UI Designer (contract) [84328]

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

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Overview

We are seeking a UI Designer (*this is a true UI Designer, NOT a UX designer - resume and portfolio must reflect this dedication for UI vs US) to create polished, intuitive digital experiences for complex product initiatives. This role focuses on translating UX concepts into production-ready interfaces, working within established design systems, and collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality user experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong visual design, interaction design, and Figma expertise, along with the ability to independently drive design execution from concept through implementation.

Type: Contract, remote (must be in the US and must work PST time zone)

Schedule: Regular day hours, PST is the main schedule zone for meetings

Duration: 4 to 6 months, could extend

Pay: $60 - $75/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible

UI Designer Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in UI Design, Product Design, Visual Design, or Interaction Design with an A+ level portfolio ideally with media / TV / streaming or similar brands.
• Advanced proficiency with Figma for interface design and interactive prototyping.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, visual hierarchy, composition, consistency, and interaction design principles.
• Experience working within established design systems, component libraries, reusable components, and design patterns.
• Ability to translate UX concepts, user flows, wireframes, and requirements into detailed, production-ready UI designs (mainly web or large screen).
• Experience designing for complex digital products and application ecosystems.
• Proven success collaborating with UX, Product, and Engineering teams in an agile environment.

UI Designer Duties

• Own UI design execution for assigned product initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Create intuitive, high-quality interfaces that balance user needs, business goals, design standards, and technical requirements.
• Produce detailed UI deliverables including high-fidelity designs, interactive prototypes, component usage, states, behaviors, and specifications.
• Apply established design systems, visual standards, and interaction patterns to ensure consistent experiences.
• Lead design work across multiple projects with a high degree of autonomy and attention to detail.
• Present, refine, and iterate design solutions in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders while incorporating feedback effectively.
• Partner with Engineering throughout implementation to ensure designs are accurately translated into the final product experience.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.