Emerge is hiring : Product Designer in New York

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

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Business Consulting and Services

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