job summary: We're looking for an experienced UI Designer to create clean, intuitive, and visually compelling digital experiences. This role is responsible for translating user needs, business requirements, and brand standards into engaging interface designs and interaction models. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in visual design, interaction design, accessibility, and design systems, and works closely with UX, product, and development teams to deliver consistent, scalable, and user-centered experiences. Key Responsibilities UI Design & Visual Craft Apply strong visual design principles including typography, color theory, spacing, grid systems, and visual hierarchy Translate brand guidelines into intuitive and consistent UI designs across digital platforms Design high-quality user interfaces for web, mobile, and responsive experiences Ensure visual consistency and polish across all products and touchpoints Interaction & Experience Design Define interaction patterns, states, transitions, and feedback loops aligned to user behavior and system responses Design engaging motion and micro-interactions to enhance usability and experience quality Create experiences that function seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices using responsive, adaptive, and fluid design approaches Design Systems & Scalability Contribute to and evolve design systems, including reusable components, patterns, and standards Apply Atomic Design methodology to build scalable and maintainable UI systems Create and manage design tokens, style variables, and theming standards in collaboration with development teams Ensure consistency across products through structured component libraries and design governance Accessibility & Usability Ensure all designs meet WCAG (A11y) accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices Advocate for accessibility-first design thinking across all experiences Design Execution & Delivery Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs to communicate design intent Develop low-to-high fidelity prototypes that simulate real user interactions Produce detailed design specifications, annotations, and assets to support design-to-development handoff Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner closely with UX designers, product owners, developers, and business stakeholders Participate in design reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative improvements Stay current with emerging design trends, tools, and best practices Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in UI design, product design, or digital design Strong portfolio demonstrating UI design, interaction design, and design systems work Expertise in Figma (Adobe XD or Sketch is a plus)." Strong understanding of: Visual design fundamentals Interaction and motion design Responsive and adaptive design Experience working with design systems, component libraries, and Atomic Design principles Experience applying enterprise brand standards within digital interfaces Strong understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design practices Experience collaborating with development teams and supporting design handoff processes Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments Familiarity with usability testing and user research methods Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and front-end concepts for collaboration Experience with design system tooling (Figma libraries, tokens, etc.) Familiarity with accessibility testing tools Familiarity with leveraging AI-assisted design tools or designing interfaces for AI-driven products." location: New York, New York job type: Contract salary: $75 - 78 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: We're looking for an experienced UI Designer to create clean, intuitive, and visually compelling digital experiences. This role is responsible for translating user needs, business requirements, and brand standards into engaging interface designs and interaction models. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in visual design, interaction design, accessibility, and design systems, and works closely with UX, product, and development teams to deliver consistent, scalable, and user-centered experiences. Key Responsibilities UI Design & Visual Craft Apply strong visual design principles including typography, color theory, spacing, grid systems, and visual hierarchyTranslate brand guidelines into intuitive and consistent UI designs across digital platformsDesign high-quality user interfaces for web, mobile, and responsive experiencesEnsure visual consistency and polish across all products and touchpoints Interaction & Experience Design Define interaction patterns, states, transitions, and feedback loops aligned to user behavior and system responsesDesign engaging motion and micro-interactions to enhance usability and experience qualityCreate experiences that function seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices using responsive, adaptive, and fluid design approaches Design Systems & Scalability Contribute to and evolve design systems, including reusable components, patterns, and standardsApply Atomic Design methodology to build scalable and maintainable UI systemsCreate and manage design tokens, style variables, and theming standards in collaboration with development teamsEnsure consistency across products through structured component libraries and design governance Accessibility & Usability Ensure all designs meet WCAG (A11y) accessibility standards and inclusive design best practicesAdvocate for accessibility-first design thinking across all experiences Design Execution & Delivery Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs to communicate design intentDevelop low-to-high fidelity prototypes that simulate real user interactionsProduce detailed design specifications, annotations, and assets to support design-to-development handoffCollaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner closely with UX designers, product owners, developers, and business stakeholdersParticipate in design reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative improvementsStay current with emerging design trends, tools, and best practices Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, or a related field.7+ years of experience in UI design, product design, or digital designStrong portfolio demonstrating UI design, interaction design, and design systems workExpertise in Figma (Adobe XD or Sketch is a plus)."Strong understanding of:Visual design fundamentalsInteraction and motion designResponsive and adaptive designExperience working with design systems, component libraries, and Atomic Design principlesExperience applying enterprise brand standards within digital interfacesStrong understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design practicesExperience collaborating with development teams and supporting design handoff processesStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Experience working in Agile or Scrum environmentsFamiliarity with usability testing and user research methodsBasic understanding of HTML, CSS, and front-end concepts for collaborationExperience with design system tooling (Figma libraries, tokens, etc.)Familiarity with accessibility testing toolsFamiliarity with leveraging AI-assisted design tools or designing interfaces for AI-driven products." qualifications: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in UI design, product design, or digital design Strong portfolio demonstrating UI design, interaction design, and design systems work Expertise in Figma (Adobe XD or Sketch is a plus)." Strong understanding of: Visual design fundamentals Interaction and motion design Responsive and adaptive design Experience working with design systems, component libraries, and Atomic Design principles Experience applying enterprise brand standards within digital interfaces Strong understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design practices Experience collaborating with development teams and supporting design handoff processes Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments Familiarity with usability testing and user research methods Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and front-end concepts for collaboration Experience with design system tooling (Figma libraries, tokens, etc.) Familiarity with accessibility testing tools Familiarity with leveraging AI-assisted design tools or designing interfaces for AI-driven products." Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.