Digital Product Designer (UX/UI Designer)
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented Digital Product Designer (UX/UI Designer) to create intuitive, engaging, and user-centric digital experiences. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to design solutions that align with both user needs and business objectives. You will play a key role in shaping product strategy through design thinking, user research, and data-driven insights.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in New York, NY. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver high-quality user experiences and user interfaces for digital products, ensuring usability, accessibility, and visual consistency.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools such as Figma.
- Apply design thinking methodologies to solve complex user problems and improve product usability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and marketing to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.
- Participate in the full product lifecycle—from concept and ideation through design, testing, and launch.
- Conduct and incorporate user research, usability testing, and feedback into design decisions.
- Maintain and contribute to design systems, style guides, and UI best practices.
- Work closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
- Leverage data and product analytics to refine and optimize user experiences.
- Communicate design concepts and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
- Ensure all designs align with business goals, brand guidelines, and accessibility standards.
- Continuously stay updated on design trends, tools, and emerging technologies to bring innovation into the product.
Qualifications
· Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer, Product Designer, or Digital Designer.
· Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions and visual design skills.
· Hands-on expertise with Figma (required) and other design/prototyping tools.
· Solid understanding of design thinking, usability principles, and interaction design.
· Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Familiarity with data-driven design and product analytics.
· Experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence is a plus.
· Domain knowledge in COTS Products (BFS Cards & Payments) is a plus.
· 8–12 years of relevant experience required.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 and $120,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs
Disclaimer
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.










