Senior UX Designer - Remote NewEngland

$56/hr w2 (no flex)

Must be in New England (Rhode Island, CT, MA, NH)

Location: Remote allowed. MUST be in New England area in case of any occasional office visits. Team is based in Smithfield, RI.

Must Have Skills (Must have all listed in the body of the resume in detail - No fake resumes):

• Figma design tool
• Angular
• HTML, CSS
• UX/UI design - Redesigning legacy systems into modern user experiences
• Strong communication / collaboration

UX Designer - JD

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled UX Designer with hands-on experience in modern web applications, particularly those built using Angular. This role will focus on modernizing legacy user interfaces by designing intuitive, user-centric experiences for Angular-based applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to reimagine legacy workflows into clean, responsive, and accessible interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit and evaluate existing legacy UX/UI components, workflows, and user journeys.
• Translate legacy interfaces into modern Angular-compatible designs while maintaining usability and accessibility.
• Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, mockups, and final UI specifications using tools such as Figma.
• Collaborate with team to ensure seamless design-to-code implementation.
• Define and maintain a consistent design system and component library aligned with Angular framework capabilities.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to validate design decisions.
• Optimize user experiences for responsiveness, accessibility, and performance across devices.
• Participate in Agile development processes and contribute to sprint planning and design reviews.
• Maintain detailed design documentation, including user flows, annotations, and component usage guidelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably for complex web applications.
• Hands-on experience designing for Angular applications or collaborating with Angular development teams.
• Proven ability to redesign legacy systems into modern, intuitive user experiences.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX work on enterprise or web applications.
• Proficiency with design tools like Figma.
• Understanding HTML, CSS, and how designs translate into Angular components.
• Knowledge of UX best practices, responsive design principles, and accessibility guidelines.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design systems like Material Design, Angular Material, or Tailwind.
• Familiarity with Angular components and architecture.
• Exposure to front-end development workflows (e.g., Git, CI/CD, Storybook).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Background in user research or human-centered design methods.