UI/UX Web Design Lead
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New York, New York

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 70460|Posted May 29, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a UI/UX Web Design Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in crafting visually stunning and engaging digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic design solutions and enhance our web presence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and user experience strategy for our website, ensuring consistency and brand alignment.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system to support scalable web design frameworks.
  • Create visually engaging and responsive web pages that enhance user experience.
  • Collaborate closely with developers to ensure seamless integration of designs into code.
  • Conduct user testing and A/B testing to refine and improve web interactions.
  • Provide strategic UX/UI guidance to junior designers and team members.

Skills

  • Proven expertise in web design and UX/UI with a strong portfolio of responsive designs.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color, and layout.
  • Exceptional communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Basic front-end skills including HTML, CSS, and light JavaScript.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with corporate websites and familiarity with financial services.
  • Knowledge of analytics tools like Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics.
  • Ability to create light animations or interactive elements.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $51 - $90 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.