UX Architect at Horizontal Talent UX Architect at Horizontal Talent in Minneapolis, Minnesota Posted in about 24 hours ago. We're seeking a User Experience (UX) Architect to help shape a cohesive, accessible experience across customer-facing digital and real-world touchpoints. In this role, you'll partner closely with product owners, business analysts, developers, QA/testers, and compliance partners to translate requirements into clear experience architectures-turning complex needs into intuitive, human-centered solutions that are easy to find, use, and understand. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences, and we're committed to building an inclusive team where everyone can do their best work. Required Skills Proven ability to plan and design end-to-end experience architecture across multiple touchpoints Strong human-centered and accessible design approach (accessibility-first mindset) Ability to create and communicate UX artifacts such as: Conceptual models Personas User flows Wireframes Interactive prototypes Experience optimizing experiences for findability and usability while balancing technical and business constraints Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional partners (product, engineering, QA, compliance, etc.) Clear, proactive communication skills and comfort working in highly integrated environments Curiosity, strong attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset Nice to Have Skills Experience supporting payment-related experiences (e.g., wires, ACH, or similar) Experience working with distributed teams and coordinating work across time zones Experience reviewing peer deliverables and providing constructive feedback on interaction patterns and design decisions Preferred Education and Experience Approximately 5-8 years of UX experience in experience architecture, interaction design, or a closely related discipline Experience in fintech, banking, or financial services is helpful but not required Other Requirements Hybrid schedule: approximately 60% in-office Ability to work primarily aligned to Eastern Time; core hours are generally 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ET (flexible) Candidates must be able to complete a background check and drug screen upon offer This is a contract role (extension likely; conversion not expected) Bring your expertise, your perspective, and your curiosity-apply today to help design experiences that make complex work feel simple and inclusive for everyone.