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Associate UI/UX Designer

New York, New York, United StatesHybridFull Time$70,000–$80,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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As an Associate Experience Designer (UI/UX) with our confidential client you'll contribute to end-to-end product design for mobile, tablet, and web experiences. You will collaborate with design leads, product strategists, and engineers to translate user research and business goals into wireframes, prototypes, and polished visual interfaces. This role is ideal for early-career designers who are strong in interaction design, visual hierarchy, and design thinking, and who are eager to grow their portfolio working on consumer-facing digital products.

What You’ll Do

  • Participate in the design thinking process and contribute to user-centered solutions
  • Conduct user research and synthesize findings into user goals, journey maps, and information architecture
  • Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs for web and mobile
  • Apply design fundamentals — layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and accessibility best practices
  • Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure pixel‑perfect implementation and practical component design
  • Partner with strategy and product teams to align designs with business objectives and KPIs
  • Learn and apply modern design tools and workflows (Figma, prototyping, design systems)

Qualifications

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design fundamentals and digital product work
  • Solid understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and interaction design
  • Experience or familiarity with Figma (or similar design/prototyping tools)
  • Ability to communicate design decisions clearly to cross-functional teams
  • Detail-oriented with a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset
  • Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, or related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience)

Bonus Points

  • Coursework or certificate experience from programs like BrainStation or other UX bootcamps
  • Prior experience working on consumer mobile apps or large-scale web products
  • Familiarity with design systems, accessibility (WCAG), or user testing methodologies

Perks & Benefits

  • Mentorship program and career development resources
  • Comprehensive health & wellness benefits package
  • Retirement planning options
  • Parental leave program
  • Flexible working hours and work-from-home flexibility
  • Service recognition programs, social outings, and retreats
  • Culture of continuous learning and professional development

Compensation & Work Authorization

  • Estimated salary range: $70,000 to $80,000 (estimate; final offer will vary based on experience, education, skills, and local market data).
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Final offers are contingent on identity and employment eligibility verification.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — please notify us if you need an accommodation during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Apply through the CareerTakes platform. Applicants may be considered for additional matched opportunities across our platform. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

CareerTakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process,
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