UI/UX Designer - Part Time Position

Company Description

The United Solutions Group Inc. (USG1) (www.usg1.com) provides top talent and technology solutions to government agencies and commercial companies where we aim to make a meaningful difference and add value to the mission. We look for candidates who want to make a difference to their team and its objectives, and in return, we will support you and help you in your goals and career journey.

Job Description

We are hiring an experienced UI/UX developer interested in working 10-15 hours a week on a start-up B2B software project for our client. This may develop into a full-time role depending on the progress of the product.

This role is open to candidates who are residents or who are eligible to work in either the USA or India. Candidates who already posses an H1B visa and are eligible to work on a concurrent H1B visa are welcome to apply. Freelancers are also welcome to apply.

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer who can communicate comfortably with both the client, the product owner, and the development team. Candidate must have experience with design software and wireframe tools. The design focus will be a mix of formal, elegant, artsy, and young, while also being intuitive and easy to navigate and use by novice users who do not regularly use business applications. Ultimately, you’ll create both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help them grow their customer base.

If you also have a portfolio of professional design projects that includes work with web/mobile applications, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables)
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors, and images

Qualifications

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role; ideally for B2B application initiatives
• Portfolio of design projects
• Knowledge of wireframe tools
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Good time-management skills
• Ability to work with a co-located team; various time zones and different work hours.
• Availability for a full team meetings on 1 to 2 Saturdays per month
• Mission-minded; Focus on driving value for the client

Additional Information

• This is a remote position. 
• This is a part time position, expectations is to 10-15 hours to week with occasional weekend work. 
• U.S. or India locations are preferred
• W2 or Freelance
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.