Sr. Software Architect (Senior UI Designer)

ECLARO

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$84–$98 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Client Research, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Dental Insurance, Desktop PC, Diversity, Genetics, Graphic Design, Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Tool, Mobile Devices, Mock Up, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Prototyping, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Scalable System Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Architecture, Systems Scalability, Test Tools, Trend Analysis, Typography, Usability Engineering, Usability Testing, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Web Interface, Wireframes
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today
Senior Software Architect (Senior UI Designer)
Job Number: 26-01150
 
Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Senior Software Architect (Senior UI Designer) for our client in New York, NY. 
 
ECLARO's client operates one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, constantly at the forefront of innovations in developing technology. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
 
Position Overview:
  • Experienced UI Designer to create clean, intuitive, and visually compelling digital experiences.
  • This role is responsible for translating user needs, business requirements, and brand standards into engaging interface designs and interaction models.
  • Strong expertise in visual design, interaction design, accessibility, and design systems, and works closely with UX, product, and development teams to deliver consistent, scalable, and user-centered experiences.
 
Responsibilities:
  • UI Design & Visual Craft:
    • Apply strong visual design principles including typography, color theory, spacing, grid systems, and visual hierarchy
    • Translate brand guidelines into intuitive and consistent UI designs across digital platforms
    • Design high-quality user interfaces for web, mobile, and responsive experiences
    • Ensure visual consistency and polish across all products and touchpoints
  • Interaction & Experience Design:
    • Define interaction patterns, states, transitions, and feedback loops aligned to user behavior and system responses
    • Design engaging motion and micro-interactions to enhance usability and experience quality
    • Create experiences that function seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices using responsive, adaptive, and fluid design approaches
  • Design Systems & Scalability:
    • Contribute to and evolve design systems, including reusable components, patterns, and standards
    • Apply Atomic Design methodology to build scalable and maintainable UI systems
    • Create and manage design tokens, style variables, and theming standards in collaboration with development teams
    • Ensure consistency across products through structured component libraries and design governance
  • Accessibility & Usability:
    • Ensure all designs meet WCAG (A11y) accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices
    • Advocate for accessibility-first design thinking across all experiences
  • Design Execution & Delivery:
    • Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs to communicate design intent
    • Develop low-to-high fidelity prototypes that simulate real user interactions
    • Produce detailed design specifications, annotations, and assets to support design-to-development handoff
    • Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs
  • Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
    • Partner closely with UX designers, product owners, developers, and business stakeholders
    • Participate in design reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative improvements
    • Stay current with emerging design trends, tools, and best practices
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in UI design, product design, or digital design
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating UI design, interaction design, and design systems work
  • Expertise in Figma (Adobe XD or Sketch is a plus).
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Visual design fundamentals
    • Interaction and motion design
    • Responsive and adaptive design
  • Experience working with design systems, component libraries, and Atomic Design principles
  • Experience applying enterprise brand standards within digital interfaces
  • Strong understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
  • Experience collaborating with development teams and supporting design handoff processes
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
  • Familiarity with usability testing and user research methods
  • Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and front-end concepts for collaboration
  • Experience with design system tooling (Figma libraries, tokens, etc.)
  • Familiarity with accessibility testing tools
  • Familiarity with leveraging AI-assisted design tools or designing interfaces for AI-driven products. 
 
Pay Rate: $84.00-$98.00/Hour
 
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
  • Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
  • Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
 
If interested, you may contact:
Heckle Tulab
heckle.tulab@eclaro.com
2128047460
Heckle Tulab | LinkedIn
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
 

About the Company

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ECLARO

Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:

• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities

Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:

• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services

Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.

Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.eclaroit.com