UI/UX Designer

Golden Section Technology; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Whale Song is seeking a forward-thinking UI/UX Designer to shape the user experience and visual design of digital products. This role emphasizes AI-driven workflows to accelerate ideation into high-fidelity prototypes while maintaining usability and accessibility.

You’ll work independently and with teams, leveraging AI tools like Figma AI and Uizard to speed wireframes, create personas, and map user journeys.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of UI/UX design experience for web and mobile.
• Experience using AI-powered design tools to automate tasks and speed up workflows.
• Expert proficiency in Figma; familiarity with AI plugins and automated design systems is highly preferred.
• Efficient designer with a track record of meeting tight deadlines through optimized workflows.
• Strong understanding of usability, interaction design, and accessibility best practices.
• Portfolio showcasing fast, scalable design processes and high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• AI-Enhanced Prototyping: Use AI design tools to accelerate wireframes, layouts, and interactive prototypes.
• Rapid Iteration: Explore multiple design directions quickly using generative tools.
• Define Information Architecture: Organize content and workflows for intuitive navigation.
• Create Personas & Workflows: Develop user personas and journey maps using data-driven AI insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product managers and developers to ensure designs are implemented effectively.
• Apply User-Centered Design: Improve usability and accessibility across web and mobile platforms.

Skills

UI/UX design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Information Architecture

User research

Accessibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Figma

Uizard

AI plugins

Job description

UI/UX Designer (AI-Accelerated)
Location: Fully Remote (HQ based in Houston, TX)

Employment Type: Contractor (10–40 hrs/week)

About the Role

Whale Song is seeking a forward-thinking UI/UX Designer to shape the user experience and visual design of digital products. At Whale Song, we prioritize speed to delivery without sacrificing quality. In this role, you will be expected to leverage modern AI-driven UI/UX tools to streamline workflows, rapidly iterate on concepts, and move from ideation to high-fidelity prototypes at an accelerated pace.

You will work independently and collaboratively, balancing creative intuition with the efficiency of automated design systems. From AI-assisted user research to generative wireframing, you’ll ensure that every solution is both intuitive and delivered with high velocity.

Responsibilities

• AI-Enhanced Prototyping: Utilize AI design tools (e.g., Figma AI features, Uizard, or similar) to accelerate the creation of wireframes, layouts, and interactive prototypes.
• Rapid Iteration: Maintain a high "speed to delivery" by using generative tools to explore multiple design directions quickly before narrowing down the optimal solution.
• Define Information Architecture: Organize content and workflows to ensure logical and intuitive user navigation.
• Create Personas & Workflows: Develop user personas and journey maps, utilizing data-driven AI insights to validate user behaviors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers and developers to ensure designs are implemented effectively and aligned with project objectives.
• Apply User-Centered Design: Enhance usability and accessibility across web and mobile platforms, ensuring "fast" doesn't mean "sloppy."

Qualifications

• Experience: 4–7 years in UI/UX design for web and mobile applications.
• AI Tool Proficiency: Demonstrated experience using AI-powered design tools to automate repetitive tasks, generate assets, or expedite the wireframing process.
• Design Skills: Expert proficiency in Figma; experience with AI plugins and automated design system management is highly preferred.
• Efficiency Mindset: A proven track record of meeting tight deadlines through smart workflow optimization and tool mastery.
• User-Centered Approach: Strong understanding of usability principles, interaction design, and accessibility best practices.
• Portfolio Required: Must show examples of high-quality work with a focus on how you’ve optimized your design process for speed and scale.

Why Join Whale Song

• Shape meaningful digital experiences for mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Work in a culture that values strategy, creativity, and efficiency.
• Stay on the cutting edge of design technology in a flexible, supportive environment.