The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urbansystemslab.com/">Urban Systems Lab</a> (USL) at NYU is seeking a creative and detail-oriented UX/UI Designer to lead user experience and interface design for data-driven platforms that advance climate resilience and urban adaptation. A significant focus of this role will be supporting the design and development of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://climateiq.org/">ClimateIQ</a>, an interactive dashboard and hazard assessment tool that helps planners and communities assess and act on climate risk. The designer will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and user researchers to develop intuitive, visually engaging, and user-tested interfaces that communicate complex spatial and scientific data. The ideal candidate has experience designing mapping dashboards or working with geospatial data and is passionate about science communication and public impact.Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead UX/UI design for the ClimateIQ platform, focusing on map-based dashboards and geospatial visualization.</li><li>Collaborate with user researchers (UXR) to plan, conduct, and respond to user testing and feedback.</li><li>Work closely with engineering (especially the USL geospatial data engineer to translate design concepts into functional components.</li><li>Design interactive visualizations, graphics, and user flows that communicate complex data in accessible ways.</li><li>Support broader USL design needs, including map products, static and interactive graphics, and science communication tools for research reports, websites, and publications.</li><li>Help maintain consistency across Lab products through the development of design systems and style guides.</li></ul>In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000. &nbsp;New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.<h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>3+ years experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio of mapping dashboards or spatial data interfaces.</li><li>Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Framer, etc.) and familiarity with web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS).</li><li>Familiarity with frontend UI component libraries (e.g., MUI, Carbon Components)</li><li>Experience working with geospatial data and tools (e.g., Mapbox, Leaflet, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://deck.gl">deck.gl</a>, ArcGIS APIs).</li><li>Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, research, UXR).</li><li>Excellent visual design, data visualization and storytelling skills, with a commitment to accessibility and clarity.</li></ul>

The Urban Systems Lab is an interdisciplinary research, design and practice space at The New School that provides knowledge and analysis for developing more equitable, resilient, and sustainable cities. Our mission is to develop systemic solutions to the social and environmental challenges driving inequity and injustice in cities. We collaborate with researchers, policymakers, designers, and communities to co-create data-driven tools, research, and transformative strategies that strengthen science communication, enhance decision-making, and support urban resilience and adaptation in cities across the world.&nbsp;

UI/UX Designer

The <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://urbansystemslab.com/">Urban Systems Lab</a> (USL) at NYU is seeking a creative and detail-oriented UX/UI Designer to lead user experience and interface design for data-driven platforms that advance climate resilience and urban adaptation. A significant focus of this role will be supporting the design and development of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://climateiq.org/">ClimateIQ</a>, an interactive dashboard and hazard assessment tool that helps planners and communities assess and act on climate risk. The designer will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and user researchers to develop intuitive, visually engaging, and user-tested interfaces that communicate complex spatial and scientific data. The ideal candidate has experience designing mapping dashboards or working with geospatial data and is passionate about science communication and public impact.Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead UX/UI design for the ClimateIQ platform, focusing on map-based dashboards and geospatial visualization.</li><li>Collaborate with user researchers (UXR) to plan, conduct, and respond to user testing and feedback.</li><li>Work closely with engineering (especially the USL geospatial data engineer to translate design concepts into functional components.</li><li>Design interactive visualizations, graphics, and user flows that communicate complex data in accessible ways.</li><li>Support broader USL design needs, including map products, static and interactive graphics, and science communication tools for research reports, websites, and publications.</li><li>Help maintain consistency across Lab products through the development of design systems and style guides.</li></ul>In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000. &nbsp;New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.<h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>3+ years experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio of mapping dashboards or spatial data interfaces.</li><li>Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Framer, etc.) and familiarity with web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS).</li><li>Familiarity with frontend UI component libraries (e.g., MUI, Carbon Components)</li><li>Experience working with geospatial data and tools (e.g., Mapbox, Leaflet, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://deck.gl">deck.gl</a>, ArcGIS APIs).</li><li>Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, research, UXR).</li><li>Excellent visual design, data visualization and storytelling skills, with a commitment to accessibility and clarity.</li></ul>

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