UX Designer

Job DescriptionResponsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:We are seeking a hybrid Senior UX Designer to bridge the gap between user experience design and front-end engineering for our enterprise e-commerce platform. This role combines UX thinking with hands-on React development to create scalable, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences across browse, search, cart, and checkout flows used by millions of customers.The ideal candidate is equally comfortable designing intuitive customer journeys and building them in production-quality code. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and engineering teams to deliver enterprise-ready web experiences while helping shape front-end standards and best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces for enterprise digital products and e-commerce experiences. Partner with UX, product, and engineering teams to transform wireframes, prototypes, and business requirements into production-ready applications. Design reusable UI patterns, and modern web experiences using related technologies. Maintain and evolve a reusable enterprise component library and shared design system supporting consistency and scalability across multiple engineering teams and products. Optimize applications for performance, scalability, SEO, accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness. Identify opportunities to improve customer journeys, reduce friction, and enhance engagement through UX improvements, usability reviews, and experimentation. Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot and Codex, to improve development efficiency and accelerate delivery. Stay current with emerging trends in UX, accessibility, front-end architecture, and modern web technologies. Job RequirementsTo join our band, you'll need the following experience:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of experience in front-end development, UX engineering, UI engineering, or similar roles. Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and modern front-end development practices. Experience with Tailwind CSS, and component-driven development using frameworks such as shadcn/ui, Radix UI, Ant Design, or similar libraries. Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design best practices. Experience building scalable, responsive, and accessible enterprise or e-commerce web applications. Experience building reusable component libraries, scalable design systems.Strong proficiency with Figma and experience leveraging usability testing, customer research, and behavioral analysis tools such as UserTesting.com to validate and improve digital experiences. Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar technologies.Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience in enterprise retail, e-commerce, or other high-traffic digital environmentsFamiliarity with analytics and optimization tools such as Quantum Metric, Google Analytics, Optimizely, or A/B testing platforms. Experience with CMS and personalization platforms such as Salesforce, Strapi, Monetate, or similar technologies. Familiarity with SSR, SSG, and modern React application architecture patterns. Understanding of Agile, Scrum, CI/CD, and headless commerce architectures. Experience mentoring developers or leading front-end UX initiatives.About Guitar CenterThe Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States.  2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.   E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.Why Guitar Center? Here’s just some of the rewards:For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.Pay Rate: $100,000- $122,000yr depending on background and experience. The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.Love this gig and want to apply?Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to View email address on us.fitly.work DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Marketing and Creative Services