UI/UX Lead

Promet Source; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Promet Source is seeking a seasoned UI/UX Lead to guide a design team remotely in a part-time capacity (up to 20 hours/week). You will oversee discovery, strategy, and execution, translating user needs into intuitive designs while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring, process improvement, and maintaining a strong product vision. Strong CMS and HTML/CSS knowledge are advantageous, with a focus on user-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in UI/UX design or related role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI work and process.
• Experience leading client discovery sessions and workshops.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with CMSs (WordPress, Drupal), HTML & CSS.

Responsibilities

• Lead client workshops and discovery sessions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand goals and user needs.
• Define requirements and deliver user-centered solutions.
• Mentor UI/UX team and promote design excellence.
• Document insights and translate into strategy.

Skills

UI/UX design

Leadership

Client discovery

Communication

Documentation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

WordPress

Drupal

HTML/CSS

Job description

UI/UX Lead

Remote - Part-Time Employee - Up to 20 hrs/week
Rate: $40-75/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced and creative UI/UX Lead to join our team in a remote, part-time capacity. In this role, you'll collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure user needs and business goals are seamlessly integrated into products, from early concept through final delivery.

As the UI/UX Lead, you'll guide and mentor a team of designers to deliver exceptional digital experiences. You'll foster collaboration, cultivate a positive team environment, and champion both product vision and company values while helping drive successful outcomes.

You'll also play a key role in research and strategy: leading discovery efforts, documenting insights, and translating user needs into actionable design direction.

This is a part-time employee position (up to 20 hours per week), with hours varying based on project needs. We're looking for a long-term team member who is passionate about leading discovery, shaping strategy, and growing with our company.

Responsibilities

Discovery & Strategy

• Lead client workshops and discovery sessions
• Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and user needs
• Define technical and business requirements, delivering intuitive, user-centered solutions
• Build user scenarios and strategic UX deliverables

Design & Execution

• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and implement design solutions
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for new product ideas
• Continuously improve and optimize existing user interfaces
• Test and validate design concepts before implementation

Research & Insights

• Conduct ongoing user research and usability testing
• Design, execute, and evaluate studies to improve user experience
• Document findings and translate insights into clear requirements and strategy
• Track and analyze UX metrics to inform design decisions

Leadership

• Mentor, train, and support UI/UX team members
• Promote collaboration and design excellence across the team

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design or a related role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI work and process
• Experience leading client discovery sessions and workshops
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to clearly articulate and defend design decisions
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Deep understanding of user-centered design, usability, and design thinking
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma (preferred)
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal), HTML, and CSS
• Experience with Government clients is a must
• Must be based in the United States

Why Promet Source

Promet Source brings together talented designers, skilled project managers, and expert developers to create digital experiences that are not only visually compelling, but also highly functional and valuable.

We are deeply committed to the open-source community: contributing to projects, building our own tools, and actively participating in conferences and meetups. We believe this collaborative approach leads to better solutions and stronger outcomes for our clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Promet Source is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.