Senior UI Designer

Overview

We are looking for a Senior UI Designer for our education client. This is a full-time temp-to-hire remote position. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the branding and web design process and its relationship with web strategy, UX, and content design. You will be creating high-impact, user-centered digital experiences and working closely with our team of UX designers, content designers, brand designers, project managers, and strategists. 

Requirements: 

• Use Figma to create original, industry-leading websites, making sure the UI design follows the defined strategy, expresses and augments the brand identity, and achieves the visual goals of the project. 
• Take initiative, guiding the client to the best solution–we’re not order-takers 
• Follow through on the little (but important) things like punctuality, and keeping files tidy and organized 
• Proven experience in leading visual work and working directly with large client stakeholder groups 
• A portfolio that showcases your proven experience in creating brand identity systems (beyond just logos) and UI designs for large organizations, including UI kits.
• A passion to collaborate with and learn from a team of UX designers, content designers, project managers, and researchers from the beginning to the end of the product development lifecycle. 
• Initiative, seeing what needs to be done, and making a plan to do it. 
• An active and empathic listen-first mindset. 
• Proven experience in driving conversations with large, national-level clients and their stakeholders. You will be the guide on visual design for your clients; they need to trust that you’re in the driver’s seat. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• 3-5 years of UI/UX experience 
• Proven UI/UX design expertise with a strong portfolio demonstrating design process, Figma proficiency, and user-centered design. 
• Deep understanding of HCI principles, accessibility standards, and usability best practices. 
• Familiarity with front-end development principles, technical constraints, and design handoff processes 
• In-depth knowledge of Figma features, components, and collaboration functionalities. 
• Ability to independently manage projects with minimal supervision. 
• Comfortable collaborating with remote project teams nationwide. 
• Knowledge of advanced animation techniques using CSS, JavaScript, or other animation libraries is a nice to have 
• Familiarity with content systems management platforms like Drupal, WordPress, AEM, and Cascade is a nice to have 

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40.00 to $45.00 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.