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UX Design Lead

Virtual, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Job Title: Senior Lead UI/UX Designer

Duration: 6-12 Month Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Fully Remote – CA

Overview

We are seeking a skilled UI/UX Designer for a 6–12-month contract-to-hire position. The ideal candidate will have experience designing digital products, a strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX expertise, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. UI/UX Design & Prototyping

Design

user interfaces, interaction flows, and information architecture

for digital products.

Create

wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs

using

Figma .

Ensure a

consistent, intuitive, and accessible

user experience across platforms.

2. User Research & Testing

Conduct

user research and usability testing

to validate design decisions.

Utilize research tools like

UXTweak, UserZoom, or UserTesting

to gather insights.

Apply

user-centered design principles

to optimize product usability.

3. Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with

Product Managers, Developers, and Stakeholders

to align design solutions with business objectives.

Present and

articulate design concepts

to cross-functional teams.

Iterate on designs based on

user feedback and stakeholder input .

4. Project & Time Management

Manage

multiple projects and deadlines

efficiently.

Balance

high-quality design work

with project timelines.

Ensure timely delivery of design assets while maintaining

design excellence .

Requirements

5+ years of UI/UX design experience

with a focus on

digital product solutions

(not just branding or marketing websites).

Strong

portfolio showcasing strategic and conceptual thinking

in UI/UX design.

Expertise in Figma

for wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design.

Deep understanding of

user-centered design, accessibility, and research methodologies .

Experience conducting and applying

user research insights

to inform design.

Ability to

work independently , manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Nice to Have

Experience in

Wealth Management or the Financial Industry .

Familiarity with

Agile methodologies , iterating based on user and stakeholder feedback.

Knowledge of

Storybook, Chromatic, NPM , and front-end development principles.

Basic understanding of

CSS/HTML .

Degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, or a related field .