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Procom Consultants Group

UX Engineer

Hillsboro, OR

... Contractor Payroll) Flextrack (Vendor Management System) UX Engineer On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a UX Engineer for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, OR (Travel once a ...

BillionToOne

Lead UX Designer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$129K - $169K/yr

Oversee and mentor junior designers and UX contractors, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and opportunities for growth * Build a culture of design excellence, systems thinking, and ...

Google

UX Program Manager, Health UX

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$137K/yr

Experience managing projects across multiple UX disciplines (e.g., interaction design, visual ... Coordinate operational relationships, budget tracking, contractor renewals, and statements of work ...

TriOptus LLC

UX Researcher

Boston, MA · On-site

$80/hr

As a User Experience (UX) Research Contractor on the Experience Research team, candidates will be responsible for independently scoping and executing custom research across digital assets at client ...

Apex Systems

UI/UX - UX Researcher III

Redmond, WA · On-site

$72 - $82/hr

Job#: 3042442 UI/UX - UX Researcher III Location: Redmond, Washington (Onsite) COMPENSATION: $72 ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

Xforia, Inc.

UI/UX Engineer

$96K - $119K/yr

UI/UX Engineer Location : Remote (prefer candidates in Central Time, or candidates that can support ... The contractor would be responsible for helping to update UIs for existing services as well as ...

Procom Services

UX Designer

Hillsboro, OR

... Contractor Payroll) Flextrack (Vendor Management System) We are looking for an experienced UX Designer to join a team creating new experiences with new devices. We are looking for individuals who can ...

Apex Systems

UX Researcher

Pensacola, FL · On-site

Job#: 3041351 UX Researcher Location: Open to Pensacola, Florida, Vienna, VA, or San Diego, CA ... 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

... contracting. We are an employee-owned company with a startup mindset and time-tested approaches ... As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our Design ...

Apex Systems

UX Designer

Acton, MA · On-site

Position: UX Designer Location: Remote Project Duration: 5 months Rate: Negotiable Based on ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

System One

UX/UI Designer

Vienna, VA · Remote

The contractor will work with teams leveraging Microsoft Dynamics and deliver high-quality ... user experience and user interface designs ready for development handoff • Apply and contribute ...

Golden Section Technology

UI/UX Designer

Houston, TX · Remote

Contractor (1040 hrs/week) About the Role Whale Song is seeking a forward-thinking UI/UX Designer to shape the user experience and visual design of digital products. At Whale Song, we prioritize ...

Golden Section Technology

UI/UX Designer

Houston, TX · Remote

$25/hr

Contractor (10-40 hrs/week) About the Role Whale Song is seeking a forward-thinking UI/UX Designer to shape the user experience and visual design of digital products. At Whale Song, we prioritize ...

GT Independence

UX Researcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K/yr

The UX Researcher partners with Product Owners, the Director of Product, IT Development, Operations, Support, Third-Party Design Contractor(s), and end users as GTI's design partner to ensure ...

GT Independence

UX Researcher

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$90K/yr

The UX Researcher partners with Product Owners, the Director of Product, IT Development, Operations, Support, Third-Party Design Contractor(s), and end users as GTI's design partner to ensure ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for ux contractor in the United States is $129,588.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $154,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a UX Contractor job?

A UX Contractor is a user experience (UX) professional hired on a temporary or project basis to improve the usability and design of digital products. They work with companies to conduct user research, create wireframes, and enhance product interactions. Unlike full-time employees, UX Contractors typically work independently or through agencies, often juggling multiple clients. Their role varies based on project needs, ranging from user testing to full-scale design overhauls.

What are some common challenges faced by UX Contractors, and how can they be managed?

UX Contractors often encounter challenges such as quickly familiarizing themselves with new company cultures, processes, and project goals. Balancing multiple projects or clients, adapting to different design systems, and aligning stakeholders with user-centered approaches are typical aspects of the role. Strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a proactive approach to understanding client needs can help mitigate these challenges. Additionally, regularly updating your knowledge of industry trends and maintaining a versatile portfolio can make transitions between contracts smoother and more successful.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ux Contractor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a UX Contractor, you need strong user experience design skills, a solid portfolio, and a background in fields like interaction design, psychology, or human-computer interaction. Familiarity with tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, user testing platforms, and an understanding of web or mobile development processes are often necessary. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and adaptability help you effectively collaborate with diverse teams and clients. These skills are vital for delivering effective, user-centered solutions in varied and fast-changing project environments.

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User Experience Designer (UI/UX Frontend)

User Experience Designer (UI/UX Frontend)

Donnelly and Moore

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Project Details:
Are you passionate about problem solving and developing user interfaces that reflect both the clients requirements and the design teams intent? Do you have a strong sense of ownership for good work and not afraid to speak up? Are you collaborative, curious, empathetic, open-minded, innovative?
If yes, then read on!
Major Utilities Company is seeking a User Experience Designer (UI/UX Frontend) to collaborate with both users and stakeholders to renovate or update the user interface of an existing website/mobile application or develop ideas for a new user interface for a website/mobile application.
The User Experience Designer (UI/UX Frontend) must understand the content a site will contain and help to develop a plan for structuring and presenting that content throughout the site.
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing:
  • Responsible for implementing both visual and interactive elements that users engage with when using a web application
  • Role includes the translation of UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the web application
  • Collaborate with the UI/UX team and bridge the gap between graphic design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works
  • Validate all user input before submitting to back-end
  • Ensure the UI/UX designs are technically feasible
  • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
  • Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus
  • Work in a collaborative environment, interfacing and developing relationships with groups from all areas of Company business team members, IT supporting teams, as well as vendor/contractor team members - in order to deliver solutions that benefit Company requirements analyses and deliver solutions that benefit Company overall
  • Follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures
  • Share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience

Qualifications
Skills and Requirements:
  • Proficient understanding of JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g. jQuery, Angular 2+, React/Redux, Vue)
  • Experience developing user interfaces leveraging HTML5 and CSS3 elements
  • Familiarity with CSS pre-processors (e.g. LESS, SASS) and style libraries (Bootstrap 3/4)
  • Experience with modern build tools (e.g. Webpack, Gulp, Grunt)
  • Experience converting prototypes from design tools (e.g. Photoshop, Sketch, InVision) to functional, performant code
  • Fluent in writing comprehensive test suites (e.g. unit, snapshot, integration, end-to-end)
  • Inspired by combining the art of design with the art of programming
  • Ability to synthesize customer requirements, collaborate with designers and navigate the ever more complex CSS standards to produce elegant, responsive and functional user interfaces
  • Develop user interfaces that reflect both the clients requirements and the design teams intent
  • Demonstrates the value in taking an iterative and agile approach
  • Able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed
  • Able to participate in the Company's emergency management processes and storm plans as required

Additional Information
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years professional experience or high school diploma / GED with 5+ year work experience
  • Degree specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related focus is a plus

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