Web Design Lead [78536]

Onward Search; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Program

Education Reimbursement

Ongoing Training & Development

Job summary

A leading staffing company is looking for a Web Design Lead for a financial services client in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves designing high-performance digital experiences that engage key audiences and driving the evolution of the corporate website. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers a competitive hourly wage and allows remote work four days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in web or digital design.
• Strong UX/UI skills and solid grasp of design principles.
• Hands-on experience designing light animations or interactive web features.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual and UX direction for the corporate website.
• Create and maintain design systems for a cohesive web experience.
• Collaborate with developers for pixel-perfect design implementation.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Responsive Design

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $85.00/hr

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Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re looking to hire a Web Design Lead for our financial services client to help drive the evolution of its corporate website—the cornerstone of its digital strategy. This role focuses on creating high-performing digital experiences that generate leads and engage key audiences.

As part of the web strategy and operations team, you’ll collaborate closely with product and segment marketing to deliver high-quality, strategically aligned design solutions across corporate websites and campaign landing pages.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity located in Jersey City, NJ working one day/week in the office and four days remotely.

Pay: $75-$85/hour + benefits, paid weekly!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the visual and UX direction for the corporate website, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards
• Create and maintain design systems to support a scalable and cohesive web experience
• Design and build responsive, visually engaging web pages and interactive components
• Use light animation and interactive features to enrich the digital experience
• Collaborate with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of design concepts
• Lead wireframing, information architecture, and user flows to optimize user experience
• Guide junior designers and cross-functional team members on UX/UI best practices
• Conduct user testing and A/B testing to validate design decisions and improve outcomes

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in web or digital design, with a portfolio showcasing responsive and visually compelling work
• Portfolio link must be included on the resume; relevant work samples must be attached when submitting
• Strong UX/UI skills and a solid grasp of design principles, including typography, color theory, and layout
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience
• Demonstrated experience working within design systems and component-based design frameworks
• In-depth understanding of responsive design, web accessibility standards (WCAG), and best practices
• Hands-on experience designing light animations or interactive web features using tools such as CSS animations or Ceros
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple web projects in a fast-paced, corporate environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Marketing, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the financial services industry, particularly in a corporate web design or digital marketing environment

Nice-to-Have (Plus):

• Familiarity with analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, or Hotjar

To be considered for this Web Design Lead opportunity, apply now!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Financial Services, Banking, and Design Services

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Inferred from the description for this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

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