Greenberg Traurig

UI/UX Front End Developer

Greenberg Traurig$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of frontend development experience with strong UI/UX responsibilities.
  • Proven ability to design and build production-grade web applications focusing on user experience.
  • Experience with React/TypeScript from concept to deployment.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered user experiences, particularly chat interfaces.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining design concepts to varied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end user experience for AI chat applications and front end platforms.
  • Design visually appealing and accessible interfaces meeting consumer-grade standards.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools like Figma.
  • Develop and maintain scalable front end architecture and coding standards.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate REST APIs effectively.
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design improvements.
  • Advocate for design standards and ensure consistency across digital products.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with regular in-office presence for collaboration.
  • Opportunity to lead the design and development of innovative AI-driven applications.
  • Access to training opportunities and career development programs.
  • Collaborative culture with cross-functional teams across the U.S. and EU.
  • Flexible approach to support ad-hoc UI/UX initiatives based on business priorities.
Full Job Description
Join our Innovation Team as a UI/UX Front End Developer located in one of our U.S. offices.

This role will be based in one of our U.S. offices, on a hybrid basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. This role reports to the Director, AI Solutions Development .

Position Summary

We are seeking a UI/UX Front End Developer to design and build best-in-class, user-centered web applications, with a primary focus on AI-driven conversational experiences. This role blends product design leadership with advanced front end engineering, requiring a professional who approaches development with a strong design mindset and crafts intuitive, scalable user interfaces.

The position will lead the end-to-end user experience and frontend architecture for AI chat applications and related digital products, ensuring a seamless, accessible, and consumer-grade experience comparable to leading AI platforms. The role partners closely with product stakeholders, backend engineers, and end users to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions deployed across secure on-premise and cloud environments. This role requires strong ownership, an exceptional design eye, and the ability to translate complex technical workflows into simple, elegant user experiences.  If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

  • UI/UX Design & Product Experience

    • Owns the end-to-end user experience across AI chat applications and front end platforms.

    • Designs intuitive, visually polished, and accessible interfaces aligned with consumer-grade standards.

    • Creates wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools such as Figma.

    • Establishes and evolves design systems, component libraries, and visual standards to ensure consistency across products.

    • Applies principles of information architecture, interaction design, and content design to improve usability.

    • Conducts user research, usability testing, and feedback analysis to drive continuous improvements.

    • Designs and implements micro-interactions, animations, and transitions to enhance user engagement.

    • Translates complex AI and technical workflows into clear, user-friendly experiences.

    • Advocates for accessibility (WCAG compliance) and inclusive design practices.

  • Frontend Engineering

    • Designs, builds, and maintains React-based front end applications using TypeScript and modern JavaScript.

    • Translates designs artifacts into pixel-perfect, performant, and responsive code.

    • Develops scalable front end architecture, coding standards, and reusable components.

    • Integrates with REST APIs and collaborate with backend engineering teams.

    • Implements automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end) using tools such as Jest, Playwright, or Cypress.

    • Contributes to CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and modern deployment practices.

    • Supports application deployment across cloud and on-premise environments.

    • Evaluates and adopts appropriate front end frameworks when needed.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Collaborates with stakeholders to translate business requirements into user stories and design solutions.

    • Partners with distributed teams across the U.S. and EU using Microsoft 365, Teams, and Azure DevOps.

    • Supports ad-hoc UI/UX and front end initiatives based on business priorities.

    • Presents and communicates design decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

  • Create intuitive, user-centered experiences that balance business objectives with user needs.

  • Deep understanding of interaction design, motion design, and micro-interactions that enhance user engagement and usability.

  • Expertise in information architecture, layout design, typography, and visual hierarchy principles.

  • Demonstrates proficiency in responsive and adaptive design methodologies across multiple devices and platforms.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain design concepts and rationale to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and business stakeholders.

  • High level of creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering polished user experiences.

  • Manage multiple concurrent design initiatives, including strategic product efforts and time-sensitive requests.

  • Adaptability and comfort working within a fast-paced, evolving product, technology, and innovation environment.

Education & Prior Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Minimum 5+ years of frontend development experience with significant UI/UX responsibility, demonstrated by exceptional design judgment and a portfolio of high-quality web and application design work.

  • Experience developing, maintaining, and contributing to scalable design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks.

  • Proven experience designing and building production-grade, user-focused web applications, including consumer-grade and high-quality enterprise user experiences.

  • Demonstrated experience delivering React/TypeScript applications from concept to deployment.

  • Translate stakeholder requirements into user stories, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready solutions.

  • Experience designing AI-powered, conversational, or agent-based user experiences, including chat and copilot interfaces.

  • Background in Product Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.

  • Experience working in professional services, legal, or highly regulated environments is highly preferred.

  • Work with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and supporting modern deployment methodologies is preferred.

  • Knowledge of DevOps practices, Docker, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), or related technologies.

  • Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG), inclusive design best practices, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility requirements.

Technology

  • Proficiency with React, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.

  • Expertise in modern design platforms, including Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.

  • Hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks, build tools, and component-based architectures, including Vue, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, Vite, and Webpack.

  • Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Vitest, Playwright, and Cypress.

  • Experience integrating frontend applications with REST APIs and OpenAPI/Swagger services.

  • Familiarity with Git-based version control, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline tools.

  • Experience working with Microsoft Azure preferred, AWS, GCP, and related deployment environments.

About Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with approximately 2200 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm was founded in Miami, Florida in 1967 by Larry J. Hoffman, Mel Greenberg and Robert H. Traurig. The firm has a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and securities, real estate, litigation, and tax. Greenberg Traurig is known for its work in the entertainment industry, and has represented clients such as Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and Madonna. The firm has also been involved in high-profile cases, such as the defense of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling.
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