UI/UX Designer

About the Role We’re looking for a UI/UX Designer who can bridge product thinking, user empathy, and high-quality visual execution. This is not a “make it look pretty” role. You’ll be responsible for designing experiences that help housing professionals make better decisions, faster — across our subscription products, data tools, and internal platforms. You should be equally comfortable mapping a user journey, designing a clean interface, and partnering with product and engineering to ship work that performs in the real world. At HousingWire, design is not isolated — it’s deeply connected to product, revenue, and customer outcomes. The HousingWire Way We’re looking for someone who operates like an owner: You don’t wait for perfect direction — you seek clarity and move forward You care about outcomes, not just outputs You give and receive feedback directly and respectfully You balance speed with quality — and know when each matters You operate as both a coach and player What You’ll Do Design intuitive, user-centered experiences across web and product surfaces Evaluate and improve the user experience across our portfolio of brands, identifying opportunities to unify experiences and create flywheel effects between products Translate complex data and workflows into simple, usable interfaces Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders Contribute to and evolve our design system and UI standards Conduct lightweight user research and usability testing to inform decisions Use data and user behavior to iterate and improve performance Ensure consistency across experiences while adapting to different use cases Support cross-functional initiatives where UX impacts growth, engagement, or retention What You Bring 3–6+ years of experience in UI/UX, product design, or interaction design Strong portfolio demonstrating both UX thinking and polished UI execution Experience designing for web-based products, SaaS platforms, or data tools Ability to simplify complex problems into clear, usable solutions Comfort working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams Proficiency in tools like Figma (or similar) for design and prototyping Strong communication skills — you can explain why , not just what And importantly: You are a problem solver first, designer second You don’t just take requirements — you challenge and improve them You are comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment Nice to Have Experience in media, data, real estate, or financial services Experience using Mixpanel and Sanity to elevate user behavior and inform UX improvements Experience contributing to or building design systems Exposure to AI-powered product experiences Why This Role Matters This role sits at the intersection of product, data, and user experience . The work you do will directly impact: How users interact with our products How effectively we communicate insights How we grow and retain our customer base You won’t just design screens — you’ll help shape how our products are experienced and how our business grows. Compensation & Benefits Position level: Mid-level individual contributor. Salary range: $85,000–$110,000 base, depending on experience and location. Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus. 401(k) with employer match. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and ancillary coverage options. Unlimited PTO plus Paid Parental Leave. Hybrid/remote work options, depending on location and business needs.