Senior UX Designer

Job Title: Senior UX Designer Location-Type: Remote (U.S. Based - EST or CST Preferred) Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 3 months with potential to extend Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week; must have availability during EST business hours and for morning team collaboration Compensation Range: $55-$65/hr Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.Job Description:Seeking an experienced Senior UX Designer to support a high volume of WordPress-based web projects within a senior, collaborative UX and development team. This individual will work across both existing and net-new websites, owning work from wireframing and responsive design in Figma through hands-on WordPress implementation, QA, and launch.This is a UX/Web Designer with strong WordPress implementation skills, not a traditional WordPress Developer. The ideal candidate is strong enough in UX and Figma to wireframe a net-new website but equally comfortable jumping into an existing site, configuring Gutenberg blocks, making CSS adjustments, troubleshooting responsive or component issues, and carrying work through launch.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Support multiple WordPress website projects at different stages of design, development, and launchCreate wireframes, page architecture, responsive designs, and prototypes in FigmaTranslate Figma designs into functional, responsive experiences within WordPressWork hands-on within WordPress Gutenberg/block editor to configure, customize, and implement pages and componentsJump into existing designs and templates to roll out new pages, components, and responsive experiencesSupport net-new websites from creative brief and concept through wireframing, design, implementation, QA, and launchMake front-end styling adjustments using CSS and HTML and work with existing JavaScript when neededTroubleshoot common WordPress and front-end issues involving headers, dropdown menus, dynamic blocks, components, and responsive breakpointsPerform QA across desktop and mobile to ensure websites are responsive, functional, and visually consistentSupport ongoing website maintenance and enhancement requests including homepage updates, new components, rebrands, content changes, and marketing initiativesDevelop creative solutions when existing WordPress blocks or components do not fully address client requirementsWork across multiple client websites simultaneously while balancing changing priorities and deadlinesParticipate in regular UX and development team stand-ups and collaborate closely with designers, developers, strategists, and other stakeholdersWork within established creative briefs, brand guidelines, design systems, and client strategyMinimum Requirements:7-8 years of professional web UX, web design, or UX/UI design experienceStrong portfolio demonstrating significant website-focused UX and design workHands-on experience designing and implementing WordPress websitesStrong experience with Gutenberg / WordPress block editor, including configuring and customizing blocks and componentsAdvanced proficiency with Figma, including wireframing, responsive web design, prototyping, and component/page designStrong understanding of responsive web design across desktop, tablet, and mobileWorking knowledge of CSS and HTML with the ability to make front-end styling adjustments independentlyExposure to JavaScript with the ability to understand or edit existing code when troubleshooting componentsAbility to troubleshoot WordPress, component, and responsive design issues independently before escalating to a developerExperience taking website projects from creative brief/concept through wireframing, design, WordPress implementation, QA, and launchExperience managing and contributing to multiple web projects simultaneouslyStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with creative and technical teamsSelf-starter who can independently own deliverables while working effectively within a highly collaborative environmentPreferred Qualifications:Agency experience supporting multiple clients and concurrent website projectsB2B website experience, including an understanding of lead generation, engagement, and calls to actionExperience working with large, content-heavy websitesExperience designing across industries such as B2B, commercial, nonprofit/NGO, federal, or defenseFamiliarity with WordPress PHP, hooks, and filtersExperience configuring or modifying dynamic Gutenberg blocksExperience with accessibility and web UX best practicesExperience supporting marketing-focused websites, landing pages, and conversion-oriented digital experiencesPortfolio demonstrating custom, responsive WordPress websites and a variety of visual/design styles