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Kitestring Technical Services is hiring: Senior UX/UI Designer in San Diego

Kitestring Technical Services, San Diego, CA, United States


As a Sr. Digital UX/UI Designer, you are responsible for designing intuitive, engaging, and seamless digital experiences for our client’s consumer-facing platforms across multiple touchpoints. This role combines hands-on design execution with a strong focus on improving user journeys through data-driven insights, iteration, and cross-functional collaboration.


Essential Job Functions



  • Lead the creation of intuitive, user‑centered digital experiences for customer‑facing ecommerce journeys and internal operational tools.

  • Design user flows, wireframes, and high‑fidelity UI designs.

  • Lead and contribute to ecommerce funnel improvements (landing, PDP, cart, checkout, post‑purchase) by helping identify friction points and implementing iterative design enhancements.

  • Lead and participate in discovery activities, including stakeholder meetings, competitive research, and basic user research to inform design decisions.

  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into thoughtful design solutions.

  • Iterate on designs based on feedback from fellow designers, stakeholders, usability testing, and performance data.

  • Support A/B testing and experimentation efforts by preparing design variations and documenting hypotheses.

  • Contribute and apply established design systems, component libraries, and brand guidelines to ensure consistency across experiences.

  • Prepare clear design documentation and specifications for engineering handoff.

  • Present work to internal teams with guidance, articulating design decisions and incorporating feedback constructively.

  • Manage assigned tasks effectively while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.


Required Skills and Qualifications



  • Degree or certification in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 5+ years of digital design experience (web, ecommerce, SaaS, or similar environments).

  • Foundational understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and responsive design.

  • Experience creating wireframes and prototypes using modern design tools (Figma preferred).

  • Familiarity with the end‑to‑end product design process, with hands‑on experience contributing to shipped features.

  • Comfort working collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.

  • Understanding of conversion rate optimization and data‑informed design practices.

  • Working knowledge of accessibility and usability best practices.

  • Exposure to design systems, style guides, or pattern libraries.


Nice to Have



  • Experience supporting ecommerce projects or internal tools.

  • Familiarity with analytics tools and user behavior insights.

  • Basic understanding of front‑end development concepts (HTML/CSS).

  • Experience with AI prototyping and usability testing methods.


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