers.
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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, user-centric digital experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into engaging and effective user journeys.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end UX design processes from discovery to delivery
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis
  • Define user personas, journey maps, and information architecture
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, and stakeholders
  • Ensure consistency with design systems and brand guidelines
  • Validate designs using data, feedback, and usability insights
  • Mentor junior designers and contribute to design best practices
  • Advocate for user-centered design across the organization

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5–8+ years of experience in UX/UI design or product design
  • Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end UX projects
  • Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
  • Experience with usability testing and research techniques
  • Knowledge of responsive design and accessibility standards
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics)
  • Exposure to design systems and component libraries
  • Experience working on enterprise or large-scale digital 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
 

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