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UX/UI Designer
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What they do
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.
$107,269 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
- $80.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance United States, California, Carlsbad Aug 18, 2026
- Product Design
- W2 Only
- Hybrid to Carlsbad
- No relocation assistance
- Description
- Job Description Our client is looking for a UX/UI Designer to help shape end-to-end customer journeys across our ecommerce experience
- from first click to purchase and beyond.
- Own end-to-end UX/UI design for assigned features and product areas across ecommerce experience
- from problem framing through wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI
- Partner closely with Product Managers to translate business goals and requirements into clear, user-centered design solutions
- Coordinate design work on initiatives that span multiple teams or business units, aligning stakeholders and managing dependencies to keep work moving
- Partner closely with Engineering, building Figma files that are structured for clean design-to-code handoff, and participating in sprint/agile ceremonies to stay aligned on scope and timing
- Conduct evaluative research
- usability testing and validation
- before final designs are handed off to Engineering
- Conduct competitive research and apply industry benchmarks (e.g., Baymard Institute) to inform design decisions
- Adapt quickly and prioritize effectively as business needs and project scope shift, without losing sight of the end-to-end customer journey
- Present design work and rationale to Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional partners
- Ensure design consistency, accessibility, and quality across desktop and mobile experiences
- Iterate on shipped work based on performance data and customer feedback Qualifications Who you are:
- 4-6+ years of experience in UX/UI design, ideally in an ecommerce or digital product environment
- Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX process: problem framing, wireframes, prototypes, and shipped work
- Experience designing within an established design system, with an eye for consistency and reusable patterns
- Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating across teams and stakeholders
- Proficiency in Figma, including prototyping and component-based design
- Demonstrated ability to present and defend design decisions to cross-functional partners
- A track record of taking on increasing scope and ownership in your work
- Self-directed and resourceful
- comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-moving, evolving environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Skills
- Product design, Ux design, Ui design, Visual design, figma, design systems, AI, Figma Make, shopify
- Top Skills Details
- Product design,Ux design,Ui design,Visual design,figma,design systems,AI,Figma Make,shopify
- Additional Skills & Qualifications
Location:
Carlsbad, CA Contract Length:
12 monthsDepartment:
Technology |Sub-Department:
Digital Product & Experience Workplace Type:
Onsite Reports to: Senior Director, Digital Product & Experience (transitioning to Director, UX Design & Research once that role is filled- expected within a few months) F
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $65.00
- $80.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Workplace Type
- This is a hybrid position in Carlsbad,CA.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings