Senior / Lead UI Designer

Description

Summary: Seeking a Senior/Lead UI Designer to own the user interface vision and execution, transforming complex regulatory workflows into intuitive digital experiences. Highlights: 1. Own user interface vision and standards across digital products 2. Elevate visual and functional experience of self-service platforms 3. Collaborate across teams to create human-centered interfaces Senior / Lead UI Designer Role Type: Full-Time; Hours: 6am-2pm Fully Remote Department: Product & Technology Travel – 10% Role Overview Senior or Lead UI Designer needed to own the user interface vision, execution, and standards across our digital product ecosystem. This individual will play a pivotal role in transforming complex regulatory workflows into clean, modern, intuitive experiences that drive client adoption and operational efficiency. This is a high impact role responsible for elevating the visual and functional experience of our self-service filing platform. The designer will work closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance teams to translate intricate filing requirements into simple, human-centered interfaces that minimize errors, reduce support interactions, and improve cycle times. Key Responsibilities UI Ownership & Visual Design • Lead the end-to-end UI design for EDGAR Flow and client facing platforms. • Establish and maintain a unified design system to enable consistency across all digital products. • Craft pixel perfect layouts, dashboards, tables, and interaction states for complex document workflows and job level data. • Create UI patterns that reduce cognitive load and enable error-free decision-making in high stakes filing scenarios. Product Experience & Usability • Translate regulatory, operational, and technical complexities into simple, usable interfaces. • Design interfaces that support 100% client self-service by making the platform easier and faster to use than traditional email workflows. • Develop UI components that clearly surface statuses, overdue actions, sync states, and validation messages. • Implement responsive design best practices to deliver mobile ready dashboards and action views. • Ensure all digital products meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards to support a diverse range of financial and legal professionals. Cross Functional Collaboration • Partner with product managers to shape post MVP vision, enhancements, and roadmap features. • Work with engineering to ensure implementation fidelity and smooth handoff using detailed UI specifications. • Collaborate with Operations and Client Service teams to design interfaces that reduce ticket volume and manual support. • Participate in user testing sessions to validate design choices and optimize the self-service funnel. Design Strategy & Leadership • Define standards, guidelines, and documentation for a scalable, modular design system. • Identify and address usability pain points through analytics, tracking plans, and user feedback. • Champion design consistency across multiple products to create a seamless, unified client experience. • Mentor junior designers or contractors (as applicable). Qualifications Required Skills & Experience • 6+ years of professional UI design experience, preferablyB2B, SaaS, fintech, or complex workflow-based products. • Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in dashboards, data heavy interfaces, and responsive UI. • Expertise in modern design tools (Figma preferred). • Deep understanding of UI heuristics, visual hierarchy, and accessible design. • Experience building or contributing to comprehensive design systems. • Ability to break down complex processes into clear, usable interfaces. • Effective communication skills and comfort presenting concepts to cross-functional stakeholders. Preferred Skills • Experience in regulated industries (financial, legal, compliance) • Familiarity with UX research, usability testing, and journey mapping. • Understanding how UI design impacts operational efficiency and ticket deflection. • Ability to collaborate closely with both technical and nontechnical partners. What Success Looks Like in This Role • A consistent, modern, high-trust interface across all digital platforms. • Significant reduction in client support inquiries due to clearer, more intuitive UI flows. • Faster client turnaround times on filings due to improved interfaces and guidance. • High client adoption and increased self-service completion rates. • A scalable design foundation that accelerates future product expansion.