***Please note: This is a ONLY a contract role and would work for our organization in a 1099 capacity.

What we are looking for!

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in product design, preferably in a fast-paced, agile environment shipping consumer-facing products.

• Skills: Proficiency in design, design system maintenance, and prototyping in Figma

• Agility: Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality.

• Detail-oriented: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering visually perfect designs.

• User-Centered: Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions.

• Portfolio: A compelling portfolio showcasing your design process, high-fidelity mockups, and final products.

Design & Prototyping: Create high-fidelity prototypes and mockups to communicate design ideas effectively.

User Research & Testing: Conduct user research, and usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions and iterate quickly.

Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the final product meets both user needs and business objectives.

Visual Design: Ensure that all designs are polished, visually appealing, and align with our brand standards.

Problem-Solving: Address design challenges creatively and efficiently, balancing the need for visual perfection with the demands of a fast-paced development cycle.

Bonus Points:

Familiarity with motion design and micro-interactions.

Background in conducting user research and usability testing.

We are looking for someone who can commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week (preferably during business hours in EST) at an hourly rate dependent on experience between 65-75/hour.

Salary and compensation

No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design and Designer jobs that are similar:

$55,000 — $85,000/year

Benefits

💰 401(k)

🌎 Distributed team

⏰ Async

🤓 Vision insurance

🦷 Dental insurance

🚑 Medical insurance

🏖 Unlimited vacation

🏖 Paid time off

📆 4 day workweek

💰 401k matching

🏔 Company retreats

🏬 Coworking budget

📚 Learning budget

💪 Free gym membership

🧘 Mental wellness budget

🖥 Home office budget

🥧 Pay in crypto

🥸 Pseudonymous

💰 Profit sharing

💰 Equity compensation

⬜️ No whiteboard interview

👀 No monitoring system

🚫 No politics at work

🎅 We hire old (and young)

Location

New York City, New York, United States