Whalar Group · 1 month ago
UX Engineer / Design Technologist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWhalar Group is the parent company of Foam, an operating system for managing digital talent. They are seeking a creative and technically skilled UX Engineer / Design Technologist to design and build engaging user experiences for their web and mobile products, collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingCreative AgencyGamingHuman ResourcesMarketing
Responsibilities
Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to refine user flows and build engaging interfaces that drive adoption, engagement, and retention
Design end-to-end user experiences that balance functionality, accessibility, and delight—helping people understand and trust our products
Rapidly prototype new ideas, translating complex workflows into simple, intuitive patterns and testable concepts
Develop high-fidelity prototypes and production-ready components using modern web technologies and frameworks
Integrate AI functionality and generative tools where they meaningfully enhance the user experience
Contribute to and evolve our design system and visual language, ensuring consistency and scalability across products
Experiment with AI-driven design and interaction patterns to push the boundaries of what's possible in the creator tech space
Use data, research, and user feedback to guide decisions—and know when to trust your creative instincts
Champion accessibility, performance, and responsive design best practices
Stay ahead of emerging design, front-end, and AI trends and share insights to inspire the team
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a UX Engineer, Design Technologist, or Front-End Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design and development work
Deep understanding of human-centered design principles and how to apply them to complex workflows
Hands-on proficiency with modern web frameworks (React, Vue, or similar) and a strong command of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Ability to design and build scalable components and interfaces that align with a unified design system
Comfort working with AI tools and services to improve functionality, design exploration, and development efficiency
Strong collaboration skills—able to partner with product, design, engineering, and marketing teams to bring ideas to life
Excellent communication skills and an ability to explain design decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A proactive, curious mindset and passion for exploring new technologies, paradigms, and creative approaches
A genuine interest in the creator economy and the future of how humans and AI work together
Experience leveraging AI tools and functionality to enhance creativity, workflow efficiency, and performance
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
Retirement planning with employer match
Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
Professional development stipend
New joiner Home office allowance
Fertility benefits
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
Volunteer days
Identity theft protection & Legal assistance
Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Extra Voluntary Life Insurance Policy
Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Pet insurance
Employee Resource Groups
Company
Whalar Group
Whalar Group connects brands with creators for marketing campaigns and community engagement through a creator-focused ecosystem.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Street
Co-CEO
Neil Waller
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
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