Senior UX Designer

Compunnel, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is looking for a Senior UX Designer to lead the design and delivery of high-quality user experiences. This role focuses on collaborating with business and engineering teams to prioritize UX initiatives and develop scalable design systems. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of UX design experience, a strong background in user experience research, and proficiency in prototyping tools. The position offers an opportunity to impact user-centered design across various projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant UX design experience.
• Proven experience creating reusable, accessible design systems.
• 5+ years in user experience research.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of user experiences.
• Collaborate with teams to prioritize UX initiatives.
• Create user-centered designs and prototypes.

Skills

User experience design

Research methods

Prototyping tools

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or equivalent

Tools

Figma

MURAL

Usability testing tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior UX Designer to lead the design and delivery of intuitive, accessible, and high-quality user experiences.

This role involves collaborating with business and engineering teams to prioritize UX initiatives, develop scalable design systems, and ensure alignment between user needs, technical constraints, and business goals across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a user advocate and contribute to UX strategy discussions, including interaction design, information architecture, and user research.
• Collaborate with product, business, and engineering teams to prioritize UX activities and deliver high-quality user experiences.
• Design and deliver UI components and ensure adherence to accessibility standards and design system guidelines.
• Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to inform product design strategies.
• Create user-centered designs through sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and final production assets.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, gather feedback, and iterate on designs effectively.
• Provide UI engineering support to development teams, ensuring alignment between design and implementation.
• Assist in integrating technical, business, and user requirements into cohesive design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet usability standards while considering technical constraints, timelines, and budgets.
• Support design and production processes, including UX design and UI component delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align with industry standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant UX design or related experience.
• Proven experience creating reusable, accessible, and modular design systems.
• 5+ years of experience in user experience research using various research methods.
• 3+ years of experience with prototyping tools such as Figma or MURAL.
• Proficiency with usability testing tools or services.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and related practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG and Section 508.
• UX or design thinking certifications.
• Experience working with enterprise strategy teams, vendors, or third-party partners.