Senior Digital Experience Designer (Contract)

Pace•New York, NY

10d

About The Position

As a Senior Digital Experience Designer (Contract) working with Pace on this engagement, you’ll lead the creation of an immersive, strategically grounded digital experience from concept through launch. This particular engagement supports a high-profile website redesign for a major international entertainment brand, focused on creating visually immersive and highly interactive digital experiences with a “wow-factor”. You’ll partner closely with strategy, copywriting, development, and creative teams to shape the website experience that balances intuitive user experience thinking with elevated visual design craft. This role is ideal for a designer who can move fluidly between UX structure and polished visual execution — someone equally comfortable developing site architecture and wireframes as they are crafting refined, high-fidelity interface designs and immersive digital storytelling experiences. We’re looking for a highly collaborative senior-level designer who can lead projects with minimal oversight, contribute strategic and creative thinking throughout the process, and confidently present work to both internal teams and clients. The ideal candidate possesses a strong UX sensibility, exceptional visual design skills, and a deep understanding of how digital experiences are brought to life across modern web platforms. They bring experience designing large-scale, visually driven interactive programs and understand how to craft elevated digital experiences that blend storytelling, interaction, and sophisticated visual execution. We’re seeking an independent contractor with an LLC (REQUIRED) who is available to support the project at minimum through July 10. Candidates must live within the United States. A portfolio link is required in your application.

Requirements

BA/BS in Interactive Design, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, or related field
7+ years of relevant professional experience in digital, interactive, UX/UI, or product design
MUST have an active LLC to be a contractor with Pace
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, accessibility standards, and ADA/WCAG guidelines
Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Exceptional visual design craft with strong foundations in typography, layout, color, visual systems, motion, and digital storytelling
Ability to create both UX deliverables (sitemaps, wireframes, prototypes) and polished high-fidelity design comps
Strong understanding of responsive design and modern web experiences across desktop and mobile platforms
Understanding of modern front-end development processes and how designs translate into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in file preparation, documentation, and handoff
Ability to work within and evolve brand systems and design systems
Strong client-facing communication skills and experience presenting creative work to stakeholders
Ability to balance strategic thinking, user experience, and high-end visual execution in problem-solving

Responsibilities

Collaborate with strategy, creative, copywriting, and development teams to create impactful digital experiences for major brands
Translate business goals, audience needs, and content requirements into intuitive user experiences
Develop sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
Structure complex information and interactions into clear, engaging digital experiences
Ensure accessibility and ADA/WCAG best practices are incorporated into designs
Lead the development of concepts, mood boards, and creative explorations
Lead the creation of polished high-fidelity interface designs and immersive digital experiences
Develop design systems and scalable visual frameworks across responsive platforms
Create compelling visual systems leveraging typography, layout, imagery, motion, and interaction
Direct the selection and production of photography, illustration, animation, and other visual assets for use in digital experiences
Ensure designs are thoughtfully documented and prepared for technical handoff and implementation
Help drive projects forward by balancing user needs, creative opportunities, technical considerations, and business objectives
Present work confidently to internal teams and clients while clearly articulating design rationale
Provide strategic and creative recommendations throughout the project lifecycle
Able to proactively collaborate across disciplines
Contribute senior-level thinking, problem solving, and creative leadership across engagements