User Experience Designer

Robert Half is partnering with our client in this search, a Fortune 500 leader in the financial services industry, to hire a Senior UX Designer for a highly collaborative digital experience team focused on building intuitive, scalable, and customer-centered digital products. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced UX professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about improving user journeys, driving usability outcomes, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver impactful digital experiences.Location: Newark, NJ (hybrid-onsite 3 days/week)Duration: 6+ month contract Hours: 40 hours/weekPay Rate: $60-65/hourPosition Overview:The Senior UX Designer will lead end-to-end user experience design across complex digital journeys in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This role is responsible for creating intuitive, scalable customer experiences through user research, usability testing, information architecture, interaction design, and prototyping. The ideal candidate is experienced in driving UX strategy, influencing cross-functional teams, and delivering data-informed design solutions across responsive digital platforms.Key Responsibilities:Lead UX strategy and execution for complex customer journeys, including onboarding, account management, and digital servicing experiencesDefine user flows, information architecture, interaction models, and scalable UX patternsCreate low- and high-fidelity wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypesConduct user research and usability testing; translate insights into actionable design recommendationsUse analytics, testing insights, and user feedback to inform design decisions and improve customer outcomesPartner cross-functionally with product, engineering, accessibility, content strategy, analytics, and business stakeholders to shape requirements and user experiencesCollaborate with experimentation teams to develop and measure testable design variantsFacilitate design reviews, workshops, and collaborative working sessionsContribute to reusable UI components and design system documentation, including responsive behavior and accessibility standardsEnsure all designs align with WCAG accessibility requirements and UX best practicesMentor junior designers and help elevate overall design quality across the organizationNavigate ambiguity and balance user needs, business goals, and technical considerationsQualifications:5+ years of experience in UX Design, Product Design, or Experience DesignStrong portfolio demonstrating the end-to-end UX process across complex digital products and customer journeysExpertise in information architecture, interaction design, usability testing, and responsive designExperience creating wireframes, prototypes, journey maps, and detailed UX specificationsProficiency with Figma and modern prototyping/design toolsStrong understanding of accessibility standards and WCAG complianceExperience partnering with cross-functional teams in agile product environmentsAbility to translate research and analytics into user-centered design solutionsExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsExperience contributing to or working within enterprise design systems preferredFamiliarity with experimentation platforms and A/B testing workflows is a plusThe salary range for this position is $60-65/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.