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TEKsystems

Sr. UX Designer

TEKsystems, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904

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Job Title: Sr. UX DesignerJob Description

The Sr. UX Designer is responsible for envisioning, designing, prototyping, and conducting research on user experiences for digital properties. This position collaborates with UX designers, front-end developers, and other core product team members to deliver a consistent and accessible experience to global audiences.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product owners and development teams in a SAFe/Agile environment to create designs based on the latest web technologies, accessibility standards, and pattern libraries.

Focus on user-centered design principles to create intuitive, functional, and interactive designs.

Simplify complex content and ideas into functional, usable interfaces.

Ensure existing UX guidelines and standards are followed during the development and maintenance of the product/site.

Present design concepts and work with key stakeholders to arrive at designs that support business objectives and deliver a strong end-user experience.

Initiate, plan, conduct, and/or participate in remote and/or in-person product usability testing.

Effectively communicate and work with cross-functional team members, including developers, content writers, business owners, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Translate low fidelity wireframes/UX prototypes into effective and appealing interfaces.

Contribute to planning and stand-ups with product and development teams in an agile workflow.

Proactively recognize UX/UI/accessibility gaps in designs and propose solutions.

Essential Skills

A degree or equivalent experience in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related subject.

A minimum of 3-5 years' experience designing complex websites and applications.

Solid understanding of WCAG and other accessibility design standards.

Expertise in current trends and best practices for UX/UI design and data visualization.

Ability to articulate user experience design issues effectively.

Mastery of user-centered design principles and practices.

Proficiency in quickly prototyping designs using tools such as Sketch, InVision App, or Axure.

Experience creating sitemaps, wireframes, and customer journeys.

Innovative, creative problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.

Experience working in an agile development process.

Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening).

Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adjust to frequent changes in project priorities.

Knowledge of CSS, HTML, JavaScript (bonus).

6+ years of UX design, utilizing user-centered and accessibility design principles.

5+ years of experience in researching, prototyping, creating presentations, customer journey mapping, static wireframes, mockups, task flows, and other deliverables.

Well-versed in using AI tools to assist with rapid ideation.

Must have a clean portfolio showcasing design process, skills, creative thinking, and the ability to explain the problem, process, and end result.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

WCAG/Accessibility/508 Compliance

Design systems experience

E-commerce experience

Why Work Here?

Join an organization that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials in the global financial community. Enjoy a cool culture, financial stability, and a commitment to staying on the leading edge of technology. Benefit from a work-life balance with a typical workweek of 40 hours, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work options. Be part of a global network of investment professionals dedicated to ethical behavior and investor-first principles.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote, operating within the ET/CT time zones. Employment is possible in several states, including Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.