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Location: Jacksonville, FL (On-Site Hybrid – 3 Days a week in Office as per company policy)

WorldLink: W2 Full-Time

Industry: FinTech | SaaS | Enterprise Software | Banking

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer with expertise in cutting-edge design systems, AI-driven UX, interaction design, and front-end collaboration. You will play a key role in creating user-centric, scalable, and accessible digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. This role requires strong skills in design thinking, user research, motion UI, accessibility compliance, and design system automation.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years of experience in UI/UX design for web and mobile applications.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with FinTech, SaaS, or enterprise software is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with headless CMS, API-driven UI, and micro frontend architectures.
• Understanding of Design Ops and UX Ops for scalable product development.
• Knowledge of AR/VR interfaces or voice UI design is a bonus.
• Certification in NN/g UX Design, Google UX Design, or Interaction Design Foundation (IDF) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

User Research & Strategy

• Conduct user research, heuristic evaluations, and usability testing to validate design decisions.
• Develop detailed user personas, journey maps, and experience flow diagrams based on data-driven insights.
• Lead design thinking workshops and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine product direction.
• Analyze user behavior through heatmaps, A/B testing, and UX analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar, Crazy Egg).

UI/UX Design & Prototyping

• Create wireframes, low-fidelity sketches, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Develop and maintain design systems and component libraries (Material Design, Fluent UI, or custom frameworks).
• Ensure visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, and iconography align with brand guidelines and accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA Compliance).
• Design micro interactions and animations using tools like Principle, Framer, or After Effects to enhance user engagement.
• Work closely with front-end developers to implement designs, ensuring pixel-perfect UI development.
• Use Figma Tokens or Design Tokens for scalable UI implementation across platforms.
• Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and Agile development processes (Scrum, Kanban).

Usability & Performance Optimization

• Implement UX heuristics, cognitive load reduction techniques, and progressive disclosure.
• Conduct accessibility audits using tools like Axe, Lighthouse, and WAVE.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and business goals.
• Present design concepts, wireframes, and prototypes to stakeholders, executives, and development teams.
• Clearly articulate design rationales based on user research, behavioral psychology, and industry best practices.
• Advocate for user-centric design decisions while balancing business and technical constraints.
• Develop UX documentation, guidelines, and case studies to educate teams on best practices.
• Collaborate with developers using Figma Dev Mode, Zeplin, and Storybook for seamless design handoff.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Communicate effectively with front-end developers to translate design specifications into scalable UI components.
• Partner with marketing and customer success teams to ensure a consistent and engaging brand experience.
• Create executive-level presentations to showcase design impact, customer feedback, and business insights.

Key Skills & Technologies

• Angular: 14, 15, 17 is a plus.
• UI/UX Design Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure.
• Prototyping & Animation: Framer, Principle, ProtoPie, After Effects.
• Design Systems: Material Design, Fluent UI, Carbon Design System.
• Usability Testing: UserTesting, Hotjar, Crazy Egg, Optimal Workshop.
• Accessibility Compliance: WCAG 2.1, ADA, Section 508.
• Version Control & Handoff: Zeplin, Abstract, Figma Tokens.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology, Engineering, and Design

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Engineering Services