Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Senior UX/UI Designer for a hybrid opportunity in New York, NY with a reputable agency supporting enterprise clients. This full-time role will join the Product Team and collaborate across disciplines to create compelling user experiences for web apps and digital experience projects. Employees are encouraged to work onsite 2-3 days per week in a beautiful, casual Midtown office. (NYC candidates only please.)

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact digital solutions in a collaborative, creative environment. You’ll be producing innovative work across platforms, helping define branded systems, and bringing strategic UX/UI concepts to life.

Candidates must have regulated industry experience at the enterprise level.

The application deadline for this role is 08/29/2025.

Senior UX/UI Designer Responsibilities:

• Produce innovative work that translates complex ideas and UX findings into compelling, smart, and forward-thinking digital experiences across platforms, mobile and media applications, and internal tools.

• Communicate those concepts through end-to-end client journeys, narratives/stories, prototypes, sketches, wireframes, interface designs, and/or information architectures.

• Produce and maintain the UX/UI framework, including branded theme and component system.

• Define, evolve or leverage client brand systems to meet user and client needs; ensure all delivered work adheres to and maintains visual and brand consistency.

• Test concepts and ideas by leveraging relevant software, tools, and processes including usability testing.

Senior UX/UI Designer Qualifications:

• Portfolio of successfully launched work that demonstrates strategic, conceptual, and creative thinking.

• 7+ years agency or in-house UX design and production experience.

• 2+ years leading user experience projects, including overseeing UX/creative teams and production.

• 2+ years as client-facing UX lead with direct client interactions.

• Expert understanding of digital product design and user experience deliverables, tools, and methodologies.

• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research—gathering insights to generating conclusions.

• Confident and well-articulated presenter to clients and colleagues, gathering feedback and managing requests.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in UX, design thinking, HCI, design or similar discipline.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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