UI Designer Jobs in New York
UI Designer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, finance, media, and e-commerce companies that maintain large product and digital teams across New York City, Brooklyn, and Albany. Employers with a lasting presence in the market include Google, JPMorgan Chase, and Spotify, all of which maintain substantial design organizations in the state. The most in-demand specialties are product design, design systems, and mobile interaction design, with openings at every level from junior to principal. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What we do
Adaptive is a vertical AI company of 50, building the agentic operating system for the $2 trillion U.S. construction industry. We work with over 1,000 customers, partner with over 50 accounting firms, and have raised $26m from Emergence, a16z, and other top funds.
Why join us?
Win a massive category that's up for grabs. Construction is among the least digitized industries left, and no AI king has been crowned. With our momentum, team, and backing, we are in position to be that company.
Build a moat that compounds. We orchestrate multi-stakeholder workflows across an industry that today runs on paper, email, and phone calls. Every process we manage generates data no one else has. That data makes each new use case easier to expand to, while building a compounding moat.
Work with the rare team that can pull this off. Winning here takes deep construction knowledge and deep AI fluency in the same room. That intersection is rare, and we have it with backgrounds across finance, technology, and construction.
Serve the people building the world around you. Your favorite local café. The new house on the corner. The massive new skyscraper at Central Park South. All built by our customers: skilled, creative people who have spent their lives bringing neighborhoods to life.
About the role
We're hiring our second product designer to help shape the future of Adaptive. You'll drive the design of impactful, user-centric products that meet the real needs of small-business builders nationwide.
Reporting to the Lead Designer, you'll partner day-to-day with a Product Manager and engineering counterparts to design and ship key product features — including the suite of AI agents we're building to automate construction back-office work. You'll define product experiences, contribute to our design system, and run user research to validate what we build.
Responsibilities
- Design and ship new product features end-to-end, in close partnership with product and engineering
- Participate in user research and usability testing to validate solutions and improve the experience
- Contribute to and help evolve the design system so design stays consistent and scalable across the platform
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align user needs, business goals, and product vision
Skills & experience
- 3–5 years of product design experience, ideally in SaaS or startup environments
- Strong skills in UX/UI design, user research, and design systems
- Demonstrated ability to own projects from concept to delivery
- Excellent communication and storytelling, with the ability to collaborate across product and engineering
- Comfort with fast-evolving processes and building in an AI-native product
What we offer
- Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match and flexible PTO policy
- A seat at the table in a rapidly scaling vertical AI startup
- Unlimited opportunities for professional growth and leadership
In-office mandate
This role requires you to work Monday - Thursday in our sunny Union Square office.
Compensation Range: $160K - $180K
What we do
Adaptive is a vertical AI company of 50, building the agentic operating system for the $2 trillion U.S. construction industry. We work with over 1,000 customers, partner with over 50 accounting firms, and have raised $26m from Emergence, a16z, and other top funds.
Why join us?
Win a massive category that's up for grabs. Construction is among the least digitized industries left, and no AI king has been crowned. With our momentum, team, and backing, we are in position to be that company.
Build a moat that compounds. We orchestrate multi-stakeholder workflows across an industry that today runs on paper, email, and phone calls. Every process we manage generates data no one else has. That data makes each new use case easier to expand to, while building a compounding moat.
Work with the rare team that can pull this off. Winning here takes deep construction knowledge and deep AI fluency in the same room. That intersection is rare, and we have it with backgrounds across finance, technology, and construction.
Serve the people building the world around you. Your favorite local café. The new house on the corner. The massive new skyscraper at Central Park South. All built by our customers: skilled, creative people who have spent their lives bringing neighborhoods to life.
About the role
We're hiring our second product designer to help shape the future of Adaptive. You'll drive the design of impactful, user-centric products that meet the real needs of small-business builders nationwide.
Reporting to the Lead Designer, you'll partner day-to-day with a Product Manager and engineering counterparts to design and ship key product features — including the suite of AI agents we're building to automate construction back-office work. You'll define product experiences, contribute to our design system, and run user research to validate what we build.
Responsibilities
- Design and ship new product features end-to-end, in close partnership with product and engineering
- Participate in user research and usability testing to validate solutions and improve the experience
- Contribute to and help evolve the design system so design stays consistent and scalable across the platform
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align user needs, business goals, and product vision
Skills & experience
- 3–5 years of product design experience, ideally in SaaS or startup environments
- Strong skills in UX/UI design, user research, and design systems
- Demonstrated ability to own projects from concept to delivery
- Excellent communication and storytelling, with the ability to collaborate across product and engineering
- Comfort with fast-evolving processes and building in an AI-native product
What we offer
- Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match and flexible PTO policy
- A seat at the table in a rapidly scaling vertical AI startup
- Unlimited opportunities for professional growth and leadership
In-office mandate
This role requires you to work Monday - Thursday in our sunny Union Square office.
Compensation Range: $160K - $180K
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
UI Designer Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon8
- Robinhood6
- Collabera5
- Datadog5
- Figma4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software60
- Investment & Asset Management13
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Retail5
- Banking & Financial Services4
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in UI designer jobs across New York.
- Portfolio demonstrating shipped digital products across web and mobile platforms
- Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and design system maintenance
- Experience collaborating with product managers and engineers in agile teams
- Bachelor's degree in interaction design, graphic design, or a related field
- Ability to conduct and apply user research and usability testing findings
- Familiarity with accessibility standards including WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
UI Designer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ui designer in New York?
UI design has no state-issued license in New York, so the path runs through education and portfolio work. Most New York employers expect a bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or a related field, or a credible bootcamp certificate paired with a strong portfolio. Building projects that demonstrate end-to-end product thinking, from research through high-fidelity prototype, is what moves candidates past the screening stage at competitive New York studios and tech companies.
How much do UI designers make in New York?
UI designers in New York earn a median of about $77,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,680 for the lowest 10% to over $131,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire ui designers in New York?
Employers hiring ui designers in New York right now include Amazon, Robinhood, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of fintech, media, and enterprise software companies means demand extends well beyond consumer tech into industries like healthcare, publishing, and financial services.
Which New York cities have the most ui designer jobs?
New York, New York City, and New York account for the largest share of ui designer openings in New York. New York City dominates because it houses the headquarters and large product teams of major tech, finance, and media companies, while Brooklyn's growing design and startup scene contributes a steady volume of smaller-studio roles, and Albany draws openings from state government digital initiatives and healthcare systems in the Capital Region.
Are there remote ui designer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 40% of ui designer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how thoroughly screen-based the work is. The roles most likely to stay fully remote are those focused on design system maintenance and documentation, while positions that involve frequent stakeholder workshops or in-person user research sessions tend to require at least a hybrid schedule.
How can I get hired as a ui designer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior product designer role at a mid-size New York technology or agency studio, where mentorship is built into the team structure. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like graphic design, visual communication, or front-end development have a clear lateral path. Large New York employers including Publicis Sapient and R/GA run design associate programs that welcome recent graduates. A portfolio with two or three case studies showing full design process, even from academic or self-initiated projects, consistently outweighs years of experience at the screening stage.
Where can I find and apply to ui designer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to ui designer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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