Senior UX Designer UI Engineering & Design Systems : 26-00923

Akraya; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Senior UX Designer to lead and collaborate on the design and delivery of high-quality UI/UX components across multiple platforms within a rigorous software development lifecycle. The role involves close partnership with business stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure designs meet usability goals and technical requirements.

This individual will innovate on UI/UX practices, advocate for user-centric design, and enhance interaction and design systems integration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in HTML/CSS/JS and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with user experience research and usability testing tools.
• Strong familiarity with design prototyping tools like Figma and MURAL.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business partners to fine-tune UX strategies aligning with sentient design principles.
• Deliver and guide the implementation of UI components and accessibility standards.
• Synthesize user data and feedback to guide product design strategies.
• Provide detailed UI engineering support to development teams, ensuring seamless integration into business applications.
• Facilitate design sessions, gather stakeholder feedback, and implement necessary design adjustments.

Skills

Storybook

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

Figma

Agile

Job description

Job Details

Primary Skills: Storybook (Advanced), HTML/CSS (Expert), JavaScript (Intermediate), Figma (Intermediate), Agile (Knowledgeable). Contract Type: W2 Only Duration:12+ Months Location:San Francisco, CA Pay Range:$100 - $120 per hour on W2

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior UX Designer to lead and collaborate on the design and delivery of high-quality UX/UI components across multiple platforms within a rigorous software development lifecycle. The role involves close partnership with business stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure designs meet usability goals and technical requirements. This individual will innovate on UI/UX practices, advocate for user-centric design, and enhance interaction and design systems integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with business partners to fine-tune UX strategies aligning with sentient design principles.
• Deliver and guide the implementation of UI components and accessibility standards.
• Synthesize user data and feedback to guide product design strategies.
• Provide detailed UI engineering support to development teams, ensuring seamless integration into business applications.
• Facilitate design sessions, gather stakeholder feedback, and implement necessary design adjustments.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in HTML/CSS/JS and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with user experience research and usability testing tools.
• Strong familiarity with design prototyping tools like Figma and MURAL.

Domain Experience

Candidates must have experience working in technology-driven business environments, preferably with enterprise systems. Section 508 and WCAG expertise are beneficial.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!