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Senior UI Engineer - Design System Innovation

3 days ago New York, NY

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Software Engineering position at the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management UX team builds digital experiences that help our clients manage their finances and monitor their investments easily. Our growing team of designers and researchers bring an entrepreneurial spirit to a leading global financial firm. We employ design thinking methods and a user-centered approach to solve real business problems. If you can bring clarity to complexity, design holistically in an immense product ecosystem, and have gone the extra mile to create delight, we want to hear from you! About the Design Systems Team

We're a close-knit group of designers and front-end engineers who work across all business verticals to maintain and advocate for our design system. We care deeply about our design craft and the quality of the components that we produce. We work fast, valuing experimentation and iteration. We're not afraid of tackling the complex UX problems, and we know that maintaining a system is just as much about evangelization and collaboration as it is about having extremely high standards for the work we produce for the entire technology team to consume and implement into their products. About the role

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We are seeking a Senior UI Engineer to evolve and mature the design system for Morgan Stanley's web and mobile platforms. You will work as an advocate for the design system across the design team, as well as with business and technology partners. You will be an advocate for best code practices as well as be a collaborator with technology partners to ensure our Design System library continues to be a framework that is easily implemented in projects. You should be familiar with implementing a design system.

What you'll do in the role:

  • Build and document new patterns for our established design system.
  • Work closely with our front-end development teams to ensure coding best practices are met
  • Maintain Design System frameworks
  • Create functioning prototypes of experiences or components
  • Contribute beyond the design system itself by helping to build out projects when needed
  • Establish requirements for new components and component enhancements


What you'll bring to the role:
  • Proficient knowledge of best practices in JavaScript/HTML/CSS
  • Good understanding of CSS pre-processing platforms such as Sass
  • Experience applying accessibility best practices (WCAG)
  • Familiarity with the AGILE process Soft skills needed
  • Great eye for visual details
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Pride in the work delivered and tremendous attention to detail
  • Go the extra mile to deliver on time and to high quality standards
  • Curiosity about problem solving and learning about finance
  • Self-disciplined, self-motivating, and self-improving
  • Effectively communicate and present complex conceptual thinking visually and verbally


Nice to have:
  • Experience working with design systems
  • Proficient knowledge of modern web frameworks Qualifications - 8+ years relevant work experience


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: Morgan-PT-JR023024
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-05T18:36:22

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)