Sr. UX Designer | Proof of Concept

Aquent; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a UX/UI Designer to lead the design of a theme-able Figma design system for a global healthcare leader. This remote role involves collaborating with a talented team to enhance user experiences across various commercial websites. Extensive Figma experience and a deep understanding of design systems are crucial for success.

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Figma, including proficiency with advanced features.
• Proven experience leveraging and building design systems.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the discovery and design process for a proof-of-concept Figma design system.
• Conduct assessments of existing brand experiences for improvements.

Skills

Figma

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

**This is a remote role open to authorized, W2 talent who are located within the Eastern Timezone and able to flex to collaborate with colleagues in Europe**

Join a global healthcare leader as a key contributor to their innovative design system evolution! You will have a direct impact on how users experience a wide range of commercial product websites, shaping the future of digital engagement for this renowned organization. Partnering with a talented team of XD designers, business stakeholders, and tech experts, you’ll be at the forefront of creating cutting-edge, user-centered digital experiences.

As a UX/UI Designer collaborating with Aquent, you’ll be immersed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, leading the charge on designing proofs-of-concept for a theme-able Figma design system. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the visual language and user experience of various commercial websites, ensuring seamless brand consistency and a superior user journey.

What You’ll Do:

• Spearhead the discovery and design process for a series of proofs-of-concept, focusing on a theme-able Figma design system.
• Craft specific pages for diverse product brand commercial websites, utilizing and expanding upon the evolving design system.
• Conduct thorough assessments and audits of existing brand experiences to identify areas for standardization, simplification, and improvement, aligning with design system strategy and UX/UI best practices.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing and evolving design system standards, including adherence to global parent design system guidelines.
• Collaborate with leadership to define priorities and provide expert guidance on incorporating templates into the design system.
• Play a key role in piloting end-to-end design system workflows, iterating on and refining templates based on user feedback and evolving needs.

Must-Haves:

• Extensive experience in Figma, including proficiency with libraries, components, variable modes, tokens, auto-layout, and other advanced features.
• Proven experience leveraging and building design systems, demonstrating a deep understanding of their principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling seamless teamwork with cross-functional partners.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $85to $95an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.