Sr. UX/UI Designer (IA Information Architecture & Ad-tech)

ektello; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm in New York is seeking a Designer 4 to lead the design of innovative ad solutions. You will collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to create impactful product offerings. Requirements include 8+ years of design experience and a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design skills. This contract role offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring presence in the New York office three days a week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Design (UI, UX, Product).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design.
• Solid understanding of accessibility and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design initiatives from concept to launch.
• Set the quality bar for product experiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver product solutions.

Skills

User-centered design processes

Strategic problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Prototyping skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10+ years relevant experience

Job description

Overview

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Position Summary

As a Designer 4 (contract) on the Ad Solutions team, you will lead the design of new ad solutions and optimize existing ones, keeping offerings innovative and competitive. You will work directly with product managers, researchers, and engineers to translate business and user needs into impactful product solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design initiatives: independently own large-scale projects from concept to launch, including strategic ideation, detailed flows, wireframes, visuals, and specifications.
• Set the quality bar: deliver best-in-class product experiences across multiple platforms, focusing on simplicity, cohesion, and innovation.
• Leverage and extend design systems: effectively apply and evolve existing design systems to create cohesive, scalable user experiences across products, ensuring consistency in visual language and interaction patterns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: work closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, marketers and other designers to define problems and deliver polished product solutions.
• Influence global platform teams: drive consensus across partner teams such as Home, Gaming, and Digital Appliances through exploratory design and clear communication.
• Practice user-centered design: deeply understand the needs of our customers and advertisers through participation in industry forums, user research, and usability testing. Incorporate insights into design decisions.
• Design citizenship: elevate the Design culture through collaboration, peer mentorship, and thoughtful feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in Design (UI, UX, Product), including experience designing B2B, SaaS, or enterprise products.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design processes, strategic problem solving skills, and a high level of craft.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define long term product strategy and address immediate tactical needs.
  • Solid understanding of accessibility and design systems.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, time management and organizational skills.
  • Prototyping skills to bring designs to life.
• Education And Years Of Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or 10+ years relevant experience.
  • 8-10 years in Design (UI, UX, Product), including experience designing B2B, SaaS, or enterprise products.
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience in ad-tech.
  • Experience with multi-platform products (e.g., apps that span mobile + TV, or connected ecosystems).
  • Experience with multi-language products.
  • Experience running user research sessions.
  • Familiarity with AI-enhanced user experiences or contextual design patterns.

About The Team

Our team powers innovative and data-driven advertising experiences across ecosystem of devices, including TV, phones, and connected devices. We create tools and experiences that connect brands with consumers, delivering value to both. The Ad Solutions Design team works closely with product managers, researchers, and engineers to conceptualize, design, and build high-quality product experiences. The team drives the future of performance solutions that deliver full-funnel outcomes. This high-priority team has recently announced the successful launch of products such as Optimal Reach, Data+, Mobile Conversions, and Web Conversions.

Work Schedule

Hybrid Schedule (Requiring 3 days / week in our Mountain View or New York City office).

Assignment Length: 12 months.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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