Front-end Sr. Designer

TechDigital Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Frontend Designer / Developer with a focus on UI/UX to drive the architecture and user experience for a business application. The role involves technical ownership of frontend systems, enhancing web application performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with frontend technologies, particularly React and TypeScript, along with a solid understanding of UI/UX principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend development experience with React and TypeScript.
• Strong expertise in build tools and package management.
• Demonstrated UI/UX skills with ability to enhance interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage frontend build infrastructure and component libraries.
• Analyze user interfaces and implement performance improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to design new frontend features.

Skills

Frontend development

React

TypeScript

UI/UX design

Performance optimization

Data visualization

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Responsive design

Cross-browser compatibility

Accessibility standards

Tools

Bazel

Webpack

npm/yarn

Job description

Role Description
As a Senior Frontend Designer / Developer with UI/UX focus, you will drive frontend architecture and user experience for a high-impact business application. You'll play a crucial role in frontend foundations, UI/UX optimization, and performance enhancement for a sophisticated web platform. Your responsibilities include managing build systems, component libraries, and implementing user interface improvements that directly impact business operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver features that enhance user workflows and productivity. This role offers significant technical ownership, exposure to cutting-edge frontend technologies, and the opportunity to influence user experience across a widely-used enterprise platform.

Responsibilities
- Own and maintain frontend build infrastructure
- Develop and maintain shared component libraries and utility frameworks
- Analyze user interfaces and implement performance and usability improvements
- Design and build new frontend features with cross-functional teams
- Optimize web application performance for complex data workflows
- Collaborate with engineers on technical solutions
- Establish frontend development standards and architectural best practices

Requirements
- 5+ years of frontend development experience with React and TypeScript
- Strong expertise in build tools and package management (Bazel, Webpack, npm/yarn)
- Proven experience designing and implementing component libraries and design systems
- Demonstrated UI/UX skills with ability to work independently on interface improvements
- Experience with complex web applications and data visualization interfaces
- Background in enterprise software or business application development
- Proficiency in HTML/CSS/JavaScript, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility
- Strong understanding of web performance optimization and accessibility standards

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with customer support tools, CRM systems, or internal business applications
- Background in UX research, user testing, or design thinking methodologies
- Experience with Bazel build system
- Background in TypeScript advanced patterns and type safety practice