UX/UI Designer

LHH Recruitment Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a financial technology leader to hire a UX/UI Designer for a temporary, onsite role in San Diego, CA. You will drive the design process from research through visual design, collaborating with Product and Engineering to deliver seamless digital experiences.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of UX/UI design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $50-$60 depending on experience and is

Qualifications

• 4+ years of UX/UI design experience in tech/fintech or software SaaS environments.
• Strong portfolio showing end-to-end product design including research, wireframes, prototypes, visual design, and usability testing.
• Proficiency with Figma and other modern design/prototyping tools.
• Experience collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams in agile development environments.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, interaction design, and responsive design.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI design projects from concept through delivery with wireframes, flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business goals into intuitive digital solutions.
• Design responsive web and mobile experiences with accessibility and usability in mind.
• Maintain and evolve design systems, components, and brand standards for consistency.
• Present concepts, collect feedback, and iterate quickly based on user insights.

Skills

4+ years UX/UI experience

Portfolio

Figma

Agile collaboration

User-centered design

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/HCI/Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

LHH is partnering with an innovative financial technology company to hire a UX/UI Designer. This role will support the Product and Engineering teams by creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. Working closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders, the UX/UI Designer will lead the design process from research and wireframing through visual design and implementation, helping deliver seamless customer experiences in a fast-paced technology environment.

The company is seeking a creative and detail-oriented candidate for this temporary opportunity 3x onsite/week in San Diego, CA. This role offers a competitive pay rate between $50-$60 per hour depending on experience and is expected to support key product initiatives and user experience enhancements.

What you will do:

• Lead UX/UI design projects from concept through delivery, creating wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product improvements and enhanced user experiences.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into intuitive digital solutions.
• Design responsive web and mobile experiences with a strong focus on accessibility, usability, and visual consistency.
• Maintain and evolve design systems, component libraries, and brand standards to ensure consistency across products.
• Present design concepts, gather stakeholder feedback, and iterate quickly based on user insights and project requirements.

What you will bring:

• 4+ years of UX/UI design experience supporting digital products within the technology, software, SaaS, or fintech industries.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design work, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and usability testing.
• Proficiency with Figma and other modern design and prototyping tools.
• Experience collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams in agile development environments.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, interaction design, and responsive design best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field preferred.

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