EPAM is hiring a visionary **UX Design Consultant** to shape the future of fintech! This is your chance to lead a groundbreaking initiative that fuses human-centered design, advanced AI, and cutting-edge financial innovation. The ideal candidate is equal parts design strategist, systems thinker, and hands-on collaborator, excited to push the boundaries of how AI can transform financial services and empower users. This opportunity requires the ability and willingness to work on-site 2-3 days/week either in our client’s office in Westport, CT OR the EPAM office in New York City. Req.#889840568 **Responsibilities** + Act as a key connector between design, product, and engineering teams to align vision and execution + Review, refine, and shape user journeys, flows, and wireframes using modern human-centered design best practices + Partner with engineers to ensure seamless integration of designs into modern development workflows + Facilitate alignment between design and engineering processes to enable smooth handoffs and execution + Lead and consult on stakeholder interviews and usability testing to validate design decisions + Integrate research insights, system flows, and testing results into actionable design deliverables + Drive the creation and adoption of a reusable design system in partnership with design and engineering stakeholders + Guide the evolution of the design system and support its translation into functional front-end code + Leverage AI-native tools (e.g., Figma MCP, Windsurf) to support collaborative, iterative design + Explore opportunities to apply AI capabilities to enhance product vision, user experience, and design efficiency + Coordinate the production of key design artifacts, including screen flows, core page wireframes, and polished UI designs **Requirements** + Advanced UI Design Expertise: Demonstrated experience in developing high-fidelity screens that prioritize functionality and user-centric design principles + Strong Wireframing Abilities: Ability to independently create wireframes and prototypes that align with project goals + Design Systems Application: Skilled in implementing and maintaining design systems to ensure consistency across all user touchpoints + Collaborative Mindset: Proven track record in cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly between design, product, and engineering teams + AI Tools Proficiency: Knowledge of AI-enabled design tools such as Figma MCP and Windsurf is a plus + User Research Experience: Familiarity with conducting stakeholder interviews and usability testing as part of the design process **We offer** + Health benefits: High Deductible Health Plan with an attached HSA (Health Savings Account) which includes Pharmacy coverage, after 60 days from start of employment + Condition Management resources + Family Planning resources + Dental Plan + Vision Plan EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU\_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG) EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone. At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.