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UX Designer, Search Functionality Team (Fixed Term Contract)
At *************, we live by a simple yet powerful principle: “Focus on the user, and all else will follow.” As a UX Designer on the Search team, you’ll tackle complex challenges and transform them into intuitive, user-friendly experiences for billions of people worldwide. From crafting user flows and wireframes to building high-fidelity prototypes, you’ll envision how users interact with our products and bring those visions to life in ways that feel inspired, polished, and even magical.
*************’s User Experience (UX) team is a multidisciplinary group of Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers. Together, we dive deep into understanding the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of our users to create products that are not only functional but also delightful. We collaborate closely with engineering and product management teams to deliver innovative, user-centered solutions that drive value for both users and *************’s business.
As a UX Designer, you’ll rely on user-centered design principles to create industry-leading experiences—from concept to execution. You’ll work alongside design partners to evolve *************’s design language and build beautiful, innovative products that people love to use.
In this role, you’ll join a small, agile team that rapidly prototypes and tests a wide range of product ideas. You’ll design and iterate across multiple projects, implement proofs of concept, and collaborate with engineering and product management teams to bring your ideas to life.
************* Search is redefining how people find information—anywhere and anytime. By joining the Search team, you’ll have the opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges, expand our infrastructure, and create universally accessible experiences that billions of people rely on every day.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver creative, thoughtful solutions.
- Communicate the user experience at various stages of the design process through wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes.
- Incorporate user feedback and business requirements into ongoing product updates.
- Advocate for design-centered changes, refinements, and improvements, ensuring they are prioritized in the product roadmap.
- Work within a user-centered design process to ideate, prototype, and iterate on product features.
- Partner with the broader team to solve complex problems and deliver impactful, user-focused solutions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence product design strategy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in product design or UX.
- Experience designing across multiple platforms, collaborating with technical and design teams to create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
- A portfolio, website, or relevant link to your work included in your resume (e.g., a viewable link or access instructions).
- Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience working in a cross-functional organization.
- Experience with search, assistant, or AI products.
- Familiarity with technical constraints and limitations for platforms like desktop, Android, and iOS, along with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and ideate products from scratch and improve features within a user-centered design process.
Client Details
Client
Mortgage Financing and Reliable Housing
About the Company
Our software company is transforming the mortgage financing and reliable housing landscape through innovative digital solutions. We offer a streamlined platform that simplifies mortgage applications, approvals, and payment processing while ensuring data security and compliance. By integrating advanced analytics and user-friendly design, our tools empower financial institutions and real estate professionals to deliver faster, more reliable housing solutions, making homeownership more accessible and sustainable.
Funded
Early Stage (Series A), Expansion Stage (Series C and beyond), Growth Stage (Series B), Pre-Seed, Seed
Key Details
Salary
$150,000–$180,000
Work Authorization
U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card), H-1B Visa
Location
New York
Hire Type
Contract, Contract-to-Hire
Relocation
Able to relocate new hires
Remote/Onsite
Yes
Industries
E-commerce & Retail
Company Size
101-250 employees
Minimum Education
Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Professional Certification
Experience Level
Mid-Level, Senior
Desired Skills
Accessibility (WCAG Compliance), Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Collaboration, A/B Testing, Conducting one-on-one interviews to gather insights, Data-Driven Design, Design Systems, Design Tools, Designing and analyzing user surveys.
Desired Products