Position Overview:
We are collaborating with a leading organization in the home lending and financial services sector, recognized for its contributions to supporting the U.S. housing market through innovative financial solutions. This company plays a key role in advancing liquidity, stability, and affordability in the housing industry.
Our client is seeking a UX/UI Designer to join their Financial Engineering team, contributing to a major strategic initiative focused on enhancing an enterprise-level financial application. This role will involve hands-on collaboration with financial engineers, developers, and stakeholders to create intuitive, user-centric solutions.
This is a 6-month W2 contract role, based entirely on-site in McLean, VA. Please review the "Logistics" at the bottom of the posting before applying. No C2C.
Responsibilities include:
- Design a user-friendly, responsive, and visually appealing interface for an enterprise-level financial application.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-quality UI design using Figma.
- Enhance the existing design system to improve user experience.
- Work closely with UI developers to ensure seamless implementation of UX/UI design.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to improve design decisions.
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to understand user needs.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and technologies.
Technical Skills:
- 3+ experience in UX/UI design in a professional environment.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design tools.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of HTML, CSS, and SASS.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of modern UI libraries such as Material-UI
- A strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI work on enterprise applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or similar, but not required.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates expertise in enterprise application design.
Logistics:
- Job Title: UX/UI Designer
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- On-site: 5 days per week
- Location: McLean, VA
- Contract: W2 Contract
- Duration: 7/29/2025 - 1/28/2026 (6-month contract with potential for extension)
- Work Authorization: Must be able to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship. No C2C.
- Portfolio: Website link required, no PDFs.
- Interview Process: 2 rounds (one virtual, one on-site)
- Years of experience required: 3+ years
- Tools required: Figma, Adobe XD, UX/UI, basics of HTML, CSS, SASS
- Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401k after 60 days of work
- Pay Rate: $50-60 per hour, depending on experience
Compensation for this position will be determined based on several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; market labor costs; and the candidate’s skills, education, training, credentials, and experience, as well as other employment conditions. Full-time consultants are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) contributions, along with any PTO, sick leave, or other benefits required by applicable state or local laws where you reside or work.
