
UX/UI Designer
EMERGING BLUE, New York, NY, United States
About Us
We are an independent accessories brand rooted in a vibrant culture of creativity and design. Since our launch, we have grown into a dynamic company known for distinctive, thoughtfully crafted products that reflect a strong commitment to quality, individuality, and innovation. As we continue to expand, we are seeking passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our team. Our environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and mission‑driven, offering team members the opportunity to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact.
UX/UI Designer
We are seeking a UX/UI Designer to lead design execution across our e‑commerce platform. This role blends both user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, focusing on understanding user needs, developing user journeys, and delivering thoughtful, on‑brand digital experiences. You will collaborate closely with the creative and marketing teams to ensure a cohesive and user‑centered design approach.
This role is based in our New York headquarters and requires in‑office presence five days per week.
Responsibilities
Own the development and creation of new site pages and modules, including wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
Develop a UX roadmap to identify user experience and conversion optimization opportunities; propose scalable solutions.
Design and execute A/B tests to drive performance improvements.
Create responsive designs optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Leverage creative assets to design site components aligned with brand and e‑commerce objectives.
Plan and conduct usability testing; iterate based on user feedback.
Analyze site and consumer data to inform design decisions.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with design, development, brand, and marketing teams.
Contribute to and maintain design systems and processes for consistency.
Evaluate the customer journey to identify opportunities for improvement and conversion.
Ensure alignment with brand guidelines and campaign concepts.
Maintain e‑commerce design guidelines and component libraries.
Requirements
2+ years of experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio of user‑centered work.
Expertise in designing for mobile, tablet, and desktop experiences.
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma).
Strong understanding of user‑centered design, usability testing, and accessibility standards.
Experience interpreting A/B testing, conversion metrics, heatmaps, and user behavior data.
Excellent visual design skills and attention to detail.
Experience with Shopify Plus preferred.
Familiarity with front‑end technologies (HTML/CSS) is a plus.
Experience with animation or motion design is a bonus.
Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life and supplemental insurance options
FSA and HSA programs
401(k) with investment options
Adoption assistance, EAP, and commuter benefits
Paid parental leave
Professional development and education allowance
Paid holidays and PTO
Employee product discounts
Compensation
Salary (New York only): Up to $95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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