UI/UX Designer (Contract – W2 Only)
About the Role
We’re seeking a UI/UX Designer to help simplify complex user journeys and design seamless, intuitive digital experiences that span multiple platforms and organizations. In this role, you’ll work closely with designers, product owners, and developers to bring new ideas to life through research, prototyping, and thoughtful design.
This is a contract opportunity (W2 only) offering the chance to make a meaningful impact on donor-facing digital experiences while collaborating across teams to shape accessible, consistent, and user-centered products.
Work Arrangement & Compensation
- Contract (W2 only – no third-party applicants)
- Hybrid: 2 days per week onsite
- Hourly Rate: $40-$55/hour
What You’ll Do
- Design and iterate on UX/UI prototypes to explore, test, and validate new product concepts.
- Conduct moderated and unmoderated usability testing, analyze user behavior, and translate findings into design improvements.
- Perform user research to uncover insights and guide experience design.
- Create journey maps that illustrate cross-platform and cross-organizational user experiences.
- Develop wireframes, flows, and interaction models that clarify how users move through systems.
- Apply WCAG and accessibility best practices to ensure inclusive and usable designs.
- Create and maintain clear documentation for flows, patterns, research insights, and recommendations.
- Present design and research findings to stakeholders and leadership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve and maintain design systems for consistency and scalability.
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio of user-centered work.
- Proficiency in Figma, Jira, and Confluence (Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus).
- Experience working within design systems and brand guidelines.
- A strategic, systems-thinking mindset that balances user needs and business goals.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort presenting to stakeholders and leadership.
