TITLE: UX / UI Designer IV
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: New York, NY or Mountain View, CA
ABOUT WorldLink:
WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.
We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.
For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .
WHO we’re looking for:
We are looking for a UX / UI Designer IV, who as part of the Ad Solutions team, will be responsible for leading the design of new ad solutions and optimize existing ones, keeping the offerings innovative and competitive. You will work directly with product managers, researchers, and engineers to translate business and user needs into impactful product solutions.
Our team powers innovative and data-driven advertising experiences across the ecosystem of devices, including TV, phones, and connected devices. We create tools and experiences that connect brands with consumers, delivering value to both.
The Ad Solutions Design team works closely with product managers, researchers, and engineers to conceptualize, design, and build high-quality product experiences. The team drives the future of performance solutions that deliver full-funnel outcomes. This high-priority team has recently announced the successful launch of products such as Optimal Reach, Data+, Mobile Conversions, and Web Conversions
Role and Responsibilities:
- Lead design initiatives: independently own large-scale projects from concept to launch, including strategic ideation, detailed flows, wireframes, visuals, and specifications.
- Set the quality bar: deliver best-in-class product experiences across multiple platforms, focusing on simplicity, cohesion, and innovation.
- Leverage and extend design systems: effectively apply and evolve existing design systems to create cohesive, scalable user experiences across products, ensuring consistency in visual language and interaction patterns.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: work closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, marketers and other designers to define problems and deliver polished product solutions.
- Influence global platform teams: drive consensus across partner teams - such as Home, Gaming, and Digital Appliances - through exploratory design and clear communication.
- Practice user-centered design: deeply understand the needs of our customers and advertisers through participation in industry forums, user research, and usability testing. Incorporate insights into design decisions.
- Design citizenship: elevate the Design culture through collaboration, peer mentorship, and thoughtful feedback.
Required Experience and Education:
- 8+ years of experience in Design (UI, UX, Product), including experience designing B2B, SaaS, or enterprise products.
- Bachelor's degree or 10+ years relevant experience.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design processes, strategic problem solving skills, and a high level of craft.
- Experience in ad-tech is a plus.
- Experience with multi-platform products (e.g., apps that span mobile + TV, or connected ecosystems) is a plus.
- Experience with multi-language products is a plus.
- Experience running user research sessions is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI-enhanced user experiences or contextual design patterns is a plus.
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define long term product strategy and address immediate tactical needs.
- Solid understanding of accessibility and design systems.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
- Prototyping skills to bring designs to life.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT we’ll bring:
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
- 401(k)
WHAT you should know:
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.
This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.
