UX​/UI Design Specialist

UX/UI Design Specialist

We’re currently seeking candidates for a UX/UI Design Specialist position at a highly successful investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The UX/UI Design Specialist will translate user needs and organizational goals into audience-friendly digital interfaces (web and mobile) while ensuring adherence to brand standards. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of UX/UI experience and a solutions-oriented mindset and proactive approach.

This is a 6+ month contract position paying between $35-$40/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work-model consisting of three on-site and two remote days per week. This opportunity requires on-site presence in Boston, MA for the three on-site workdays.

• Create and refine user-friendly digital interfaces, including mobile and web, to ensure positive digital experiences.
• Conduct user research (interviews, usability testing, and surveys) and analysis to develop data-driven decisions.
• Review digital interface designs with focus on brand standards, business objectives, and user needs. Provide feedback and propose solutions.
• Assist in creating wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and prototypes while ensuring alignment to brand goals and standards and user needs.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to implement accurate design specifications, user experience requirements, and assets.
• Assist in preparing and improving user personas and flows, journey maps, and ad-hoc documentation that highlights user needs and promotes positive, cohesive user experience across digital interfaces.
• Create, update, and maintain design assets while working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date on design technologies and trends and assist in continuous process improvement processes.
• Provide additional support as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science, or related field (required).
• 2-4+ years of UX/UI design experience (including internships). Financial services experience a plus, but not required.
• Previous experience with Adobe XD, Figma, and/or similar design and prototyping tools.
• Experience utilizing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar content management system (CMS).
• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently while adapting to evolving needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem-solve.