UI/UX Designer

FHR is seeking a UI/UX Designer for a contract role based in Phoenix, AZ with a hybrid work arrangement. The position centers on crafting intuitive, accessible web interfaces, dashboards, and design systems within an Agile environment, collaborating closely with BI developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to translate business needs into compelling experiences. A minimum of four years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field are expected, or equivalent experience.

Details

• Location: Phoenix, AZ (hybrid)
• Job type: Contract
• Salary: USD 45 - 60 per hour
• Experience: 4+ years

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional user experiences through professional, visually compelling interface designs.
• Collaborate with BI developers to design effective and visually appealing dashboards and reports.
• Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Conduct user research and usability testing; iterate designs based on feedback and data insights.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards across all interfaces.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable UI components for consistency.
• Define and enforce usability and interface standards to ensure a cohesive user experience.
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications.
• Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into intuitive design solutions.
• Create sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to support early product concepts and ideation.
• Design intuitive interfaces for Microsoft platform tools while maintaining brand and usability standards.
• Advocate for user needs throughout discovery, design, and development phases.
• Communicate design concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and reviews.
• Mentor business analysts on design best practices.
• Present and refine design ideas through reviews and stakeholder feedback sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human-computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in UI/UX design for web or digital products.
• Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design, responsive interfaces, and accessibility best practices.
• Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Photoshop.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and applying insights to design iterations.
• Knowledge of WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards and related testing tools.
• Familiarity with design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting design concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Technologies

• Figma
• Adobe XD
• Sketch
• Photoshop
• GitHub
• ASP.NET MVC
• Razor
• Blazor
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting user research, usability tests, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility testing tools and methodologies.
• Translate design concepts into responsive, accessible, and performant front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with Web development technologies, such as ASP.NET MVC, Razor, and/or Blazor.