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Photon

UI/UX Designer

Dallas, TX

Job Summary: UX/UIDesigner Senior UI/UX (Product) Designer - Individual Contributor Location: US ... This position is not available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview As a UX designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview As a UX designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

Photon

UI/UX Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Job Summary: UX/UIDesigner Senior UI/UX (Product) Designer - Individual Contributor Location: US ... This position is not available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA

As a UI/UX designer , you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our Design ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview As a UI/UX designer , you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

Collabera

UX Researcher

Boston, MA

In 2015 we placed more than 6,000 contractors across select 100+ clients that we service. End ... Senior UX Researcher Location: Boston, MA / Eden Prairie, MN / Rocky Hill, CT Duration: 6 month ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview As a UX designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview As a UI/UX designer , you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

Apex Systems

UX Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$70 - $73.68/hr

Job#: 3026822 UX Engineer Location: Plano TX/ Pennington NJ/ Charlotte NC (Hybrid) Employment Type ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$75K - $140K/yr

Overview As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $140K/yr

Overview As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

TriOptus LLC

UX Researcher- Quant

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Quantitative UX Researcher (T&M Contractor) Contract: 12 months on W2 Location: NY and Jersey City (Boulevard Jersey City New Jersey 07310 United States) (onsite) As a Client's ICG UX Quantitative ...

Steampunk

UX/UI Designer

Mclean, VA

$75K - $140K/yr

As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our Design ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

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How much do user experience contractor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for user experience contractor in the United States is $120,088.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between User Experience Contractor vs User Experience Designer?

AspectUser Experience ContractorUser Experience Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a portfolio, relevant certifications (e.g., NN/g, UX certifications), and experienceRequires a degree in design, human-computer interaction, or related fields, along with a portfolio
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often freelance or temporary rolesFull-time or part-time employment within organizations or agencies
Industry UsageCommon in consulting, startups, and agencies for short-term projectsWidely used in tech, corporate, and product companies for ongoing design work

The main difference is that a User Experience Contractor is typically hired on a temporary basis for specific projects, focusing on delivering UX solutions quickly. In contrast, a User Experience Designer often works as a full-time employee, involved in ongoing design processes and team collaboration. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but differ mainly in employment type and project scope.

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Infographic showing various User Experience Contractor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 39% Full Time, and 57% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,088 per year, or $57.7 per hour.
UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

Photon

Dallas, TX

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

UX/UIDesigner

Senior UI/UX (Product) Designer - Individual Contributor

Location: US
Engagement Model: Individual Contributor, working at client location
Experience Level: Senior (8+ years preferred)
Domain: Product-led organizations (B2C / B2B platforms)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior UI/UX Product Designer to work onsite with a client's product and engineering teams in downtown Toronto. This is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring strong ownership of end-to-end design execution across mobile and web products.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional UI/visual craft, deep product thinking, and the ability to operate independently in fast-paced client environments, while seamlessly adapting to existing design systems used by large-scale digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end UI/UX design for mobile and web applications, from concept to final delivery
  • Translate product requirements, user needs, and business goals into high-quality design solutions
  • Create pixel-perfect UI designs, interaction flows, wireframes, and prototypes
  • Ensure strong visual consistency and attention to detail across platforms
  • Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Client Stakeholders onsite
  • Adapt and design within existing client design systems (e.g., Uber, Lyft-style systems)
  • Contribute to usability improvements through user-centered design principles
  • Maintain design quality while working independently with minimal supervision

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong experience designing both mobile (iOS/Android) and web applications
  • Exceptional UI/visual design skills with a sharp eye for typography, spacing, color, and layout
  • Proven experience as an individual contributor in product-driven organizations
  • Ability to work independently at client locations and manage multiple design priorities
  • Experience working within or adapting to enterprise-level design systems
  • Strong proficiency with design tools such as Figma (required)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

  • Experience in Finance / FinTech products
  • Background working with large-scale consumer or platform products
  • Exposure to accessibility standards and usability best practices

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.

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