User Experience Engineer

New York 3 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
At Straive, we transform complex data into intuitive digital experiences. We are looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer & Developer with 8+ years of experience to lead the design-to-development pipeline. You will be responsible for understanding the intricate needs of our data-driven users, designing high-fidelity prototypes, and writing the clean, accessible front-end code that brings those designs to life. This role is unique: you are both the architect of the experience and the engineer of the interface, ensuring that our data platforms are as functional as they are beautiful. Key Responsibilities User Research & Strategy: Conduct deep-dive user research, develop detailed personas, and map out complex user journeys to solve data-heavy workflow challenges. Human-Centered Design: Translate business requirements into wireframes and interactive prototypes using Sketch, InVision, and Adobe XD. Front-End Development: Hands-on coding of responsive front-end components using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, ensuring a 1:1 match with design specs. Accessibility Leadership: Ensure all designs and code meet WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance standards, making our data tools inclusive for all users. Data Visualization: Design intuitive ways to display complex data sets, ensuring clarity, speed, and usability. Collaboration: Act as the bridge between Product Managers and Backend Engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and seamless integration. Technical Requirements Design & Strategy Tools: Expert proficiency in Sketch, InVision, and Adobe XD. Methodology: Proven experience in creating Journey Maps, Empathy Maps, and high-fidelity interactive prototypes. UI Patterns: Deep knowledge of modern design systems and atomic design principles. Front-End Development Core Languages: Advanced HTML5 (semantic markup) and CSS3 (Flexbox, Grid, Animations). Scripting: Strong JavaScript skills to build interactive components and handle front-end logic. Compliance: Expert knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards and ARIA labels. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in a dual UI/UX Design and Front-End Development role. Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating both the research process (case studies) and the final coded output. Experience in Data/SaaS: Previous experience designing for data-intensive platforms or enterprise software is highly preferred. Education: Degree in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.