UI/UX Designer

Cognizant; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a UI/UX Designer to craft intuitive, accessible experiences for complex financial applications used in transfer agency operations, securities servicing, and fixed income processing.

The role emphasizes transforming regulatory requirements into user-centered designs, wireframes, prototypes, and scalable design systems while ensuring enterprise standards and WCAG compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience in enterprise SaaS, financial services, banking technology, capital markets, or other complex environments.
• Strong expertise in Figma, wireframes, interactive prototyping, and design systems.
• Hands-on experience conducting usability testing, user research, and stakeholder workshops.
• Solid understanding of responsive design and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Design user journeys, IA, wireframes, dashboards, and interaction models for enterprise financial apps.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Operations, clients, and engineering to simplify workflows.
• Conduct user research, discovery workshops, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop and maintain design systems, UI standards, component libraries, and reusable patterns.
• Apply accessibility best practices including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 compliance.

Skills

UI/UX design

Figma

Wireframing

Prototyping

Design systems

Usability testing

User research

Accessibility

Responsive design

Stakeholder workshops

Education

Tools

Figma

Design systems libraries

Job description

We are seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to create intuitive, accessible, and efficient user experiences for complex financial applications supporting transfer agency operations, securities servicing, fixed income processing, reporting, and administrative workflows. The ideal candidate will transform complex business and regulatory requirements into user-centered designs, wireframes, prototypes, and scalable design solutions while ensuring compliance with accessibility and enterprise standards.

In this role, you will:

Design user journeys, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, dashboards, and interaction models for enterprise financial applications.

Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Operations teams, clients, and engineering stakeholders to simplify complex transfer agency and fixed income workflows.

Conduct user research, discovery workshops, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to identify user needs and optimize experiences.

Develop and maintain design systems, UI standards, component libraries, and reusable design patterns.

Apply accessibility best practices including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 compliance across all user interfaces.

Work model:

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

5+ years of UI/UX design experience within enterprise SaaS, financial services, banking technology, capital markets, government systems, or other complex business environments.

Strong expertise in Figma, wireframing, interactive prototyping, and design systems.

Hands‑on experience conducting usability testing, user research, and stakeholder workshops.

Solid understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and user-centered design principles.

Experience designing data-rich applications, dashboards, and workflow‑driven platforms.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $ 68422 to $ 114000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.