UI Designer II (Onsite in Seattle, WA)

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a leading global technology company that is revolutionizing digital content and reading experiences. This innovative organization is dedicated to creating seamless and intuitive interactions for millions of users worldwide, pushing the boundaries of how people engage with digital media.

Are you a meticulous and motivated UI Designer with a passion for clarity and visual excellence? Imagine playing a pivotal role in shaping the foundational elements that define user experiences across a vast ecosystem of digital products. In this dynamic position, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining the central resource that empowers designers and engineers to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences. Your work will directly influence the coherence and usability of interfaces on web, mobile, and specialized digital reading devices, making a tangible impact on how users interact with beloved digital content every day. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who thrives on organization, precision, and the satisfaction of bringing design elements to life.

**What You’ll Do:**

* Migrate, edit, and format written content for design system foundations, components, and patterns across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and specialized digital reading surfaces.
* Create compelling visual assets, diagrams, and annotated examples to clearly illustrate design system elements and usage guidelines.
* Maintain and continuously update the design system documentation site, ensuring all content is accurate, consistent, and intuitively organized for easy navigation.
* Proactively audit existing documentation to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or outdated information, and take the initiative to flag or resolve issues.
* Collaborate closely with senior designers and engineers to ensure that documentation accurately reflects current design standards and implementation practices.
* Support the team in strategically organizing and structuring content to significantly improve the findability and overall usability of the documentation site.
* Contribute actively to the ongoing improvement of documentation templates, standards, and workflows, driving efficiency and quality.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 3-5 years of experience in UX design, visual design, content design, or a closely related field.
* A compelling portfolio or work samples that demonstrate strong visual craft, meticulous attention to detail, and a clear understanding of design principles.
* Proficiency in Figma or similar modern design tools.
* Exceptional written communication skills, with a proven ability to write and edit clear, concise, and effective design documentation.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), communications, or equivalent professional experience.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Prior experience working with design systems, component libraries, or structured documentation.
* Familiarity with design token and component-based workflows.
* Experience designing for or documenting across multiple digital surfaces (web, mobile, and/or specialized digital reading devices).
* Comfort working with front-end concepts, including HTML, CSS, or design-to-code workflows.
* Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
* Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system documentation site or wiki.

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**About Aquent Talent**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.