Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior UX Designer to join our team on a temporary contract basis. In this role, you will lead the design of intuitive, user-centered experiences across our digital products and platforms. You will play a key role in shaping product experiences by translating complex requirements into thoughtful, scalable design solutions.
The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on designer who thrives in collaborative environments. You will partner closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful user experiences that support both user needs and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end UX design process, from discovery and research through wireframing, prototyping, and final design delivery.
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Design intuitive and scalable experiences for complex product features and workflows.
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Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define user needs and translate business requirements into effective design solutions.
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Conduct or support user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
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Develop high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and detailed design specifications.
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Contribute to and help maintain design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products.
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Advocate for UX best practices, accessibility standards, and user-centered design principles.
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Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and incorporate feedback effectively.
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Provide guidance and mentorship to other designers when appropriate.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
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You quickly gain an understanding of the product ecosystem, user needs, and key business priorities.
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You deliver thoughtful, well-structured design solutions that improve usability and overall user experience.
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You collaborate effectively with product and engineering partners to move initiatives forward efficiently.
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You contribute to design consistency through thoughtful use of design systems and UX standards.
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You communicate design decisions clearly and influence stakeholders through strong design rationale.
Qualifications
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5+ years of professional experience in UX, product design, or a related discipline.
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Proven experience leading complex design projects from concept through delivery.
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Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design processes and impactful product outcomes.
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Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar platforms.
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Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in product-driven or agile environments.
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Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business goals when making design decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience designing for SaaS platforms, enterprise products, or complex digital systems.
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Experience working with established design systems and component libraries.
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Familiarity with UX research methodologies and usability testing practices.
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Experience partnering closely with engineering teams to ensure high-quality implementation of designs.
Portfolio Requirement
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Candidates must provide a portfolio demonstrating UX design work and design process, including examples of problem definition, research insights, design iterations, and final solutions.
Compensation
A reasonable, good-faith estimate of the hourly pay for this position is $50.00 to $60.00 per hour. The successful candidateβs placement within this range is dependent on a variety of factors, such as qualifications and level of professional experience. Independent contract positions are not eligible for company benefits.