UX Designer and Strategist

Partners Consulting; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a UX Designer and Strategist for remote projects in New York. This pivotal role involves shaping user experiences for large-scale websites while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years in UX/UI design, a strong understanding of accessibility, and the ability to translate insights into effective designs.

Qualifications

• Five plus (5+) years in UX / UI design with a focus on user-friendly digital experiences.
• Proven experience designing for large-scale websites; knowledge of ADA/WCAG compliance.
• Ability to balance UX strategy with hands-on design execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX strategy, design, and maintenance of the design system.
• Ensure designs align with accessibility guidelines and manage usability testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement.

Skills

UX Design

UI Design

Data Analysis

Usability Testing

Collaboration

Prototyping

Accessibility Best Practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Figma

HTML

CSS

Job description

Title: UX Designer and Strategist
Location: New York, NY (remote)
Type: Contract

Our client is seeking a UX Designer and Strategist to play a key role in shaping the user experience of websites. This role will work on projects ranging from individual component designs to full section redesigns while also managing the day-to-day operations of our design system. You'll collaborate with digital strategy, product, technology, and content strategy teams to create user-centered, accessible, and data-driven solutions that enhance our website's usability and engagement.

Key Accountabilities:
As a member of the Marketing & Technology Product Team, you will:

• Lead UX Strategy & Design : Develop and execute UX strategies for projects of varying scope, from individual UI components to multi-page experiences.
• Design System Management : Maintain and evolve the design system, ensuring consistency and usability across the website.
• Accessibility & Inclusive Design : Ensure all designs align with ADA / WCAG guidelines, creating experiences that are accessible to users of all abilities.
• Data-Driven & Customer Journey Design : Use user research, A/B testing, and analytics to inform design decisions, ensuring a seamless customer journey.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment : Partner with cross-functional teams, including digital strategy, product, engineering, and content teams, to align UX decisions with business goals.
• Wireframing & Prototyping : Create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity design concepts, ensuring intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Usability Testing & Research : Conduct usability testing and A/B testing to validate design decisions and iterate based on insights.
• Design Execution : Work across strategy and execution, from conceptualizing UX improvements to designing detailed, ready-for-development UI components.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five plus (5+) years in UX / UI design, with experience in both strategic and tactical aspects of design.
• Proven experience designing user-friendly digital experiences, preferably for large-scale websites.
• Experience in usability testing, user research, and A/B testing.
• Strong understanding of customer journey mapping and ability to design with data-driven insights.
• Deep knowledge of accessibility best practices (ADA, WCAG compliance) and inclusive design.
• Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and design system management.
• Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, and how designs translate into code).
• Ability to balance big-picture UX strategy with hands-on design execution.
• Comfortable working with multiple teams, including product managers, developers, and content strategists. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to work independently on web data and partner with data teams for deeper analysis.
• Familiarity with Storybook to manage design-to-development workflows is preferred.

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