UX Designer

Acadaca Llc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadaca seeks an experienced UX/UI designer to own the design quality of ecommerce client work, including design systems and reusable patterns. You will translate business goals into design decisions, collaborate with engineers on AI-generated frontend code review, and ensure WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in UX/UI design, preferably in ecommerce or agency environments.
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Sketch, or equivalent) and design system management.
• Strong understanding of Shopify themes, ecommerce UX patterns, and conversion optimization.
• Experience with responsive design, mobile-first principles, and accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, React) sufficient for effective developer collaboration.
• AI design tool experience or strong aptitude for rapid adoption.

Responsibilities

• Own UX/UI design for assigned project slots and retainer clients—wireframes through production assets.
• Build and maintain reusable design systems and component libraries for productized offerings (Core Shopify Theme, Sanity Accelerator).
• Integrate AI tools into the design workflow for rapid prototyping, asset generation, and design iteration.
• Produce clear, complete design specs that engineers can implement without ambiguity. Participate in implementation review.
• Present design concepts and rationale to clients. Translate business goals into design decisions.
• Ensure all client deliverables meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and align with client brand guidelines.
• Use AI tools for rapid prototyping, layout generation, and design exploration.
• Leverage AI for asset creation (imagery, icons, illustrations) where appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineers on AI-generated frontend code review for design fidelity.
• Continuously evaluate new AI design tools and recommend adoption where they improve quality or speed.

Skills

UX/UI design

Design tools (Figma/Sketch)

Shopify themes

Accessibility standards

Frontend collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

React basics

Job description

The Seat

Own the design quality of Acadaca’s ecommerce client work—creating design systems, client-facing interfaces, and reusable patterns that accelerate delivery and elevate outcomes.

Accountabilities

• Client Design Delivery: Execute within the focus calendar model. Own UX/UI design for assigned project slots and retainer clients—wireframes through production assets.
• Design Systems: Build and maintain reusable design systems and component libraries for productized offerings (Core Shopify Theme, Sanity Accelerator).
• AI-Augmented Design: Integrate AI tools into the design workflow for rapid prototyping, asset generation, and design iteration.
• Developer Handoff: Produce clear, complete design specs that engineers can implement without ambiguity. Participate in implementation review.
• Client Communication: Present design concepts and rationale to clients. Translate business goals into design decisions.
• Brand & Accessibility Standards: Ensure all client deliverables meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and align with client brand guidelines.
• Use AI tools for rapid prototyping, layout generation, and design exploration.
• Leverage AI for asset creation (imagery, icons, illustrations) where appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineers on AI-generated frontend code review for design fidelity.
• Continuously evaluate new AI design tools and recommend adoption where they improve quality or speed.

Key Performance Indicators

Metric

Target

Wireframe-to-approval cycle under 5 business days

Growing library of design system components

Client satisfaction

Accessibility compliance

100% of deliverables pass WCAG 2.1 AA

Core Competencies

• 3+ years in UX/UI design, preferably in ecommerce or agency environments.
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma, Sketch, or equivalent) and design system management.
• Strong understanding of Shopify themes, ecommerce UX patterns, and conversion optimization.
• Experience with responsive design, mobile-first principles, and accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, React) sufficient for effective developer collaboration.
• AI design tool experience or strong aptitude for rapid adoption.

GWC Fit

A designer who thinks in systems, not just screens. Gets energized by creating patterns that scale across clients and projects. Wants to push the boundary of what’s possible with AI-augmented design while maintaining craft quality.

Growth Path

Path to Senior UX Designer, Design Lead, or Creative Director. Opportunity to shape design practice across Acadaca’s client portfolio.