Remote UI Designer (Contract) — Figma & Design Systems

Onward Search; California; Remote; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a seasoned UI Designer to create polished, production-ready interfaces within established design systems for complex product initiatives. The role emphasizes visual and interaction design with strong Figma expertise, translating UX concepts into implementation.

The position is contract, remote in the US (PST time zone), with regular day hours. Duration ranges from 4 to 6 months, with potential extension and weekly pay at $60–$75 per hour, benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in UI Design, Product Design, Visual Design, or Interaction Design with a strong portfolio.
• Advanced proficiency with Figma for interface design and prototyping.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and interaction design principles.
• Experience within established design systems, component libraries, reusable components, and design patterns.
• Ability to translate UX concepts into production-ready UI designs (web/large screens).
• Experience designing for complex digital products and ecosystems.
• Proven collaboration with UX, Product, and Engineering in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Own UI design execution from concept through implementation.
• Create intuitive, high-quality interfaces balancing user needs, business goals, design standards, and technical requirements.
• Produce high-fidelity designs, interactive prototypes, component usage, states, and specifications.
• Apply established design systems, visual standards, and interaction patterns to ensure consistent experiences.
• Lead design work across multiple projects with autonomy and attention to detail.
• Present, refine, and iterate design solutions in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

UI Design

Product Design

Visual Design

Interaction Design

Design principles

Tools

Figma

Job description

Onward Search is seeking a seasoned UI Designer to create polished, production-ready interfaces within established design systems for complex product initiatives. The role emphasizes visual and interaction design with strong Figma expertise, translating UX concepts into implementation.

The position is contract, remote in the US (PST time zone), with regular day hours. Duration ranges from 4 to 6 months, with potential extension and weekly pay at $60–$75 per hour, benefits eligibility.