Senior UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer (ID:47394)

Join a fast-moving digital team where creativity meets impact. In this role, you'll have the freedom to shape the future of a growing eCommerce brand—driving design innovation, influencing technology decisions, and seeing your work directly elevate customer experience and business results. If you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter and growth is the goal, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark!

Code: 47394

Posted: 2025-10-23

Category: Information Technology

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer to lead the creative and technical direction of a growing eCommerce platform. This individual will blend design innovation with technical execution to craft visually engaging, high-performing, and user-friendly digital experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, a deep understanding of front-end technologies, and the ability to translate complex business goals into elegant and intuitive web interfaces.

Worksite Location:

Minneapolis, MN – hybrid (3 days onsite each week)

Pay Range:

Up to $120K
No C2C or work visa sponsorship available

Benefits:

Medical Benefits
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay

Roles & Responsibilities:

Design & User Experience

Lead the full lifecycle of UX and UI design — from initial research, wireframes, and prototypes to polished production visuals.
Develop and maintain scalable design systems and reusable component libraries that align with brand identity and business goals.
Conduct user testing and leverage data-driven insights to enhance engagement, accessibility, and conversion.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate marketing and product strategies into cohesive customer experiences.

Front-End Development

Implement responsive and high-performance web interfaces using HTML5, CSS (SASS/LESS), and JavaScript frameworks.
Work closely with backend developers to integrate APIs, optimize page rendering, and enhance functionality.
Continuously improve website performance, load speed, and accessibility across browsers and devices.
Customize and evolve front-end themes within the eCommerce framework to align with evolving design and UX strategies.

Visual & Brand Execution

Elevate the brand's online presence through refined visual design, typography, motion, and interactivity.
Ensure consistency and polish in all digital touchpoints to deliver a premium, design-forward experience.
Stay up to date on modern design trends, emerging tools, and front-end best practices to maintain a competitive digital edge.

Collaboration & Leadership

Partner with marketing, engineering, and product teams to deliver unified, high-quality web experiences.
Work with external vendors or contractors when specialized expertise is required.
Provide mentorship and guidance on UX/UI principles, design quality, and front-end development standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

10+ years of combined experience in UI/UX design and front-end web development, ideally in eCommerce or a design-centric digital environment.
Advanced proficiency with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and modern prototyping tools such as Framer or InVision.
Expert-level understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/ES6, and front-end frameworks (experience with Magento, Knockout.js, Require.js, or PWA development a plus).
Strong grasp of responsive design, accessibility compliance, and web performance optimization.
Proven success in building or maintaining scalable design systems for large, complex digital platforms.
Exceptional visual design sensibility and attention to detail across layout, typography, and interaction.
Strong collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related discipline preferred.
Creative problem solver with both artistic and technical acumen, capable of bringing digital craftsmanship to life.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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