Senior UX Designer | New Jersey

Photon; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Variable pay/incentives

Job summary

Photon is looking for a highly skilled Senior UX Designer to lead the design of user-centric digital experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into engaging user journeys, ensuring consistency with design systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years of experience in UX/UI design, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD. Medical and dental benefits, a retirement plan, and paid time off are included.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in UX/UI design or product design.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Experience with usability testing and research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UX design processes from discovery to delivery.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Validate designs using data, feedback, and usability insights.

Skills

UX/UI design experience

Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD

User-centered design principles

Usability testing and research

Responsive design knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior UX Designer to lead the design of intuitive, user-centric digital experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into engaging and effective user journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UX design processes from discovery to delivery
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis
• Define user personas, journey maps, and information architecture
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, and stakeholders
• Ensure consistency with design systems and brand guidelines
• Validate designs using data, feedback, and usability insights
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to design best practices
• Advocate for user-centered design across the organization

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in UX/UI design or product design
• Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.)
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
• Experience with usability testing and research techniques
• Knowledge of responsive design and accessibility standards
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Exposure to design systems and component libraries
• Experience working on enterprise or large-scale digital products

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post