User Experience Designer

Horizontal Talent; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a User Experience Designer to shape thoughtful, intuitive digital experiences from concept through implementation in a hybrid role.

You will lead end-to-end design work, collaborate closely with Product and Engineering in an Agile environment, and contribute to products that balance user needs with business goals and impact.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience designing digital products end to end.
• Proficiency in Figma for wireframes, UI design, and prototyping.
• Experience building user journeys and information architecture.
• Ability to create high-fidelity designs and detailed handoff documentation.
• Solid interaction design skills for moderately complex workflows.
• Experience working within design systems and reusable UI components.
• Comfort working in Agile teams alongside Product and Engineering.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience supporting usability testing and incorporating findings into design iterations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn loosely defined challenges into actionable design plans.

Responsibilities

• Own UX design work for feature-level or product-specific initiatives from early concept through final handoff.
• Create user flows, wireframes, high‑fidelity interfaces, and interactive prototypes that bring ideas to life.
• Translate user needs, business goals, and technical considerations into clear design solutions.
• Prepare production‑ready design specifications to support engineering implementation.
• Design multi‑step interactions and improve the overall quality of user experiences.
• Develop information architecture and journey maps to support cohesive product experiences.
• Apply accessibility and inclusive design practices throughout the design process.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Share design decisions using user insights, business context, and data where available.
• Support usability testing efforts and use feedback to refine and improve design solutions.
• Contribute to design consistency by following established UX standards and reusable design patterns.
• Help clarify problem statements and prioritize work based on user impact, business value, and feasibility.

Skills

Figma expert

User flows

Information architecture

Prototyping

Agile teamwork

Design systems

Usability testing

Tools

Figma

Jira

Job description

Join a dynamic product team as a User Experience Designer, where you’ll help shape thoughtful, intuitive digital experiences from concept through implementation. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end design work, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and contribute to products that make a meaningful impact for users and the business.

Responsibilities

• Own UX design work for feature-level or product-specific initiatives from early concept through final handoff.
• Create user flows, wireframes, high‑fidelity interfaces, and interactive prototypes that bring ideas to life.
• Translate user needs, business goals, and technical considerations into clear design solutions.
• Prepare production‑ready design specifications to support engineering implementation.
• Design multi‑step interactions and improve the overall quality of user experiences.
• Develop information architecture and journey maps to support cohesive product experiences.
• Apply accessibility and inclusive design practices throughout the design process.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders in an Agile environment.
• Share design decisions using user insights, business context, and data where available.
• Support usability testing efforts and use feedback to refine and improve design solutions.
• Contribute to design consistency by following established UX standards and reusable design patterns.
• Help clarify problem statements and prioritize work based on user impact, business value, and feasibility.

Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience designing digital products end to end.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma for wireframes, UI design, and prototyping.
• Experience building user journeys, flows, and information architecture.
• Ability to create high‑fidelity designs and detailed handoff documentation.
• Solid interaction design skills for moderately complex workflows.
• Experience working within design systems and reusable UI components.
• Comfort working in Agile teams alongside Product and Engineering.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience supporting usability testing and incorporating findings into design iterations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to turn loosely defined challenges into actionable design plans.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Jira.
• Experience offering informal mentorship or guidance to other designers.
• Background working in fast‑paced, iterative product environments.
• Comfort contributing to team‑wide consistency through shared UX practices.
• Exposure to AI‑related product work is a plus.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, and where equity and belonging are part of how we work every day. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who are excited to contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $31 - $64 per hour based on qualifications and experience.