Senior User Experience Designer Job at Robert Half in Seattle

Robert Half is partnering with a leading global technology and media company in their search for a Senior UX Designer to help shape the future of books shopping and reading experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-visibility digital products that engage millions of readers worldwide.

Location: Seattle, WA (onsite)

Duration: 6 months w/ potential to extend

Hours: 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $70-75/hour

As a Senior UX Designer, you will play a key role in enhancing discovery, shopping, and reading experiences across digital platforms. You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and product teams to define and evolve a scalable design system that supports seamless, engaging, and user-friendly interactions. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, contributing to the future of digital reading and book shopping experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a scalable design system that enhances literature shopping and reading experiences.
• Develop and document UI components, interaction patterns, and design guidelines to ensure a consistent user experience across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design consistency and high-quality execution.
• Utilize customer feedback, data insights, and usability research to continuously improve design solutions.
• Create detailed design specifications to support seamless implementation by engineering teams.
• Advocate for best-in-class user experiences that make reading and book discovery more accessible and enjoyable.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in UX/UI and interaction design for web or software applications.
• Extensive experience in design systems, interaction design (IXD), and a deep understanding of Figma as a primary design tool.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of information architecture, usability principles, and scalable design systems.
• A portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions for digital shopping or content experiences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to prototype and iterate quickly in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or motion design tools is a plus.
• Background in corporate, tech, or media-driven digital environments is a plus.

Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and life and disability insurance. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.