UI/UX Designer

Hybrid UI/UX Designer responsible for the design, execution, and optimization of digital experiences across ESSC brands, including design system leadership and collaboration with development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions, collect stakeholder input, and create sitemaps, user flows, and project briefs to set projects up for success.
• Integrate user research, stakeholder feedback, and heuristic assessments to guide design decisions before production begins.
• Own end-to-end UI/UX work for the ESSC brand web presence—from wireframes and prototypes to production-ready UI specs and developer handoff.
• Collaborate with developers and integration experts to validate feasibility and preserve design integrity during implementation.
• Drive the creation and ongoing evolution of the ESSC Enterprise Design System, including components, interaction patterns, tokens, and documentation within the framework set by the Creative Brand Manager.
• Apply and extend brand guidelines across digital touchpoints to ensure consistency across subsidiary brands.
• Support digital components of campaigns, events, and enterprise initiatives as needed.
• Provide graphic design support for select marketing initiatives, including social media, email campaigns, and event materials, as bandwidth allows.
• Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing to guarantee consistent functionality, performance, and visuals.
• Manage own project workload, track priorities, communicate timelines, and deliver quality work on schedule.
• Define and document UX standards and best practices for the broader team.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and technology teams to deliver cohesive digital experiences across owned websites, microsites, event sites, and campaigns as needed.
• Create and maintain design systems, component libraries, and UI style guides.
• Continuously analyze user data and performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities.
• Attend company events and represent the firm at industry events as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in UI/UX Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communications, or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of UI/UX design experience with a portfolio showing both marketing/brochure site work and product or application design.
• Systems thinking — components, tokens, patterns — and enthusiasm for design infrastructure.
• Fluent in Figma with auto layout, variables, component architecture, prototyping, and sitemap/flow documentation.
• Working understanding of HTML and CSS to communicate buildability and design with implementation in mind.
• User-centered design approach that balances aesthetics, usability, accessibility, and performance.
• Strong brand literacy, able to internalize and apply brand systems precisely and flag inconsistencies.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for graphic design support as needed.
• Clear communicator of design decisions to leadership, marketers, and developers.
• Attention to detail in spacing, hierarchy, accessibility, interaction states, and edge cases.
• Comfort delivering within an established framework while contributing ideas to evolve it, and knowing when to do which.
• Own your workload: track deadlines, flag blockers early, and deliver without requiring close oversight.
• Thrives in both independent deep work and collaborative creative sessions.
• Experience handing off production-ready specs and assets to development teams.
• Team-oriented with a positive, no-ego approach to collaboration.
• Proactive, able to drive projects forward without explicit direction.
• Sense of humor is a plus.

Technologies

• Figma
• HTML
• CSS
• Lottie
• After Effects
• GSAP
• Framer Motion
• Monday.com
• WordPress
• Shade
• InDesign
• Illustrator
• Photoshop

Benefits

• Industry-leading ESOP program
• 401(k) and financial health education
• Comprehensive health benefits and insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Casual yet professional work environment
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness program
• Referral bonus program
• Apprenticeship programs
• Leadership development and training programs

Location

• Kansas City, MO office located in the River Market district; other office locations may be considered. Some regional travel may be required, including occasional overnight stays. ESSC offers a comprehensive and competitive package including access to top-notch tech tools and flex time.

Hybrid Work Schedule

• Monday/Friday - Remote
• Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - Office