UX Architect

We’re seeking a User Experience Architect to help shape intuitive, accessible digital experiences for customer-facing products and services. This role partners closely with business analysts, developers, testers, product owners, and compliance teams to create thoughtful experience architectures that balance user needs with technical and business requirements. Responsibilities

• Design clear, consistent experience architectures across digital and real-world touchpoints.
• Use human-centered design methods to develop personas, journey flows, wireframes, conceptual models, and interactive prototypes.
• Translate business requirements into practical, user-friendly design solutions.
• Improve findability, usability, and overall interaction quality while working within technical and business constraints.
• Review design artifacts from teammates and help ensure quality, consistency, and strong interaction patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support work tied to wires and ACH payment experiences.
• Participate in team discussions and design collaboration with other experience designers.

• 5-8 years of experience in user experience, experience design, or a related field.
• Strong background in experience architecture and user-centered design practices.
• Ability to create and communicate wireframes, prototypes, personas, and user flows.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity in solving design challenges.
• Comfort working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in fintech, banking, or financial services.
• Familiarity with accessibility considerations and inclusive design principles.
• Experience supporting complex, integrated design efforts across multiple teams.
• Ability to contribute to collaborative design reviews and peer feedback.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique experiences to the team.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $37 - $71 per hour based on qualifications and experience.