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
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Overview
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About Onward Search
Onward Search is a large employer working in financial services, based in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Financial Services
Large
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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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
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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
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