What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX / UI Designer position at Vaco by Highspring?
Create and maintain scalable design systems to ensure consistency across applications
Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile platforms
Design intuitive user journeys and workflows for complex, internal-facing systems
Partner with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to implement and refine design solutions
Ensure designs align with established visual standards while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic
Conduct user testing and incorporate feedback to iterate and improve designs
Present design concepts, rationale, and user insights clearly to cross-functional teams
Stay current on UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices and apply them proactively
5-6 years of UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio of web and mobile applications
Proven experience creating and maintaining design systems
3 years of expert-level proficiency in Figma, including auto layout, nested components, and shared libraries
Strong experience building wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes
Experience working in Agile environments and fast-paced delivery teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions
Familiarity with usability testing tools and methodologies
Knowledge of HTML/CSS
Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams
Clean, user-centric design aesthetic with strong attention to detail
Creative problem-solving and systems thinking
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $65 - $85