Jobs · Information Technology · New Jersey

UI/UX Design Engineer

Apex Systems · Jersey City, NJ · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyContract

About the Role

We are seeking a creative, user-focused, and detail-oriented UI/UX Design Expert to design intuitive, accessible, and engaging digital experiences. The ideal candidate will work with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and architects to transform complex requirements into user-centric solutions that enhance usability, drive adoption, and improve customer satisfaction. This role involves leading user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, defining interaction patterns, and ensuring design consistency.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability assessments.
  • Analyze user journeys, workflows, and pain points to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Create personas, journey maps, information architecture, and task flows.
  • Design wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes.
  • Develop and maintain design standards, style guides, and reusable design components.
  • Partner with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Translate business requirements into design specifications for development teams.
  • Ensure solutions comply with accessibility standards (WCAG).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Over 10 years of UI/UX design experience for enterprise web or mobile applications.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX and UI design work.
  • Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools.
  • Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, user journeys, and design systems.
  • Solid understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and usability principles.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing financial services, fintech, or enterprise applications.
  • Familiarity with Design Systems and Component Libraries.
  • Understanding of Micro Frontend (MFE) architecture and modern web technologies.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, or React.
  • Experience with user analytics and A/B testing.

Skills

  • User Research
  • Interaction Design
  • Visual Design
  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • Information Architecture
  • Design Thinking
  • Usability Testing
  • Accessibility (WCAG)
  • Responsive Design
  • Design Systems

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
  • Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
  • On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
  • Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
  • Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources.
  • Access to a certified Career Coach.

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