UI/UX Web Design Lead at Horizontal Talent in Jersey City, New Jersey

Job Description:

In this role, you'll report to the head of web strategy and operations and will be responsible for creating visually compelling, on-brand web pages and interactive elements that enhance our digital presence. You'll use your expertise in design, front-end development, and light animation to build responsive, engaging user experiences. Working with the rest of the web team and marketing teams, you'll bring creative concepts to life, ensuring a cohesive and polished web experience that aligns with our brand vision.

What you'll do:
• Design and UX oversight of website experience
• Set and document web visual identity and UX standards. Ensure they are applied consistently across site in day-to-day operations.
• Maintain and expand the design system, contributing to a cohesive and scalable web design framework.
• Design and implement visually engaging, responsive web pages that enhance the user experience and reflect brand identity.
• Develop interactive elements and light animations to create a more dynamic, engaging site experience.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless translation of designs into code, maintaining design fidelity.
• Wireframing, user flows, IA
• Provide strategic UX/UI direction to junior designer and web team members
• User testing, A/B testing

Requirements:
• 6+ years of experience in web or digital design with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive and visually compelling work.
• Strong web design and UX/UI skills
• Proficiency in Figma and basic Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based web design.
• Basic front-end skills (HTML, CSS, and light JavaScript) to support collaboration with developers.
• Experience with creating light animations or interactive elements (e.g., CSS animations, Ceros).
• Corporate website experience required
• Financial services preferred


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.