UI/UX Designer

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; 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. You will leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate wireframes, layouts, and prototypes, delivering high-velocity results while maintaining usability and accessibility across web and mobile platforms.

The role requires 4–7 years of UI/UX experience, strong Figma skills, and a portfolio demonstrating speed and scale.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in UI/UX design for web and mobile applications.
• Experience using AI-powered design tools to automate tasks, generate assets, or expedite wireframing.
• Proficiency in Figma; experience with AI plugins and automated design system management preferred.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines via optimized workflows and tool mastery.
• Strong understanding of usability, interaction design, and accessibility best practices.
• Portfolio showing fast, scalable design work.

Responsibilities

• AI-Enhanced Prototyping: use AI design tools to accelerate wireframes and prototypes.
• Rapid Iteration: explore design directions quickly using generative tools.
• Define Information Architecture: organize content and workflows for intuitive navigation.
• Create Personas & Workflows: develop personas and journey maps using data-driven AI insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with product managers and developers to ensure implementation.
• Apply User-Centered Design: improve usability and accessibility on web and mobile.

Skills

UI/UX design

User-centered design

Usability & accessibility

Tools

Figma

AI design tools

Design systems

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.

Salary: $25 per Hour