Senior Web UX Designer

Smartsheet

. Design user journeys, wireframes, and high fidelity prototypes for web pages and components .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Costa RicaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing user journeys, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible web experiences. Proficient in utilizing design systems and tools like Figma to enhance design workflows and ensure effective handoff to engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Experience In Web DesignProficiency In FigmaUnderstanding Of WCAG StandardsExperience With Design SystemsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

User Journey DesignWireframingPrototypingVisual DesignInteraction DesignHTMLCSSUsability TestingAI-Assisted Design ToolsDesign Specifications

Soft Skills

CollaborationOpenness To FeedbackInterpersonal SkillsResilienceTeam-First Approach

Tools & Technologies

JiraFigmaAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsLottie

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Design Or Related Field

Industry Keywords

CMS Driven EnvironmentComponent Based EnvironmentDesign SystemsAccessibility StandardsUser Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design user journeys, wireframes, and high fidelity prototypes for web pages and components
Contribute components and patterns to the web design system and keep documentation current
Prepare specifications, redlines, and handoff documentation for distributed engineering teams
Work directly in Jira alongside developers, tracking design tickets through completion
Review live branches and staging builds against design specifications
Conduct user research with the research lead
Design and build conversion-focused web pages on a staging branch in the CMS
Use AI-assisted and design-to-code tools to improve handoff and reduce manual production work
Explain design decisions to stakeholders and incorporate feedback
Collaborate with engineers, web authors, TPMs, and web strategists to ship polished, accessible experiences
Work cross-functionally to understand and communicate user needs and goals
Navigate ambiguity while balancing multiple projects and priorities
Support other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience designing web or product experiences, ideally within a CMS driven or component based environment
Experience preparing detailed specs and redlines for engineering handoff, particularly in an asynchronous or distributed team setting
Comfort working directly in Jira or a similar ticketing system alongside a development team, and following a ticket through to completion
Familiarity with design systems, tokens, and component libraries, and genuine interest in maintaining and extending one
Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) standards and how they apply to web design
Strong visual design skills, with an eye for detail and consistency
Applied understanding of core design principles: hierarchy, typography, color, and layout
Strong interaction design and prototyping skills
High degree of proficiency with Figma
Exposure to usability testing, user research, or working from research findings
Basic understanding of HTML and CSS, and curiosity about how designs get built
Experience leveraging AI tools in your daily design workflow
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative, team first approach with openness and resilience to feedback
Degree in Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
A portfolio that shows strong UI/UX craft
Must reside in Costa Rica
Nice to have: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
Nice to have: Adobe After Effects and Lottie
Nice to have: Familiarity with front end development concepts or a front end coding background
Nice to have: Experience with AI assisted and generative design tools such as Figma Make or Lovable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid Health & Life insurance for full-time employees and family members
Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
12 days paid Vacation + Flexible Time Away Program
20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership and your own personal Smartsheet account
Teleworking options from any registered location in Costa Rica (role specific)