Senior UI/UX Designer : 26-01057

Akraya, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer in San Jose, CA, to revolutionize local commerce on the Seller Experience team. The ideal candidate will focus on user-centered design combined with research to create seamless experiences. The role involves designing intuitive interfaces and collaborating across teams to implement new features. Proficiency in Figma and experience in eCommerce or SAAS design are essential. This is a hybrid position with a contract duration of 6+ months.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Figma and other prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of interaction design and visual design principles.
• Effective communication and storytelling skills to align stakeholders and convey design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design user-centered interaction models, wireframes, and interfaces for key platform areas.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to design new features and improve existing functionalities.
• Utilize and contribute to our design system, ensuring consistency and coherence across all designs.
• Conduct and apply user research and feedback to guide and validate design decisions.
• Communicate designs and key milestone deliverables effectively across organizational levels.

Skills

Product Design

Interaction Design

Prototyping

User Research

Design Systems

Tools

Figma

Job description

Contract details: Contract Type: W2 Only • Duration: 6+ Months with Possible Extension • Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid) • Pay Range: $65-$70/Hr. on W2

Primary Skills: Product Design-Expert, Interaction Design-Expert, Prototyping-Advanced, User Research-Advanced, Design Systems-Advanced

Job Summary

Join us as a Senior UI/UX Designer to revolutionize local commerce on the Seller Experience team. This role involves enhancing key parts of the local buying and selling platform, combining user-centered design with research-led strategies to deliver scalable solutions. You will carry significant responsibilities in designing intuitive interfaces and creating seamless end-to-end experiences for both buyers and sellers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design user-centered interaction models, wireframes, and interfaces for key platform areas.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams to design new features and improve existing functionalities.
• Utilize and contribute to our design system, ensuring consistency and coherence across all designs.
• Conduct and apply user research and feedback to guide and validate design decisions.
• Communicate designs and key milestone deliverables effectively across organizational levels.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in Figma and other prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of interaction design and visual design principles.
• Effective communication and storytelling skills to align stakeholders and convey design concepts.

Industry Experience

Experience in eCommerce or SAAS platform design is highly preferred.