Our growing client, located near Albany, NY is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to create intuitive, accessible, and visually consistent user experiences across internal and client-facing web platforms. This role works closely with Product, Engineering, and QA teams to transform business requirements into user-centered designs that are both functional and technically feasible.
Position Overview:
The UI/UX Designer plays a key role in shaping how users interact with data-driven, web-based applications. This individual balances usability, performance, accessibility, and brand consistency while collaborating throughout the full product development lifecycle-from concept through release.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & User Experience
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workflows, business objectives, and user needs
Design responsive, intuitive interfaces that enhance usability and productivity
Create and maintain detailed Figma mockups, interactive prototypes, and shared component libraries
Translate feature requirements and user stories into developer-ready designs
Analyze user flows and conduct usability reviews to identify and resolve friction points
Ensure consistency with brand standards and accessibility best practices
Work closely with developers to confirm designs are feasible and accurately implemented
Iterate designs based on feedback from stakeholders, QA, and engineering teams
Collaboration & Quality Assurance
Partner with developers throughout Agile sprint cycles to support smooth design handoff
Provide detailed design specifications directly within Figma
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release validation
Support QA during testing to confirm visual and functional accuracy
Collaborate post-release to resolve UI inconsistencies and improve workflows
Design System & Accessibility
Maintain and evolve a shared design system to ensure consistency across platforms
Document design decisions, UI standards, and workflows
Audit live applications for UX consistency and improvement opportunities
Job Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong proficiency in Figma, including component libraries and documentation
Solid understanding of front-end fundamentals (HTML, CSS, responsive design)
Experience collaborating closely with developers in an Agile environment
Ability to translate complex or data-heavy workflows into clear, intuitive interfaces
Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance considerations
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience using project management tools such as Asana or similar platforms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Pay for this position is commensurate with experience and education, ranging roughly from $85,000 - $105,000.
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