A User Interface or User Experience (UI / UX) Designer assists with technology design to make products easier for people to use. Determines user preferences and assesses the process that users follow to access product functions; develops and tests new design models, and incorporates findings in to improved product design. Researches the behavior of internet users and consumers, compiles information about the target audience for a site, and develops website layout, design and technology features that improve accessibility and value for users.
User Experience Designer at Horizontal Talent User Experience Designer at Horizontal Talent in East Bethel, Minnesota Posted in 1 day ago. $37.00 - $71.00 per hour
Job Description:
Bring your design systems expertise to a role focused on shaping scalable, reusable digital experiences across web and mobile. In this position, you'll partner with designers, engineers, product managers, and accessibility specialists to improve consistency, usability, and efficiency through thoughtful system design and collaboration. Responsibilities Design, maintain, and improve reusable components, patterns, and shared assets in Figma. Identify opportunities to standardize solutions and strengthen scalability across digital products. Work closely with cross-functional partners to align design intent with production implementation. Create and update documentation, usage guidance, and best practices that support adoption across teams. Help ensure components and patterns are accessible, inclusive, and responsive across platforms. Contribute to design reviews, governance processes, and collaboration workflows that support a healthy design system. Evaluate tools and practices that improve design efficiency and design-to-development handoff. Skills 5+ years of UX or product design experience with meaningful design system contribution or ownership. Hands-on experience building or evolving reusable components, patterns, and shared libraries. Advanced Figma skills, including components, variants, auto-layout, and library management. Strong understanding of design system architecture and scalable design practices. Experience creating clear documentation, standards, and guidance that drive consistency. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers to support accurate implementation. Working knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles. Experience designing for responsive web and modern digital products. Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Skills Experience supporting design systems across web, iOS, and Android. Familiarity with design tokens, governance models, contribution processes, or release workflows. Exposure to modern design-to-code workflows and product development practices. Interest in or experience with AI-assisted design and development tools, such as prompt-based interfaces, code generation, Figma Make, or MCP-enabled tooling. Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and welcomed. We believe equitable hiring practices help create stronger teams, better ideas, and better outcomes for everyone. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex. Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. 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 $37 - $71 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
