UI/UX Lead

Remote · Part-Time Employee · Up to 20 hrs/week

Rate: 40–75/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and creative UI/UX Lead to join our team in a remote, part-time capacity. In this role, you’ll collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure user needs and business goals are seamlessly integrated into products, from early concept through final delivery.

As the UI/UX Lead, you’ll guide and mentor a team of designers to deliver exceptional digital experiences. You’ll foster collaboration, cultivate a positive team environment, and champion both product vision and company values while helping drive successful outcomes.

You’ll also play a key role in research and strategy: leading discovery efforts, documenting insights, and translating user needs into actionable design direction.

This is a part-time employee position (up to 20 hours per week), with hours varying based on project needs. We’re looking for a long-term team member who is passionate about leading discovery, shaping strategy, and growing with our company.

Responsibilities

Discovery & Strategy

Lead client workshops and discovery sessions

Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and user needs

Define technical and business requirements, delivering intuitive, user-centered solutions

Build user scenarios and strategic UX deliverables

Design & Execution

Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and implement design solutions

Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for new product ideas

Continuously improve and optimize existing user interfaces

Test and validate design concepts before implementation

Research & Insights

Conduct ongoing user research and usability testing

Design, execute, and evaluate studies to improve user experience

Document findings and translate insights into clear requirements and strategy

Track and analyze UX metrics to inform design decisions

Leadership

Mentor, train, and support UI/UX team members

Promote collaboration and design excellence across the team

Requirements & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in UI/UX design or a related role

Strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI work and process

Experience leading client discovery sessions and workshops

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to clearly articulate and defend design decisions

Strong documentation and organizational skills

Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Deep understanding of user-centered design, usability, and design thinking

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)

Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma (preferred)

Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal), HTML, and CSS

Experience with Government clients is a must

Must be based in the United States

Why Promet Source

Promet Source brings together talented designers, skilled project managers, and expert developers to create digital experiences that are not only visually compelling, but also highly functional and valuable.

We are deeply committed to the open-source community: contributing to projects, building our own tools, and actively participating in conferences and meetups. We believe this collaborative approach leads to better solutions and stronger outcomes for our clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Promet Source is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Originally posted on Himalayas