Senior UX Designer / Contractor

edkey; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Edkey in California seeks a Senior UX Designer with 8+ years of experience to design consumer mobile apps. This remote contract role offers 20-40 hours per week over six months, with potential for full-time.

You will lead UX from concept to delivery and collaborate with product, development and stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio, proficiency in Sketch/Figma/Adobe XD, user research experience, and knowledge of iOS/Android UI patterns.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UX design for consumer mobile applications.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating innovative design solutions.
• Extensive experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UX design process from concept to delivery for consumer mobile applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to create intuitive experiences.
• Communicate the user experience at various stages with wireframes, flow diagrams, IA diagrams, mockups, personas and journey maps, plus high fidelity prototypes.
• Incorporate user feedback and business requirements into product updates.
• Develop design systems and guidelines for mobile products.
• Conduct functional and visual QA.

Skills

UX design

Mobile apps

User research

Prototyping

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design / HCI

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Edkey is an edtech start-up founded in fall 2022 in California, with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area and remote locations in Hong Kong and Costa Rica. We connect learners and educators in and outside the classroom to help learners reach their full potential. Our mission is to make our learning apps accessible and affordable to consumers, schools, and government agencies using cutting‑edge technologies like artificial intelligence.

We offer a unique AI‑focused web and mobile app, QuickTakes, available on iOS and Android, to help college students better prepare for tests and finals. QuickTakes provides a personalized AI assistant to enhance understanding of course lectures.

Our newest product, CareerTakes, helps college students plan their career path, navigate the job search, and tackle the many challenges that come with starting a career after graduation. CareerTakes uses AI agents to deliver a personalized experience tailored to each student's unique goals and needs.

For more information, visit QuickTakes and CareerTakes.

Edkey is working on an APAC initiative and seeks help to complete this project in collaboration with multiple partners.

Company Overview

Edkey is an edtech start-up founded in fall 2022 in California, with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area and remote locations in Hong Kong and Costa Rica. We connect learners and educators in and outside the classroom to help learners reach their full potential. Our mission is to make our learning apps accessible and affordable to consumers, schools, and government agencies using cutting‑edge technologies like artificial intelligence.

We offer a unique AI‑focused web and mobile app, QuickTakes, available on iOS and Android, to help college students better prepare for tests and finals. QuickTakes provides a personalized AI assistant to enhance understanding of course lectures.

Our newest product, CareerTakes, helps college students plan their career path, navigate the job search, and tackle the many challenges that come with starting a career after graduation. CareerTakes uses AI agents to deliver a personalized experience tailored to each student's unique goals and needs.

For more information, visit QuickTakes and CareerTakes.

Edkey is working on an APAC initiative and seeks help to complete this project in collaboration with multiple partners.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and talented Senior UX Designer with 8+ years of experience in designing consumer mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions and a deep understanding of user‑centered design principles. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high‑impact projects that reach millions of users in a fast‑growing market.

This is a remote position, offering contract work for 20-40 hours per week (with potential for full‑time) over a 6‑month period. Hours are flexible, but availability for working and attending meetings in the late afternoons/early evenings Pacific Time is required, as the engineering team is based in the Asia Pacific region. The ability to rapidly iterate in a dynamic environment where requirements are quickly being defined is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UX design process from concept to delivery for consumer mobile applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Communicate the user experience at various stages of the design process with wireframes, flow diagrams, information architecture diagrams, mockups, create personas and journey maps, high fidelity prototypes.
• Integrate user feedback and business requirements into ongoing product experience updates.
• Develop design systems and guidelines for our mobile products.
• Conduct functional and visual QA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UX design, with a strong focus on consumer mobile applications.
• Proven track record of designing successful mobile apps, evidenced by a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and other relevant software.
• Extensive experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design patterns and guidelines for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a multilingual environment.
• Ability to think strategically and advocate for the user while balancing business objectives.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Interaction Design, or a related field (preferred).