Experienced UI Designer (Contractor Role - Remote)

Stack Builders; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stack Builders, a leading international software consultancy, is seeking an experienced UI Designer to create engaging user interfaces for major communication platforms. This remote contract role involves collaboration with stakeholders from various teams and requires mastery of design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Candidates should exhibit a strong portfolio and have a passion for developing innovative and accessible designs.

Benefits

100% Remote Work

1:1 Coaching and Learning Growth

Challenging Projects

Timely Payments

Community Support

Qualifications

• 3+ years in UI design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing responsive work.
• Experience with design systems and Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Create design deliverables for web and mobile.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on user-facing designs.
• Implement responsive designs following accessibility standards.

Skills

Responsive Web Design

UI Design

Collaboration

Animation

Accessibility

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Are you passionate about crafting intuitive, engaging user interfaces that shape the future of software? Stack Builders is seeking an experienced UI Designer to join our team on a remote, contract basis.

You will play a key role in shaping the user experience of one of the world's largest communication platforms by leading iterative design processes—from early research and ideation to high-fidelity execution. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative, responsive, and scalable digital solutions.

About Stack Builders

Stack Builders is a leading international software consultancy partnering with clients in the US, UK, and Australia. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and learning-focused environment with a global team of highly skilled professionals.

For this specific job post, we can only accept candidates who reside in the US, Canada, or Colombia

What You'll Do

• Create a wide variety of deliverables for an enterprise website, including graphics, illustrations, page layouts, animations, and other design artifacts as needed
• Work closely with UX, Content, and Engineering teams to turn design ideas and concepts into user-facing graphics and web pages
• Collaborate with stakeholders to visually communicate the benefits of our products and how they work; may include complex diagrams
• Work with the existing design system and contribute to advancing and refining it
• Translate new branding into a cohesive sitewide experience, incorporating new look and feel into web design layouts, components, and elements
• Implement responsive designs that improve the user's experience on desktop and mobile devices
• Participate in weekly design review meetings
• Maintain current understanding of advances in design, technology, and trends, knowledge of design software capabilities and limitations
• Implement designs optimized for all screen sizes, adhering to the current accessibility standards (AA, WCAG 2.1)
  
  

Requirements

Key Skills & Requirements

Design & Technical Proficiency:

• Strong portfolio showcasing responsive web and mobile UI work
• 3+ years in UI design with proven experience across digital products and platforms
• Mastery of design tools, including Figma and Adobe XD, as well as graphic and vector editing software like Photoshop and Illustrator
• Understanding of basic accessibility requirements (AA, WCAG 2.1)
• Understand basic HTML markup language
• Experience with a design system
• Experience creating illustrations
• Familiarity with AEM
• Experience with Lottie, and creating animations is a big plus
  
  

Process & Communication:

• Ability to articulate and defend design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills across multicultural teams
  
  

Agile & Research:

• Experience working in Agile environments
  
  

Knowledge of user research methodologies, personas, and design validation techniques.

Eligibility & Language

• Must reside in the United States, Colombia, or Canada
• Authorized to work as an independent contractor
• Fluent in English (C1/C2 level)
  
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• 100% Remote: Fully Remote Work modality
• People-First Culture: Human-centered experience and support
• Challenging Projects: Collaborate with leading global companies
• Learning & Growth: 1:1 coaching, pairing sessions, and access to conferences
• Timely Payments: Wire transfers straight to your account
• Community Support: Join a passionate team of learners and builders
  
  

️ Application Requirement

Please attach a portfolio demonstrating your UI design expertise, including examples of responsive web or mobile interfaces, design systems, and research-driven outcomes

Ready to Build With Us?

Join a company where your creativity and technical craft are celebrated. Be the force behind user experiences that inspire, empower, and delight.

More than our EEO statement, this is what makes us a Great Place to Work:

Stack Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don't tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.

All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential, regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.

You can learn more about us by visiting our website or exploring our community content.