Senior User Experience Designer

Newmark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Newmark Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior UX Designer to lead the user experience strategy for our real estate technology solutions. You will shape the platform to meet diverse user needs, driving design across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 7+ years in UX design, a strong portfolio, and expertise with Figma. You will mentor junior designers and collaborate with product and development teams to deliver intuitive experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in UX design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centric design
• Experience with design systems and maintenance
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decisions
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passionate about industry trends and learning
• Strong problem-solving and creative design approach

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive user research to identify pain points and opportunities
• Create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes to communicate concepts
• Lead concept development sessions with cross-functional teams and gather feedback
• Perform usability testing and iterate based on user feedback
• Grow and maintain a design system ensuring consistency across platforms
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align with business goals
• Stay updated with UX best practices and new technologies
• Mentor junior designers and foster continuous learning

Skills

UX design

Leadership

Communication

User research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or HCI

Tools

Figma

Job description

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

As our Senior UX Designer, you'll be at the forefront of our design team, driving the user experience strategy for our innovative real estate technology solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform, ensuring it meets the needs and expectations of our diverse user base.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive user research and discovery to identify pain points and opportunities to improve user and customer workflows and outcomes.
• Create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes to visualize and communicate design concepts.
• Lead concept development and prototyping sessions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and refine designs. Experience with AI assisted prototyping tools such as Cursor, Claude, Lovable, Vercel or Replit are a plus.
• Execute usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback, ensuring an intuitive and engaging user experience.
• Leverage and help grow a design system, contributing to its evolution and ensuring consistency across Newmark platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align design solutions with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in UX design, incorporating new techniques and technologies into our design process.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in UX design, with a proven track record of leading complex design projects.
• Expertise in Figma for high fidelity design, prototyping, and design handoff.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of user-centric design principles and a range of successful projects.
• Experience with design systems and contributing to their development and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Analytical mindset with experience in user research and data-driven design decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Passion for staying updated with industry trends and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative, innovative approach to design challenges.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $140,000 to $200,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

• Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.