Product Designer

Job Title: Product Designer (UX) – Internal Tools & Platforms

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid; minimum 3 days/week onsite)
Employment Type: Contract (via Emerge Talent)
Salary Range: $90,000 – $145,000 annually
Experience Level: Mid-Level

About the Role:

Emerge Talent is hiring a Product Designer to support our client’s internal platforms and tooling design team. In this internal-facing role, you'll work on tools and systems used by employees and partners—not external customers. The focus is on improving operational efficiency, user satisfaction, and usability for internal stakeholders across a global enterprise.

This is a contract role with the potential for long-term engagement, offering the opportunity to design at scale and make a meaningful impact on internal user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve the UX and UI design of internal tools and enterprise platforms

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Research, and Operations

• Ensure smooth implementation by working closely with Engineering partners

• Leverage research and analytics to design practical, insight-driven solutions

• Translate complex internal workflows into intuitive, scalable experiences

• Share and present design work for feedback, alignment, and iteration

• Help refine internal design and collaboration processes

• Advocate for internal users and elevate their experience through thoughtful design

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in UX and interaction design

• Experience designing internal tools or enterprise software is strongly preferred

• Proficiency in Figma and other industry-standard design/prototyping tools

• Strong understanding of design systems and component reuse

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Willingness to work onsite in NYC at least 3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UX writing and crafting effective microcopy

• Familiarity with information architecture and enterprise workflows

• Ability to create journey maps and service blueprints

• Experience in regulated or highly structured industries

• A portfolio that demonstrates your design process and outcomes

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation through Emerge Talent

• Eligibility for health benefits and paid time off through Emerge (varies by contract)

• Access to the Emerge Talent network for career support and development