Technology - Sr. UX UI Designer

Job#: 3026258

Job Description:

About the Role

We're looking for a UI/UX Designer with research experience to help design intuitive, high quality digital experiences across our platforms. This is a hands on individual contributor role focused on delivering strong interaction and visual design, informed by lightweight user research and data driven insights.

You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and cross functional partners to translate user needs and business requirements into thoughtful, usable, and scalable design solutions. This role require curiosity, collaboration, and a strong foundation in user centered design.

The primary mission of this role is to improve usability and reduce friction across customer journeys, contributing to meaningful customer and business outcomes through well executed design.

What You'll Do

Design & Execution

Design user flows, wireframes, high fidelity UI designs, and interactive prototypes for web, mobile web, mobile/tablet app, and Point of Sale experiences.

Translate product requirements and user needs into clear, intuitive design solutions.

Produce detailed design specifications and interaction documentation to support high quality engineering implementation.

Iterate on designs based on feedback, usability findings, and technical constraints.

Research & Insight Contribution

Conduct lightweight, designer led research activities such as usability testing, concept validation, heuristic evaluations, and customer feedback sessions.

Partner with product managers, analytics teams, or UX researchers to leverage existing research, behavioral data, and insights.

Help synthesize research findings into actionable design recommendations.

Validate designs through testing and feedback to improve usability and reduce implementation risk.

Apply research insights pragmatically, balancing speed, confidence, and learning.

UserCentered Design

Apply user centered design principles to identify usability issues and opportunities.

Advocate for the user by grounding design decisions in evidence where possible.

Balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints while maintaining a high usability bar.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with product managers to clarify requirements and align on design direction.

Work with engineers to ensure designs are feasible, scalable, and implemented accurately.

Partner with marketing, brand, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and consistent experiences.

Clearly communicate design concepts and research insights through visuals, prototypes, and presentations.

Craft & Quality

Maintain strong attention to visual and interaction design details.

Contribute to and follow established design systems, patterns, and accessibility standards.

Participate in design critiques and peer reviews to continuously improve quality.

Stay current with UX, UI, and research best practices and trends in digital product design.

What You Bring

Required

4-7 years of experience designing user experiences for digital products (web and/or mobile).

A portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design work, including examples informed by user feedback or research.

Solid understanding of user centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.

Experience conducting or supporting basic UX research activities such as usability testing or concept validation.

Ability to apply research findings and data to improve design outcomes.

Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Experience working in Agile product teams.

Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (Figma preferred; Sketch, Adobe, or similar).

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements.

Preferred

Experience designing for ecommerce, retail, or other customer and internal-facing digital products.

Familiarity with accessibility guidelines and inclusive design practices.

Experience working within a design system.

Comfort partnering with analytics or research partners to interpret insights.

Experience iterating designs based on usability feedback or A/B test learnings.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.