UX/UI Designer
The UX/UI Designer at Confidential Client is responsible for creating user-focused, visually engaging, and intuitive digital experiences by collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders. This role involves designing interfaces, mapping user journeys, developing wireframes, and maintaining consistent design systems while balancing user needs with business goals. The position emphasizes adaptability to various design requirements, continuous learning, and contributing to meaningful, human-centered technology solutions.
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Role overview
Confidential Client in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a UX/UI Designer to craft intuitive, accessible web and mobile experiences. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other designers to translate user needs into polished interfaces and interactive prototypes. This is an on-site (Grand Rapids) or hybrid role as determined by the client.
What You’ll Do
- Own end-to-end UI and UX work for features and small product areas
- Translate user research and product requirements into wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
- Create and maintain component-driven design systems and reusable UI patterns
- Work closely with engineering to ensure designs are implemented accurately and meet performance/accessibility standards
- Run or support usability testing, synthesize findings, and iterate on designs
- Communicate design rationale clearly to stakeholders and incorporate feedback
- Advocate for accessibility, responsive design, and consistent UX across platforms
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of professional UX/UI design experience (web and/or mobile)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating UX process, interaction design, and visual design
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar)
- Solid understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, and interaction patterns
- Experience producing wireframes, prototypes, and specs that enable engineering handoff
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to cross-functional teams
- Attention to accessibility, responsiveness, and design consistency
- Ability to work onsite in Grand Rapids, MI or within a reasonable commuting distance; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) or working closely with engineers on implementation
- Experience conducting or synthesizing user research and usability testing
- Experience building or extending component libraries / design systems
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision) — details provided by the client
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative team culture with cross-functional product development
- Hybrid or flexible schedule as determined by the client
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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