Senior UX/UI Designer

StepStone Group•Denver, CO

1h•$81,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer who leads at the intersection of data and design. In this senior-level role, you will define how we analyze user engagement metrics and behavioral analytics to drive intuitive, high-impact design strategy. You’ll architect scalable design systems, establish governance for clear guidelines, and ensure the implementation of industry-leading best practices across all digital platforms. Your leadership will directly shape the user experience of our websites, ensuring our products not only meet user needs but redefine market standards.

Requirements

Experience using tools such as Google Analytics, heatmapping platforms, and user research to inform design decisions and measure impact.
Advanced proficiency in Figma and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Working knowledge of front-end development constraints, responsive design, and implementation best practices, with the ability to collaborate effectively during build and QA phases.
Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to support design workflows such as research synthesis, ideation, prototyping, content exploration, or optimization, with sound judgment on where AI adds meaningful value.
Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design rationale, tradeoffs, and user-centered thinking to diverse stakeholders.
Solid understanding of global web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
5-8+ years of experience in UX/UI, product design, or related roles, with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end design work and at least 2 years operating at a senior or lead level.
Advanced proficiency in Figma, including auto-layout, components, and prototyping, with experience in component-based and modular design systems.
Extensive experience designing modular, component-driven web experiences.

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis of user engagement data, behavioral analytics, and site performance metrics to inform design decisions and UX strategy.
Translate complex insights into intuitive, user-centered design solutions that significantly elevate the overall brand experience.
Architect, maintain, and govern scalable design systems, including reusable components, style guides, and interaction patterns that support consistency and scalability across digital properties.
Establish and champion UX/UI best practices across all web properties to ensure consistency, usability, accessibility, and performance.
Serve as a key connector between UX and development, ensuring design intent is clearly communicated, feasible, and maintained throughout implementation. Collaborate with developers on handoff, iteration, and refinement to balance user experience, technical constraints, and performance.
Partner with project managers, developers, and internal stakeholders to align design solutions with business goals and technical requirements. May present site maps, wireframes, and design rationale to internal stakeholders and, when appropriate, external clients to support alignment and decision-making.
Conduct UX audits and usability testing to validate design decisions and identify opportunities to improve user experience and product performance. Iterate based on user feedback and measurable outcomes.
Create site maps, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to clearly communicate user flows, design intent, and interaction behavior.
Drive the adoption of accessibility and inclusive design principles, ensuring experiences meet WCAG standards and are usable by diverse audiences.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes, including AI-assisted design and research tools, to evolve design practices and continuously improve outcomes.