What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior UI/Visual Designer position at TheLab?
Visual/UI Designer
Mid-Senior Level | Full-Time | Hybrid
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We’re looking for a talented Visual/UI Designer who transforms concepts into polished, high-fidelity designs that deliver on excellence. You’ll work alongside our UX and Copy teams to create beautiful, functional digital experiences while helping us scale our capabilities without compromising quality.
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What You’ll Do:
Design & Execution (70%)
Transform wireframes into stunning visual designs across web and mobile platforms
Design responsive interfaces that work beautifully across all breakpoints
Create and maintain design systems and component libraries
Develop creative directions for client presentations
Craft micro-interactions and UI details that enhance experiences
Collaborate with copywriters and UX designers throughout the design process
Collaboration (20%)
Present and articulate design decisions to internal teams and client stakeholders
Partner with developers on handoff and conduct design VQA
Participate in weekly design critiques and provide thoughtful feedback
Support Creative and Design Directors on new business pitches
Innovation (10%)
Stay current with design trends and emerging tools
Experiment with AI visual tools to enhance workflow and exploration
Contribute to agency design systems and knowledge sharing
Mentor junior designers as the team grows
Who You Are:
Essential Skills
5-7 years designing digital products, websites, and/or creative executions
Portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft: layout, typography, color, composition
Strong grasp of design principles: hierarchy, balance, contrast, white space
Expert in Figma; experienced with design systems, component libraries, and prototyping,
Deep understanding of UI patterns, responsive design, and accessibility basics
Understanding of Interaction design and how motion elements bring engagement
Knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS) and developer handoff best practices
Experience with AI visual tools (Midjourney, chatgpt, etc.)
Who Thrives Here:
Detail-obsessed designers who believe excellence is in the refinement
Collaborative team players who value feedback and diverse perspectives
Strong communicators who can defend work while staying open-minded
Organized self-starters who manage multiple projects without sacrificing quality
Growth-minded learners always seeking to improve their craft
What We Offer
Culture
Creative excellence with space to do your best work
True work-life balance: no weekends, realistic timelines, protected focus time
Collaborative team of UX designers, strategists, and developers
Projects Types
Substantial work: full responsive websites, visual platforms, and digital tools
Campaign concepts and creative execution of digital activations
Brand Expression Development
Content creation
Discovery sessions
Benefits
Salary: $115,000-$125,000 commensurate on experience
Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
PTO
Hybrid - 3 days in office overlooking Madison Square Park
Latest design tools and technology
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000