UXUI Developer

Company Overview 

At Margaritaville at Sea our core purpose is to create and deliver fun and escapism. This drives all we do and is the heart of our decision making. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to providing an incredible guest experience every day of each cruise and in every way. You’ll also have opportunities to advance your career as we continue to grow. Your career path with us starts here! 

Our Culture 

Joining the Margaritaville at Sea® team means embracing our Culture Essentials, which are the cornerstone values shaping our identity, principles, and actions, which are every guest, every time, act with integrity and respect, shred responsibility for the well-being of our guests, crew and community and each employee’s responsibility to ne better than the rest.. These beliefs and behaviors not only define who we are but also unite us as a team, guiding us in decision-making, fostering relationships, tackling challenges, and reaching milestones. These culture essentials propel us toward a shared vision of success, ensuring a collective effort in shaping our future. 

Responsibilities 

Margaritaville at Sea is seeking a UX/UI Developer who combines strong design sensibilities with hands-on front-end development skills to deliver intuitive, engaging, and visually polished digital experiences across ecommerce websites and applications. In this role, the developer will take concepts from design through production—creating wireframes and prototypes, translating them into responsive, accessible, high-performing front-end code, and ensuring interfaces that meet user needs and business goals. Success requires a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and business objectives to enhance conversion rates, reduce friction, and improve the overall customer journey. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, brand-aligned solutions that elevate the digital experience. 

Essential Functions:  

• Front-End Development: The developer will create responsive web pages, components, and UI features using HTML, CSS (SCSS/SASS), JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Next.js. They will implement animations, transitions, and interactions that elevate the user experience while optimizing code and assets for performance, accessibility, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility. Additionally, the developer will build and maintain reusable component libraries aligned with the design system to ensure consistency and scalability. 

• UX/UI Design & Prototyping: This role involves creating wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate user flows and UI concepts effectively. The developer will translate design specifications and prototypes into production-ready code while maintaining and evolving the design system, style guides, and accessibility standards. Consistency across all digital experiences is a key priority. 

• User Research & Testing: The developer will conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to validate ideas and improve designs. They will collect and analyze user feedback to identify friction points and propose enhancements that optimize user flows, improve engagement, and increase conversion rates. Continuous iteration based on data and insights is essential to success in this role. 

• Collaboration & Delivery: Working closely with product managers, backend developers, and marketing teams, the developer will ensure seamless delivery of end-to-end features. They will participate in agile ceremonies, plan sprints, and estimate development tasks while maintaining smooth handoff between design intent and engineered implementation. Strong communication and collaboration skills are critical for aligning design efforts with product strategy and technical feasibility. 

Qualifications: 

• 3–5 years of professional UX/UI design experience, preferably in ecommerce or consumer-facing digital products 

Experience: 

• Proven track record in designing intuitive UX/UI for ecommerce or consumer-facing digital products. 

• 3–5 years of experience as a front-end developer, UI engineer, or UX/UI designer, with strong coding abilities. 

• Skilled in user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and optimize user flows for engagement, conversion, and retention. 

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining design systems and style guides. 

• Strong collaboration skills, working cross-functionally with product, development, and marketing teams. 

• Technical proficiency in:  

• HTML, CSS (SCSS/SASS), JavaScript, and front-end frameworks. 

• Design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD. 

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG), responsive design, and performance best practices. 

• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to deliver modern, high-quality UI development backed by a user-centered design portfolio. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Proven track record of designing UX/UI for ecommerce or consumer-facing digital products 

• Experience conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions 

• Collaborative experience working with cross-functional teams including product, development, and marketing 

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining design systems and style guides 

• Demonstrated ability to optimize user flows for improved engagement, conversion, and retention 

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. 

Travel: No travel 

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. 

This position is classified as “in-person,” which means the physical office in Orlando.   

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.   

At Margaritaville at Sea, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. We  provide comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including: 

Health Benefits: 

• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans 

• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources 

• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage  

Financial Benefits: 

• 401(k) plan that includes a company match 

Paid Time Off 

• Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 10 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.  

• Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the below the Director level start with 15 days/year; Director and above level have Discretionary Time Off, which for Directors is generally 15 days and for VPs and above 21 days.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work.   

Other Benefits 

• Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends 

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a fast growing company that offers opportunities for advancement. 

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting an ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns. 

Margaritaville at Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of sex, race, color, sex, sexual orientation,  gender identity, genetic information, national origin, religion, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.