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Mondo

Sr. UI Designer

Middle City West, PA · Remote

$66 - $69/hr

Apply now: Sr. UI Designer, Remote. Start date is ASAP for this contract position. Job Title: Sr. U ... Background designing AI or LLM-powered product interfaces (chat, clinical, or assistant-style tools ...

System One

UI UX Experience Designer Sr

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Title - Experience Designer Sr Location- Pittsburgh, PA/Strongsville, OH/Phoenix, AZ/Denver, CO - 5 ... Background designing reusable, component?based experiences for enterprise platforms SOFT SKILLS:

System One

UI UX Experience Designer Sr

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Title - Experience Designer Sr Location- Pittsburgh, PA/Strongsville, OH/Phoenix, AZ/Denver, CO - 5 ... Background designing reusable, component?based experiences for enterprise platforms SOFT SKILLS:

Crest Brands Group

Senior Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$112K - $120K/yr

Senior Designer (Apparel, Socks) Location: Midtown NYC Office Role is for someone with Apparel or ... Strong background in product and graphic design experience in apparel, socks and legwear.

System One

UI UX Experience Designer Sr

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Title - Experience Designer Sr Location- Pittsburgh, PA/Strongsville, OH/Phoenix, AZ/Denver, CO - 5 ... Background designing reusable, component?based experiences for enterprise platforms SOFT SKILLS:

System One

UI UX Experience Designer Sr

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Title - Experience Designer Sr Location- Pittsburgh, PA/Strongsville, OH/Phoenix, AZ/Denver, CO - 5 ... Background designing reusable, component?based experiences for enterprise platforms SOFT SKILLS:

Viking Recruiting Resources

Senior Designer

Spring, TX · On-site

$90K - $97K/yr

Oil & Gas background is highly preferred. MUST have SolidWorks experience to qualify. Hourly wage ... Seeking a Senior Designer with at least 10+ years of experience; Open to those with 20+ years of ...

Oneleet Inc

Senior Product Designer

$130K - $165K/yr

As a Senior Product Designer at Oneleet, you'll shape how security teams experience our ... Background designing for security, compliance, or other data-dense technical domains where the ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Saint Louis, MO

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Cincinnati, OH

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Akron, OH · On-site

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Columbus, OH

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

CESO Inc.

Senior Designer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$68.42 - $122.25/hr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Charlotte, NC

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Rogers, AR

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

CESO, Inc.

Senior Designer

Cincinnati, OH

$68K - $122K/yr

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting ... Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate's background, qualifications, and fit for the ...

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How much do senior background designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior background designer in the United States is $105,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Background Designer vs Background Artist?

AspectSenior Background DesignerBackground Artist
CredentialsTypically requires a strong portfolio, experience, and sometimes a degree in art or designUsually needs a portfolio demonstrating environmental and background work, with less emphasis on leadership
Work EnvironmentCollaborates closely with art directors, designers, and other departments in game or film studiosWorks primarily on creating backgrounds and environments, often independently or as part of a team
Industry UsageCommonly used in gaming, animation, and film industries for senior roles with leadership responsibilitiesUsed across similar industries for background creation, often at junior or mid-level

The main difference is that a Senior Background Designer typically has more experience, leadership responsibilities, and involvement in the creative process, whereas a Background Artist focuses on creating environmental artwork without senior or managerial duties.

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Infographic showing various Senior Background Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,882 per year, or $50.9 per hour.

Sr. UI Designer

Mondo

Middle City West, PA • Remote

$66 - $69/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Apply now: Sr. UI Designer, Remote. Start date is ASAP for this contract position. Job Title: Sr. UI Designer Location-Type: Remote (East Coast or Central time zone preferred) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 Month Contract Compensation Range: $66.00 - $69.00/hr Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Job Description: The client is seeking a Senior UI Designer to lead high-polish visual design and support design system buildout for a mobile-focused platform merging two applications into a unified, consumer-grade product experience. Job Summary •Design and deliver polished, consumer-grade UI across web and mobile surfaces, with a focus on modern, B2C-quality aesthetics •Drive mobile-first design for two applications currently being merged into a single unified product •Contribute to the buildout of a scalable design system, including Figma component libraries and reusable patterns •Design interfaces for LLM-powered chat and AI-assisted features, informed by contemporary AI product benchmarks •Collaborate closely with the UX/AI lead, who owns UX structure, while owning visual polish and UI execution •Proactively engage cross-functional stakeholders in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment with minimal oversight •Participate in weekly design cadence including Monday kickoffs, Thursday close-outs, and Friday demo and ship reviews Minimum Requirements: •5 to 10 years of UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating high-polish, consumer-grade visual design •Mobile-first design experience, including native or responsive app design •Demonstrated ability to work independently and initiate stakeholder outreach without direction •Proficiency in Figma for UI design, prototyping, and component-based workflows •Background designing AI or LLM-powered product interfaces (chat, clinical, or assistant-style tools) Preferred Qualifications: •Experience building or contributing to a design system, including scalable Figma component libraries •Experience in healthcare or health technology products •Willingness to attend occasional onsite meetings a few times per year