Sr. UX/UI Designer - Contract

Position Overview

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. Compensation: $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 once it is safe to return to the office.

Required Qualifications

• A passion for User Experience and designing best‑in‑class interfaces that effectively serve the needs of both the user and the business.
• Able to comprehend and design for multiple device types and contexts (desktop, tablet) and create responsive designs for the web.
• A clear understanding of the differences in UX and UI strategies for direct‑to‑consumer websites/applications versus 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 translates complex technical and business concepts into easy‑to‑understand communication pieces.
• Process‑driven with strong interpersonal skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to drive consensus and resolve issues.
• Experience working collaboratively across different skillsets and viewpoints.
• Excellent user experience intuition with a history of creating innovative and user‑friendly websites and customer‑facing features.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills with a track record of building buy‑in for bold strategic visions.
• Deep understanding of user motivations, market opportunities, and competitive landscapes through research and testing.
• Experience working as part of an integrated Agile development team with strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and best practices.
• Experience working within the B2B software space is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Experience Design, Human Factors Design, Visual Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in user experience design for large direct‑to‑consumer or business‑to‑business websites and/or applications, including web and mobile implementations.
• Excellent UI design and prototyping skills using rapid prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, InVision, or Adobe XD).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong influencing and storytelling skills to persuade and educate senior stakeholders on the value of UX processes and artifacts.
• Ability to design interface concepts and wireframes using both sketching techniques and digital illustration tools.
• Familiarity with formal user research and usability testing lab methodologies.
• Excellent writing and communication experience.