Job Description
Join Innovate Detroit's award-winning design team as a Part-Time UX Designer and transform digital experiences for Fortune 500 clients. We're seeking a creative problem-solver passionate about user-centered design to help us build intuitive, accessible products that delight users and drive business growth. This flexible 20-hour/week role offers hybrid work (3 days remote/2 days in our downtown Detroit studio) with competitive benefits including professional development stipends and design tool subscriptions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment while contributing to impactful projects in healthcare, automotive, and fintech sectors. Perfect for designers seeking portfolio-building opportunities with industry leaders.
Responsibilities
- Conduct user research, persona development, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions
- Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma and Adobe XD
- Execute usability testing sessions and iterate based on user feedback
- Develop design systems and UI components ensuring consistency across platforms
- Collaborate with product managers and developers to implement design solutions
- Present design rationale and solutions to stakeholders through compelling visual storytelling
- Contribute to design sprints and agile development processes
Qualifications
- 3+ years of UX design experience with a portfolio showcasing end-to-end design projects
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or equivalent design tools
- Strong understanding of UX principles, information architecture, and interaction design
- Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and A/B testing
- Ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences
- Excellent visual design skills with attention to typography, color, and layout
- Portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating design systems and scalable components
- Strong communication skills with ability to articulate design decisions