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UI/UX Designer | Onsite

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Hiring Remotely in United States
48K-168K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
48K-168K Annually
Senior level
Design user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes; create user-friendly, accessible UI components; conduct user research and usability testing; maintain design systems and style guides; collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure consistent brand and UI standards across digital products.
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Key Responsibilities: 

Translate concepts and business requirements into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes. 

Design UI elements and experiences that are user-friendly, accessible, and visually appealing. 

Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis to inform design decisions. 

Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. 

Maintain and evolve design systems, style guides, and component libraries. 

Ensure consistency in brand identity and UI standards across all digital touchpoints. 

Gather and evaluate user feedback to improve overall product usability. 

Required Qualifications: 

5 years of experience in UX/UI design 

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, or similar. 

Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices. 

Deep understanding of design systems, accessibility, and usability best practices. 

Strong visual design skills with an eye for typography, color, spacing, and layout. 

Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. 

Familiarity with HTML, CSS, or front-end frameworks (not mandatory, but a plus). 

Experience with design systems and accessibility standards (WCAG). 

Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design work on real-world applications. 


Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

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