Western Union is hiring: Senior UI/UX Designer in Denver

Senior UI/UX Designer

This Senior UI/UX Designer role will involve designing multiple capabilities within our compliance application suite, creating intuitive, user‑centric experiences that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall user experience across the globe.

Lead design efforts for large-scale, high‑impact projects, driving design direction and ensuring consistency across capabilities.

Advocate for the importance of user experience within the company, promoting best practices and user‑centric design solutions.

Conduct in-depth user research, including interviews, persona development, and journey mapping, to inform design and product decisions.

Synthesize research findings into actionable insights that shape the design and development process.

Use data‑driven approaches to measure user satisfaction and identify areas for improvement in the user experience.

Ensure that designs are tested and validated rigorously to meet user needs and business goals before launch.

Develop wireframes, prototypes, and detailed UI specifications that can be handed off to development teams.

Support the creation of design systems and ensure adherence to UI/UX guidelines and design principles.

Provide strategic input on interactive elements, animations, and transitions to elevate the user experience.

Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and user goals.

Lead and facilitate workshops (e.g., design sprints, ideation sessions, journey mapping workshops) for collaborative problem solving.

Support continuous improvement across our teams by providing feedback and helping others improve their skills.

Lead design reviews and ensure the team maintains a high standard of work.

Stay current on emerging UI/UX trends, tools, and technologies, bringing fresh ideas and best practices to the team.

Continuously refine the design process to improve efficiency, collaboration, and quality of work.

Drive innovation in design and contribute to the evolution of the design system and product strategy.

Present design concepts and solutions to clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership, clearly articulating the rationale behind design decisions.

Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards of design quality.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure that user experience goals align with business objectives.

Required Experience

5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a proven track record of leading design projects.

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.

Advanced certifications in UI/UX design or related areas are a plus.

Advanced proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.

Expertise in prototyping tools like InVision, Principle, or Framer.

Expertise in user testing tools (e.g., UserTesting, Hotjar, Maze) and analytics platforms.

Excellent organization and communication skills, capable of presenting complex design ideas clearly and persuasively while ensuring design artifacts are consistently organized, accessible, and aligned across teams.

Strategic thinker with the ability to align user experience goals with business objectives while influencing without authority.

Highly collaborative, able to work cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and other stakeholders to maintain clarity and alignment across distributed teams through organized design artifacts and regular syncs.

Adaptable and comfortable in fast‑paced environments, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects through ambiguity.

Work Shift

HYBRID – Western Union values in‑person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Parental Leave


• One day volunteer time off


• $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code – Quarterly


• Recognition Program “Game Changers”


• Employee Discount Program


• Global Adoption Assistance


• Global Scholarship Awards Program


• 401(k) plan

Compensation

The base salary range is $121,000 - $151,000 per year. Total on target compensation includes a base salary plus short‑term incentives that align with individual and company performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.