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Content Designer / UX Writer

This is a high-impact contract role for a seasoned UX professional to lead content strategy for a major financial services firm's onboarding experience. It offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package rarely seen in temporary assignments. The position is perfect for someone who enjoys the intersection of technical complexity and user advocacy.

Onward Search · Brooklyn, New York, United States · Posted 25 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact contract role for a seasoned UX professional to lead content strategy for a major financial services firm's onboarding experience. It offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package rarely seen in temporary assignments. The position is perfect for someone who enjoys the intersection of technical complexity and user advocacy.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end content for application forms and onboarding journeys
  • Develop and maintain reusable content patterns and style standards
  • Create support articles, FAQs, and educational tooltips
  • Ensure all digital copy meets accessibility and regulatory requirements
  • Partner with product teams to iterate content based on user testing and feedback

Essential

  • Minimum of five years of professional experience in UX writing or content design
  • Proven track record of developing content for digital product onboarding and applications
  • Ability to work on-site in Downtown Brooklyn
  • Experience working within established design systems and style guides
  • Portfolio demonstrating user-centric solutions for complex digital workflows

Preferred

  • Experience in the financial services or payments industry
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards for digital content
  • Background in creating educational resources and support documentation

Key Skills

UX WritingContent StrategyAccessibility StandardsPlain Language PrinciplesStakeholder ManagementCross-functional CollaborationInformation ArchitectureTechnical Writing

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • eLearning and Ongoing Training
  • Education Reimbursement

Next step

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