UI/UX Designer at SonicJobs New York, NY Job at SonicJobs in New York

Overview

UI/UX Designer job at SonicJobs. New York, NY.

About the role

We’re looking for a UI/UX Designer to craft intuitive, beautiful, and effective experiences across SonicJobs’ products. You will take ownership of the design process from concept to delivery: user research, wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity visuals, and design systems. You’ll work closely with Product and Engineering to bring our AI-driven job application experiences to life, ensuring they are both user-friendly and visually compelling. This is a hands-on role with big impact. You’ll shape the look and feel of how candidates and clients interact with our platform, helping to simplify complex flows and make cutting-edge AI approachable. You’ll report to the Head of Product and collaborate across functions with engineers, marketers, and researchers.

What you\'ll do

• Lead end-to-end design of user flows, from discovery to delivery, across web and mobile experiences.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to understand needs and pain points of candidates and hiring managers.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Build and maintain design systems ensuring consistency, scalability, and brand alignment.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure accurate, high-quality implementation of your designs.
• Balance usability and business goals when shaping new features and product improvements.
• Stay current on design trends, accessibility standards, and best practices in UX and interaction design.

What you\'ll bring

• 3–5+ years of experience in UI/UX or Product Design, ideally in tech startups or fast-paced environments.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design process, problem-solving, and shipped digital products.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with user research methods and translating insights into design solutions.
• Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML/CSS basics) to collaborate effectively with engineers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present and defend design decisions.
• Ownership mindset: self-driven, collaborative, and adaptable to a startup’s pace.

Bonus points for

• Experience designing for AI-powered or data-heavy applications.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Motion design or micro-interaction skills to enrich user experiences.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• On-site collaboration with a focused, no-BS team.
• Real ownership and the chance to define the product design culture.
• No corporate nonsense — just smart people building ambitious tech.

Sounds like you?

Let’s talk. This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to design the future of how job platform technology looks and feels.

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