VSA Partners is hiring: Associate Director, UI Design (Freelance) in New York

Associate Director, UI Design (Freelance)

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VSA’s purpose is to design for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human‑centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences in an increasingly noisy world. With offices in Chicago, New York and San Francisco, we offer a full range of integrated capabilities—branding, advertising, data science and technology—under one roof.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a client design system across digital experiences.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure UI consistency and performance.
• Provide hands‑on design leadership for critical initiatives and high‑visibility projects.
• Coach mid‑level designers and contribute to talent development.

Required Technical & Professional Expertise

• Proven experience as a UI and UX design lead with a strong portfolio showcasing design work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools, primarily Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of usability principles, information architecture and human‑centered design.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards WCAG and best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship‑management skills.
• Experience with design systems and the ability to quickly master enterprise‑level systems such as the Carbon Design System.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design pattern trends and best practices.
• Innovative, collaborative mindset adaptable to fast‑paced creative environments.
• 6–8 years of UI and UX design experience on enterprise‑scale platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Preferred Technical & Professional Expertise

• Experience with enterprise design systems such as Carbon Design, Adobe Experience Manager AEM and Adobe Target.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in User Interface Design, Digital Design, User Experience Design, Interaction Design or a related field is preferred.

Additional Information

Freelance. Remote. US‑based. Eastern or Central time zone preferred for global collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VSA Partners is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Salary Range

$80,000—$100,000 USD (approximate)

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Contact

VSA Partners, LLC – vsapartners.com