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52 Ltd.

Sr. UX/UI Designer - Contract

Beaverton, OR

$60 - $66/hr

We exclusively place tech and creative talent in direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles ... Familiar with formal user research and usability testing lab methodologies. *Excellent writing and ...

Varsity Tutors

Technical Writing Tutor

Portland, OR · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Discogs

Product Designer (REMOTE)

Beaverton, OR · On-site +1

$75K - $89K/yr

Participate in usability testing and research, and iterate on designs based on what you learn ... seam as a contract. * Bridge design and engineering : Partner with engineers to keep tokens ...

campus4tech

UX Designer 4

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Partner with UX Research to iterate designs based on user feedback and testing * Maintain and ... Champion accessibility and usability design principles * Support operational planning and delivery ...

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How much do contract usability testing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract usability testing in Portland, OR is $112,813.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,100.00 and $106,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Usability Testing vs User Experience (UX) Designer?

AspectContract Usability TestingUser Experience (UX) Designer
Primary FocusEvaluating product usability through testing sessionsDesigning and improving overall user experience and interface
Required SkillsTesting methodologies, user research, data analysisDesign skills, user research, wireframing, prototyping
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often freelance or contract rolesFull-time or freelance, involved in design process
Industry UsageCommon in software, web, and app developmentUsed across digital product design, web, and app industries

Contract Usability Testing focuses on evaluating how users interact with a product, identifying issues through testing. UX Designers create and refine the overall user experience, including design and usability. While both roles require user research skills, usability testing is more about assessment, whereas UX design involves proactive design development.

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Infographic showing various Contract Usability Testing job openings in Portland, OR as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 42% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 48% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,813 per year, or $54.2 per hour.
Sr. UX/UI Designer - Contract

Sr. UX/UI Designer - Contract

52 Ltd.

Beaverton, OR

$60 - $66/hr

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

52 Limited is a digital staffing agency with an industry-leading focus on the creative + technology space. We exclusively place tech and creative talent in direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles with our clients in Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco.

Pay Rate: $60-$66 per hour

Duration: 6 through 12 months

Location: The position is currently remote however, applicants must be able to commute within the Portland, OR Metro as soon as it is safe to return to the office.

What We’re Looking For:

*A passion for User Experience and designing best-in-class interfaces that effectively serve the needs of the user and the business.
*Able to comprehend and design for multiple device types and contexts (desktop, tablet) and responsive designs for the web
*A clear understanding of the differences in UX and UI strategies as applied to direct-to-consumer websites and applications vs. business-to-business software experiences.
*Strong background in consulting approaches and methodologies to influence and drive results across diverse teams.
*A creative visual skillset that is able to translate complex technical and business concepts into easy-to-understand communication pieces.
*Process-driven and strong interpersonal skills, careful attention to detail, and skills in driving consensus and issue resolution.
*Experience working collaboratively across different skillsets and points of view.
*Excellent user experience intuition; demonstrated success in creating innovative and user-friendly websites and customer-facing features.
*Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills demonstrated success building buy-in for an innovative and innovative and bold strategic vision.
*Deep understanding of user motivations, market opportunities, and competition through research and testing.
*Experience working as part of an integrated Agile development team and knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Delivery model including best practices and methodologies.
*Experience working within the B2B Software space a plus.

Key Qualifications
*Bachelor’s Degree in Experience Design, Human Factors Design, Visual Design or an equivalent field required
*5+ years experience in user experience design for large direct-to-consumer or business-to-business website and/or applications including web and mobile implementations
*Excellent UI design and prototyping skillset using rapid prototyping tools e.g, Figma, Sketch, InVision, or Adobe XD

Additional Proficiencies:
*Strong Influencing/Storytelling Skills to persuade and educate senior stakeholders on the value of UX process and artifacts
*Ability to design interface concepts and wireframes using both sketching techniques and digital illustration tools.
*Familiar with formal user research and usability testing lab methodologies.
*Excellent writing and communications experience preferred