User Experience/User Interface (“UX/UI”) Designer

About the position

The UX/UI Designer focuses on the critical importance of user research, testing, and iterative design in creating AI-driven features, ensuring that these innovations meet the specific challenges and opportunities within the legal sector. The position requires navigating complex legal and regulatory requirements, particularly in a large law firm environment. Close coordination with cross-functional teams and strict adherence to agile practices is essential. Additionally, the role emphasizes the need for consistent branding and scalable design patterns to maintain a cohesive and adaptable design framework across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Perform task analyses and develop user flows to ensure an optimal user experience.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma or similar tools.
• Utilize advanced prototyping techniques to demonstrate AI-based features and workflows.
• Design wireframes and mockups for both web and mobile applications.
• Work closely with product owners, engineers, and AI specialists to iteratively develop high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to ensure continuous alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to understand project requirements, develop design concepts, and present ideas.
• Develop and maintain a design system or style guide that ensures scalable, consistent experiences across multiple products.
• Advocate for a cohesive and contemporary visual identity that aligns with the firm’s professional standards.
• Ensure designs meet WCAG standards and adhere to relevant legal and enterprise compliance requirements.
• Work with legal teams and compliance officers to confirm that AI-driven interfaces meet all necessary guidelines.
• Stay current with AI/ML interface patterns, data visualization techniques, and explainable AI best practices.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest design and technology trends, tools, and techniques to continually improve the quality of our work.
• Collaborate with AI engineers to design user experiences that build trust and understanding in AI-driven insights.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Present design concepts and findings to stakeholders, gathering feedback and driving consensus.
• Provide training sessions and resources to team members on design systems, tools, and processes.
• Offer training and support to team members on design and technology-related topics, as needed.
• Mentor junior designers or interns as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• 3+ years direct applicable experience (e.g., user experience and interface design, preferably in enterprise or complex software environments).
• Senior candidates considered with 5+ years directly applicable experience.
• Solid knowledge of HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Kendo UI Tools, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
• Advanced proficiency in Figma (or similar) for designing and prototyping.
• Familiarity with WCAG or other accessibility standards and the ability to build inclusive experiences.
• Comfort with data-driven design decisions, utilizing analytics or user feedback to refine experiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience working in or with large law firms (AMLAW 200 preferred).
• AI & Emerging Tech experience (e.g., exposure to AI/ML projects, with an understanding of user flows involving AI-driven insights).
• Prior experience building or maintaining design systems for enterprise applications.
• Figma Administration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits.
• 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays each year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.