UX Designer

Job Description

Job Title: UX Designer (Contract)

Primary Location: Remote (US-based required)

Position Type: 12-month Contract with Intent to Convert

Overview

TalentFish is casting a line for a UX Designer! This is a contract-to-hire role that is remote within the U.S.

This exciting opportunity places you at the heart of a mission-driven, cross-functional team of researchers, front-end and back-end engineers, and data scientists. As the sole UX Designer on the team, you'll play a central role in bridging design and developmentensuring that digital interfaces are accessible, usable, and aligned with brand and research goals. The work has a meaningful impact on public interest, and you'll help shape the way information and experiences are delivered to users.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

3-5 years of professional experience in UX Design

Proficiency in Figma and/or Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator)

Ability to produce both traditional and technical design deliverables (e.g., vector files, HTML/CSS mockups)

Strong communication skills and the ability to operate independently as the sole UX resource

Portfolio showcasing modern, accessible web interfacesideally with public interest or research-oriented work

Comfortable working within cross-functional, agile product teams

Preferred / Bonus Experience:

Experience or interest in open-source software/tools (e.g., Penpot, Inkscape)

Experience working on B2B applications or data visualization tools

Understanding of brand governance or research-focused branding

Background in UX research (usability testing, interviews, analysis)

Familiarity with front-end frameworks or light development work

Cultural Fit

Curious, self-motivated, and comfortable in a research-driven environment

Aligned with public interest values and mission-driven work

Willing to get hands dirty and work hands-on with engineers

Passionate about open-source or social impact projects

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

Lead UX design efforts across multiple web-based projects

Collaborate closely with front-end developers, engineers, and researchers

Facilitate design workshops and deliver high-quality wireframes, mockups, and prototypes

Work within (or help develop) brand style guides and contribute to accessible, user-friendly interfaces

Deliver front-end handoff assets (HTML/CSS, SVGs, vector formats)

Represent the user perspective in a highly technical and collaborative team environment

Support open-source design practices when applicable

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position is $40-59 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

Full-time

Fully remote