Sr UX/UI Designer - US
Photon.com
48k - 168k USD/year
Office
United States
Full Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, user-centered digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong visual design skills with deep UX thinking, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and mentors junior designers while driving design excellence.
Key Responsibilities User Experience & Research
- Lead end-to-end UX design processes, from discovery and research to wireframes, prototypes, and final designs
- Conduct and synthesize user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions
- Translate complex requirements into simple, intuitive user experiences
User Interface & Visual Design
- Create high-quality UI designs that align with brand guidelines and design systems
- Maintain and evolve design systems, component libraries, and interaction patterns
- Ensure accessibility (WCAG) and usability best practices are met
Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, and Stakeholders
- Present design concepts clearly and persuasively to leadership and clients
- Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback
- Advocate for user-centered design across the organization
Execution & Delivery
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure accurate design implementation
- Iterate designs based on feedback, testing, and business needs
- Balance user needs, technical constraints, and business goals
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in UI/UX design for digital products
- Strong portfolio demonstrating UX process, problem-solving, and UI craft
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
- Solid understanding of UX research methods, information architecture, and interaction design
- Experience designing responsive web and mobile applications
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, basic JS)
- Experience with analytics tools and data-informed design
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Background in SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, or consumer-facing products
Compensation, Benefits and DurationMinimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
