Mobile UI Designer

TEKsystems•New York, NY

9d•$40 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

American Express is seeking a UI Product Designer to create polished, production-ready experiences for its native mobile applications. The role focuses on visual design, interaction design, and UI craftsmanship, translating product concepts, user flows, and UX requirements into high-fidelity mobile interfaces. The designer will create interactive prototypes, improve visual hierarchy and usability, contribute to an established enterprise design system, and work closely with product managers, engineers, design leadership, and other stakeholders to deliver consistent, high-quality iOS and Android app experiences. This is a hybrid contract position based in New York, NY, running through December 25, 2026, with an anticipated extension into 2027. Full-time conversion may be possible depending on performance, budget, and business needs. The hourly pay range is $40.00–$50.00. The role is expected to close on October 30, 2026.

Requirements

3–5 years of product design experience in Agile environments.
Proven experience designing native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
A portfolio showcasing mobile product design, visual design, and interaction design work, including examples of native mobile app design.
Advanced proficiency in Figma, including components, Auto Layout, variants, and design libraries.
Experience working within enterprise-scale design systems.
Ability to produce production-ready designs and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Skills in UI design, product design, native mobile design, visual design, interaction design, Figma, prototyping, and motion design.

Nice To Haves

Background in graphic design, branding, event design, physical media, marketing design, or another highly visual discipline.
Strong eye for typography, color, layout, and visual storytelling.
Experience bringing ideas to life through compelling creative execution.

Responsibilities

Design high-fidelity user interfaces for new and existing mobile app features.
Translate product requirements, user flows, and UX concepts into visually polished experiences.
Create interactive prototypes that communicate interactions and product behavior.
Improve visual hierarchy, usability, and overall product quality across the mobile experience.
Work within and contribute to an established enterprise design system.
Partner with engineers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation.
Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the design process.