UI/UX Design Expert

UI/UX Design ExpertLocation: Jersey City/ Dallas / Tampa- hybridDuration: 6 + Months (Possible Extension)Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMEmployment Type: CTH (Contract to hire)Position SummaryWe are seeking a creative, user-focused, and detail-oriented UI/UX Design Expert to design intuitive, accessible, and engaging digital experiences. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and architects to transform complex requirements into user-centric solutions that enhance usability, drive adoption, and improve customer satisfaction. The UI/UX Expert will lead user research, create wireframes and prototypes, define interaction patterns, and ensure design consistency through reusable design systems and enterprise standards.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability assessments.Analyze user journeys, workflows, and pain points to identify improvement opportunities.Create personas, journey maps, information architecture, and task flows.Define end-to-end user experiences aligned with business objectives.Design wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes.Create intuitive, responsive, and accessible user interfaces.Develop and maintain design standards, style guides, and reusable design components.Ensure consistency across web and mobile platforms.Partner with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.Participate in Agile ceremonies and support product discovery activities.Translate business requirements into design specifications for development teams.Review implementations to ensure adherence to approved designs.Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback.Analyze data and user behavior to drive continuous improvements.Validate design solutions through prototypes and testing.Monitor industry trends and emerging UX practices.Ensure solutions comply with accessibility standards (WCAG).Advocate for inclusive and user-centered design practices.Support design reviews and quality assurance activities.Promote performance, usability, and customer experience best practices.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related field.10+ years of UI/UX design experience for enterprise web or mobile applications.Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX and UI design work.Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar design tools.Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, user journeys, and design systems.Solid understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and usability principles.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Preferred QualificationsExperience designing financial services, fintech, or enterprise applications.Familiarity with Design Systems and Component Libraries.Understanding of Micro Frontend (MFE) architecture and modern web technologies.Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, or React.Experience with user analytics and A/B testing.Key SkillsUser ResearchInteraction DesignVisual DesignWireframing & PrototypingInformation ArchitectureDesign ThinkingUsability TestingAccessibility (WCAG)Responsive DesignDesign SystemsStakeholder ManagementAgile DeliverySuccess MeasuresImproved application usability and adoptionReduced user friction and support requestsIncreased customer satisfaction scoresConsistent design standards across productsTimely delivery of high-quality design artifactsPositive feedback from stakeholders and end users