UI/UX Design Consultant II

VSG seeks "UI/UX Design Consultant – II” for the major Insurance client located at Jersey City, NJ (One day in the office per week).

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Job Title: UI/UX Design Consultant – II
Job Location: Jersey City, NJ (One day in the office per week)
Job Duration: 6 Months Right-to-hire

Role Overview:

• At Client's Investments, we are committed to delivering high-performing digital experiences that drive lead generation and connect with our audiences.
• This role is a key contributor to shaping user-centered, visually engaging, and goal-oriented web experiences.
• Our corporate website is the cornerstone of our digital strategy, and we are seeking a talented Web Design Lead to guide its evolution.
• By collaborating closely with product and segment marketing teams, we strive to bring high craft, strategic design solutions to life across our corporate web site and campaign pages.
• In this contract role, you'll report to the head of web strategy and operations and will be responsible for creating visually compelling, on-brand web pages and interactive elements that enhance our digital presence.
• You'll use your expertise in design, front-end development, and light animation to build responsive, engaging user experiences.
• Working with the rest of the web team and marketing teams, you'll bring creative concepts to life, ensuring a cohesive and polished web experience that aligns with our brand vision.

What you'll do:

• Design and UX oversight of website experience.
• Set and document web visual identity and UX standards.
• Ensure they are applied consistently across site in day-to-day operations.
• Maintain and expand the design system, contributing to a cohesive and scalable web design framework.
• Design and implement visually engaging, responsive web pages that enhance the user experience and reflect brand identity.
• Develop interactive elements and light animations to create a more dynamic, engaging site experience.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless translation of designs into code, maintaining design fidelity.
• Wireframing, user flows, IA.
• Provide strategic UX/UI direction to junior designer and web team members.
• User testing, A/B testing.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in web or digital design with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive and visually compelling work. REQUIRED.
• Please have portfolio link on the candidate's resume. Please ensure that work samples are attached when submitting the candidate's resume.
• Strong web design and UX/UI skills-REQUIRED.
• Expertise with design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, minimum 5 years-REQUIRED.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color, and layout. REQUIRED.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
• Strong understanding of UX principles, responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and best practices. REQUIRED.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based web design.
• Basic front-end skills (HTML, CSS, and light JavaScript) to support collaboration with developers. REQUIRED.
• Experience with creating light animations or interactive elements (e.g., CSS animations, Ceros). REQUIRED.
• Corporate website experience required.
• Financial services preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in design marketing or related field-REQUIRED.
• Familiarity with analytics tools like Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, Hotjar, or similar. Preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. REQUIRED.