UX Engineer / Design Technologist at Whalar Group

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UX Engineering, Design Technology, Front-End Design, Human-Centered Design, Web Frameworks, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AI Tools, Collaboration, Communication, Prototyping, Accessibility, Performance, Responsive Design, Data Analysis

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

Job Title: UX Engineer / Design Technologist Work Location: Remote (Preference for NY, NJ, or CT. MA, IL, FL, GA, TX, TN would also be considered) Start Date: ASAP Foam, part of Whalar Group, is the operating system for managing digital talent. Foam is a suite of intuitive pitching tools and AI-enhanced features powered by real-time, certified metrics from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snap. Foam empowers managers with the data they need to analyze content performance, inform talent negotiations, and maximize brand opportunities. With over 40,000 Creators and hundreds of millions of integrated data points, Foam streamlines the entire pitching process, eliminating spreadsheets, screenshots, and slides, allowing managers to focus on providing strategic support to their talent. Learn more at foam.io. About the Role: We’re looking for a creative and technically skilled UX Engineer / Design Technologist to join Foam, part of the Whalar Group, and help shape the future of our web and mobile products. In this role, you’ll design and build experiences that empower creators, agencies, and brands to work smarter, faster, and more intuitively. You’ll collaborate across product, design, and engineering—taking ideas from concept to prototype to polished, scalable features. You’ll craft interfaces that feel effortless yet powerful, blending design, code, and AI to deliver experiences that users can’t imagine working without. If you live at the intersection of design and technology, are energized by experimenting with new AI tools, and love creating products that balance usability with magic, we’d love to meet you. Here’s What You’ll Do Day to Day: 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. Here’s What We’re Looking For: 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. Our values: At Whalar, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers. The perks: Foam provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. 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 Whalar Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.

Responsibilities

The UX Engineer / Design Technologist will design and build user experiences for web and mobile products, collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams. Responsibilities include prototyping new ideas, developing high-fidelity prototypes, and integrating AI functionality to enhance user experience.