Senior UX/UI Designer at StepStone in Newton, MA

companyDescription Appcast is the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology and services. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers, Appcast’s technology and services manage job advertising annually for enterprise clients across industries. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Appcast is part of the Stepstone group, a leading digital recruitment platform that connects companies with the right talent and helps people find the right job. jobDescription 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. Job Responsibilities Strategic Data Analysis: Lead the analysis of user engagement data, behavioral analytics, and site performance metrics to inform design decisions and UX strategy. Visionary Design Solutions: Translate complex insights into intuitive, user-centered design solutions that significantly elevate the overall brand experience. Design System Architecture & Governance: Architect, maintain, and govern scalable design systems, including reusable components, style guides, and interaction patterns that support consistency and scalability across digital properties. UX Standards & Best Practices: Establish and champion UX/UI best practices across all web properties to ensure consistency, usability, accessibility, and performance. UX and Development Partnership: 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. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: 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. UX Audits, Testing & Optimization: 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. High-Fidelity Execution: Create site maps, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to clearly communicate user flows, design intent, and interaction behavior. Accessibility & Inclusive Design: Drive the adoption of accessibility and inclusive design principles, ensuring experiences meet WCAG standards and are usable by diverse audiences. Innovation & Emerging Technology: 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. qualifications UX Strategy & Analytics: Experience using tools such as Google Analytics, heatmapping platforms, and user research to inform design decisions and measure impact. Design Tools: Advanced proficiency in Figma and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite. Technical Fluency: Working knowledge of front-end development constraints, responsive design, and implementation best practices, with the ability to collaborate effectively during build and QA phases. AI-Enabled Design Practices: 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. Communication & Influence: Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design rationale, tradeoffs, and user-centered thinking to diverse stakeholders. Accessibility Expertise: Solid understanding of global web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles. Education and Experience Professional Experience: 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. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field preferred. Figma & Design Systems: Advanced proficiency in Figma, including auto-layout, components, and prototyping, with experience in component-based and modular design systems. Modular Web Design: Extensive experience designing modular, component-driven web experiences. Travel Requirements There is no travel required for this role Fair Labor Standards Act Status Salaried Exempt: Personnel will earn their regular salary and not be entitled to overtime pay when they work over 40 hours in a work week. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. additionalInformation Appcast recognized as one of Inc Magazine's "Best Workplaces" for 2024! We’re the best at what we do. We’re the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers. We have an amazing culture driven by great people. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Appcast is part of the Stepstone group. To better understand our company culture, read Our Story and check out Working at Appcast on our website. We take care of our employees. We're dedicated to creating an inviting environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive and develop. We believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, ensuring our team can support their loved ones and one another. We enjoy fostering a sense of community through dedicated employee networks, fun gatherings, delicious food, and even welcoming furry friends into our workspace. We live our values each day including volunteering and giving back to our communities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Appcast is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This employer does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and will not discriminate based on national origin, citizenship, or immigration status.