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 launch • Create wireframes, page architecture, responsive designs, and prototypes in Figma • Translate Figma designs into functional, responsive experiences within WordPress • Work hands-on within WordPress Gutenberg/block editor to configure, customize, and implement pages and components • Jump into existing designs and templates to roll out new pages, components, and responsive experiences • Support net-new websites from creative brief and concept through wireframing, design, implementation, QA, and launch • Make front-end styling adjustments using CSS and HTML and work with existing JavaScript when needed • Troubleshoot common WordPress and front-end issues involving headers, dropdown menus, dynamic blocks, components, and responsive breakpoints • Perform QA across desktop and mobile to ensure websites are responsive, functional, and visually consistent • Support ongoing website maintenance and enhancement requests including homepage updates, new components, rebrands, content changes, and marketing initiatives • Develop creative solutions when existing WordPress blocks or components do not fully address client requirements • Work across multiple client websites simultaneously while balancing changing priorities and deadlines • Participate in regular UX and development team stand-ups and collaborate closely with designers, developers, strategists, and other stakeholders • Work within established creative briefs, brand guidelines, design systems, and client strategy Minimum Requirements: • 7-8 years of professional web UX, web design, or UX/UI design experience • Strong portfolio demonstrating significant website-focused UX and design work • Hands-on experience designing and implementing WordPress websites • Strong experience with Gutenberg / WordPress block editor, including configuring and customizing blocks and components • Advanced proficiency with Figma, including wireframing, responsive web design, prototyping, and component/page design • Strong understanding of responsive web design across desktop, tablet, and mobile • Working knowledge of CSS and HTML with the ability to make front-end styling adjustments independently • Exposure to JavaScript with the ability to understand or edit existing code when troubleshooting components • Ability to troubleshoot WordPress, component, and responsive design issues independently before escalating to a developer • Experience taking website projects from creative brief/concept through wireframing, design, WordPress implementation, QA, and launch • Experience managing and contributing to multiple web projects simultaneously • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with creative and technical teams • Self-starter who can independently own deliverables while working effectively within a highly collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications: • Agency experience supporting multiple clients and concurrent website projects • B2B website experience, including an understanding of lead generation, engagement, and calls to action • Experience working with large, content-heavy websites • Experience designing across industries such as B2B, commercial, nonprofit/NGO, federal, or defense • Familiarity with WordPress PHP, hooks, and filters • Experience configuring or modifying dynamic Gutenberg blocks • Experience with accessibility and web UX best practices • Experience supporting marketing-focused websites, landing pages, and conversion-oriented digital experiences • Portfolio demonstrating custom, responsive WordPress websites and a variety of visual/design styles