UX Design Lead

Vaco; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Lead UI/UX Designer for a fully remote position. This role involves creating user interfaces and prototypes for digital products, ensuring an intuitive user experience. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and expertise in tools like Figma. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct user research, and manage multiple projects efficiently. Join a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on product design and user satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience focusing on digital products.
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic and conceptual thinking.

Responsibilities

• Design user interfaces and interaction flows for digital products.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate designs.

Skills

UI/UX Design

User Research

Prototyping

Figma

User-Centered Design

Accessibility

Project Management

Education

Degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, or related field

Tools

Figma

UXTweak

UserZoom

UserTesting

Job description

Job Title: Senior Lead UI/UX Designer

Duration: 6-12 Month Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Fully Remote - CA

Overview

We are seeking a skilled UI/UX Designer for a 6-12-month contract-to-hire position. The ideal candidate will have experience designing digital products, a strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX expertise, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. UI/UX Design & Prototyping
   • Design user interfaces, interaction flows, and information architecture for digital products.
   • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.
   • Ensure a consistent, intuitive, and accessible user experience across platforms.
2. User Research & Testing
   • Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions.
   • Utilize research tools like UXTweak, UserZoom, or UserTesting to gather insights.
   • Apply user-centered design principles to optimize product usability.
3. Collaboration & Communication
   • Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and Stakeholders to align design solutions with business objectives.
   • Present and articulate design concepts to cross-functional teams.
   • Iterate on designs based on user feedback and stakeholder input.
4. Project & Time Management
   • Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
   • Balance high-quality design work with project timelines.
   • Ensure timely delivery of design assets while maintaining design excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience with a focus on digital product solutions (not just branding or marketing websites).
• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic and conceptual thinking in UI/UX design.
• Expertise in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design, accessibility, and research methodologies.
• Experience conducting and applying user research insights to inform design.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Wealth Management or the Financial Industry.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, iterating based on user and stakeholder feedback.
• Knowledge of Storybook, Chromatic, NPM, and front-end development principles.
• Basic understanding of CSS/HTML.
• Degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, or a related field.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.