UI / Visual Designer, Design Systems & Written Rationale

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a remote UI/visual designer contractor to evaluate interfaces, craft persuasive rationales, and develop design-system guidance. You will create polished Figma mockups and documentation that communicates decisions clearly to diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of design experience, strong portfolio, and expertise in typography, color, layout, and responsive design, with WCAG accessibility knowledge and strong English writing skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of UI, visual, or product design experience, supported by a strong digital-work portfolio.
• Expertise in UI design, typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, layout, and responsive design.
• Proficiency with Figma, design systems, and component libraries.
• Experience documenting design systems or component guidelines with detailed, persuasive rationale.
• Strong analytical writing skills and the ability to clearly explain complex design choices.
• Working familiarity with accessibility standards, including WCAG, and their practical use in interface design.
• Advanced English writing skills are essential. Experience with leading universities or highly regarded organizations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate user interfaces, identifying strengths and weaknesses in visual and interaction design.
• Write structured, well-supported rationales that explain design decisions, analyses, and recommendations.
• Develop and communicate design-system principles, patterns, and guidelines.
• Review, refine, and document component libraries for clarity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Create visually engaging Figma mockups using sound color, typography, spacing, layout, and responsive-design practices.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for varied audiences.
• Address usability and accessibility standards in both visual design and supporting documentation.

Skills

UI Design

Visual Design

Typography & Color

Responsive Design

Design Systems

Component Libraries

Technical Writing

WCAG Accessibility

Analytical Writing

English Writing

Tools

Figma

Job description

Role Overview

Apply UI and visual design expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through rigorous interface analysis, design-system thinking, polished Figma mockups, and clear written rationale. This writing-intensive contract role focuses on translating real-world design judgment into high-quality evaluations, recommendations, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate user interfaces, identifying strengths and weaknesses in visual and interaction design.
• Write structured, well-supported rationales that explain design decisions, analyses, and recommendations.
• Develop and communicate design-system principles, patterns, and guidelines.
• Review, refine, and document component libraries for clarity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Create visually engaging Figma mockups using sound color, typography, spacing, layout, and responsive-design practices.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for varied audiences.
• Address usability and accessibility standards in both visual design and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of UI, visual, or product design experience, supported by a strong digital-work portfolio.
• Expertise in UI design, typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, layout, and responsive design.
• Proficiency with Figma, design systems, and component libraries.
• Experience documenting design systems or component guidelines with detailed, persuasive rationale.
• Strong analytical writing skills and the ability to clearly explain complex design choices.
• Working familiarity with accessibility standards, including WCAG, and their practical use in interface design.
• Advanced English writing skills are essential. Experience with leading universities or highly regarded organizations is valued.

Work Terms

• Remote independent contractor engagement.
• No prior AI experience is required.

Compensation

$90 to $140 per hour.