Product Designer (UX / Product Design)
Role details
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Job description
We're seeking a strong generalist Product Designer to support high-impact digital initiatives. This role is ideal for designers who thrive in modern, AI-enabled product environments and can independently drive design work end-to-end with minimal oversight. What You'll Do
- Own design projects from early discovery through final delivery
- Turn ambiguous problems into clear, intuitive design solutions
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI in Figma
- Conduct lightweight user research and synthesize insights into design direction
- Clearly communicate and defend design decisions using data and user context
- Thoughtfully leverage AI tools to improve outcomes - not replace judgment
Requirements
- 3+ years experience as a Product or UX Designer (5+ years for senior level consideration)
- Strong Figma expertise
- Experience working alongside engineers in modern tech stacks
- Comfort working in or around coding environments (VS Code, GitHub, Cursor)
- Familiarity with AI-assisted design and development workflows
- Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and manage priorities independently
- Strong design literacy and the ability to evaluate work critically
Nice to Have
- EdTech experience
- Accessibility and inclusive design knowledge
Additional Info
- 100% remote (ET/CT time zones preferred)
- Austin, TX based candidates welcome, but not required
Portfolios should demonstrate thoughtful design decisions, problem solving, and initiative - not just polished screens.
Benefits & conditions
This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.