UX Designer

UX DesignerStrategic Staffing Solutions has an opening! This is a contract opportunity with our company that must be worked on a W2 only. No C2C eligibility for this position. Visa sponsorship is available! The details are below.Job Title: UX DesignerLocation: San Antonio, TXAdditional Acceptable Locations: Plano, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FLWork Arrangement: OnsiteContract Length: 4 monthsDesign intuitive and accessible user experiences across native mobile and desktop platforms, with an emphasis on problem solving, Figma, design systems, research, and cross-team collaboration. Partner with Product Managers, Developers, and cross-functional teams to translate moderately complex challenges into scalable design solutions.Required Qualifications4+ years of experience working directly with a design or product team providing UI/UX services across web and native platformsHigh proficiency in FigmaPortfolio demonstrating end-to-end design for native mobile and desktop experiencesDemonstrated experience with design systemsWorking understanding of operating in an Agile environmentWorking understanding of accessibility standards and how to apply them effectively in designExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsProven ability to collaborate effectively and confidently present design workExperience working closely with stakeholders to frame problems and propose data-driven design solutions with clear rationaleDemonstrated working knowledge of research platforms such as Maze, UserTesting, or similar tools for usability testing of prototypesTop SkillsAbility to perform competitive and evaluative research and derive actionable findingsExpert Figma and prototyping experience across native mobile and desktopCross-team collaboration and communicationTechnical ToolsFigmaMazeZoomResponsibilitiesConduct UX research and competitive analysis on iOS and Android native technologies and best practicesTranslate research findings into actionable design recommendations for project stakeholdersConduct research to understand user needs and pain points across Digital Messaging, Documents, Advice experiences, and related life eventsDesign and iterate user interfaces for native mobile applications on iOS and AndroidDesign and iterate user interfaces for desktop applicationsConceptualize and design rich push notification elementsCreate high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes in FigmaCreate detailed design documentation, including accessibility annotationsRun and analyze usability tests using Maze, UserTesting, and similar research platformsSynthesize usability findings and iterate designs based on evidenceLeverage and contribute to the design systemEnsure consistency, scalability, and adherence to accessibility standardsDocument design patterns for reusePrepare detailed design specifications and handoff documentation for developmentCollaborate with Product Managers, Developers, Engineers, and cross-functional partnersFrame problems, define scope, and propose design solutionsSupport product strategy through design servicesFacilitate and participate in working sessions and group discussionsClearly articulate design choices and rationaleApply human-centered and service design principlesParticipate in daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews/demos, and design critiquesTrack and communicate design progressIdentify and communicate risks related to product decisionsEnsure risk mitigation is documented and visiblePresent work to stakeholders and incorporate feedbackMaintain alignment across product, engineering, and other partners