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# UI/UX Designer

- **Company:** The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $112,486.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Experience Manager, Design of User Interfaces, Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Website Wireframe, WordPress, Figma, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6fe1b229cf7c943b

## About the Role

Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, preferably for content-rich or cultural institutions

 * Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 or higher) and inclusive design principles
 * Proven experience improving usability across complex websites
 * Proficiency in Figma and other relevant design tools
 * Experience working closely with developers and understanding technical constraints
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills
 * Ability to work efficiently within a defined timeline and budget
 * Experience working with CMS platforms (Adobe Experience Manager and/or WordPress)
 * Familiarity with analytics tools and using data to inform UX decisions
 * Interest in arts, culture, or mission-driven organizations, * High School Diploma or equivalent required.
 * Bachelor's Degree

## Description

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is seeking a UI/UX Designer to support critical accessibility and user experience enhancements on Guggenheim.org. This role will focus on improving usability, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, and elevating the overall digital experience for a broad, global audience. This is a hands-on role for a designer who can quickly assess existing experiences, identify gaps, and execute thoughtful, scalable solutions in close collaboration with design, marketing, and development teams. This role is a fixed term until August 30, 2026. This role will prioritize high-impact improvements that can be executed within this timeframe., Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 * Design and implement UI/UX solutions that enhance navigation, clarity, and engagement
 * Partner with internal stakeholders (Design, Marketing, Web Developer) to align on priorities and deliverables
 * Collaborate with developer to ensure accurate and efficient implementation of designs
 * Ensure compliance with WCAG accessibility standards, including mobile and responsive design best practices
 * Create wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications to support development
 * Contribute to evolving design systems and digital standards where needed

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT:

 * Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim's owned or leased properties upon request.
 * Occasionally work may be conducted outdoors, exposure to varied weather conditions.
 * Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion.
 * Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.


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