Senior UI/UX Designer : 26-01057 Job at Akraya, Inc. in San Jose

Contract details: Contract Type: W2 Only • Duration: 6+ Months with Possible Extension • Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid) • Pay Range: $65-$70/Hr. on W2

Primary Skills: Product Design-Expert, Interaction Design-Expert, Prototyping-Advanced, User Research-Advanced, Design Systems-Advanced

Job Summary

Join us as a Senior UI/UX Designer to revolutionize local commerce on the Seller Experience team. This role involves enhancing key parts of the local buying and selling platform, combining user-centered design with research-led strategies to deliver scalable solutions. You will carry significant responsibilities in designing intuitive interfaces and creating seamless end-to-end experiences for both buyers and sellers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design user-centered interaction models, wireframes, and interfaces for key platform areas.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to design new features and improve existing functionalities.
• Utilize and contribute to our design system, ensuring consistency and coherence across all designs.
• Conduct and apply user research and feedback to guide and validate design decisions.
• Communicate designs and key milestone deliverables effectively across organizational levels.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in Figma and other prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of interaction design and visual design principles.
• Effective communication and storytelling skills to align stakeholders and convey design concepts.

Industry Experience

Experience in eCommerce or SAAS platform design is highly preferred.