Senior UI/UX Designer

Role: Senior UI/UX Designer

Location: Houston, TX Remote

Duration: 6 Weeks

Type: Contract

Experience

7+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with strong experience designing applications for mobile and tablet devices , preferably Android-based applications.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer with strong experience in designing intuitive, responsive, and user-friendly experiences for mobile and tablet applications .

The candidate does not need hands-on Android development experience but should have a strong understanding of Android device design considerations, responsive/adaptive layouts, screen sizes, orientations, touch interactions, navigation patterns, and Material Design principles .

The role will involve working closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, developers, and QA teams to translate business requirements into high-quality UI/UX designs and ensure that the implemented application provides a consistent and intuitive user experience across Android devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UI/UX design lifecycle for mobile and tablet applications from requirements analysis through final design and implementation support.
• Understand business requirements and user workflows and translate them into:
• User journeys
• User flows
• Wireframes
• High-fidelity mockups
• Interactive prototypes
• Design user experiences specifically optimized for Android mobile and tablet devices .
• Design for different screen sizes, resolutions, aspect ratios, and orientations , including portrait and landscape modes.
• Consider device-specific characteristics such as touch interaction, screen real estate, navigation, gestures, keyboard/input behavior, and accessibility .
• Design interfaces that work effectively on larger tablet screens while maintaining usability and consistency with mobile experiences.
• Apply Material Design principles and Android UI/UX guidelines when designing application screens.
• Create reusable UI components and contribute to a consistent design system .
• Define appropriate layouts, spacing, typography, icons, controls, navigation patterns, and interaction behaviors.
• Work with developers to ensure design feasibility and accurate implementation of the approved UI/UX.
• Review implemented screens and provide feedback to ensure design fidelity and consistency with approved designs.
• Collaborate with QA teams to identify and resolve UI/UX-related issues.
• Analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for UX simplification, modernization, and usability improvements .
• Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the designs.
• Participate in usability testing and use feedback to improve user journeys and application experiences.
• Ensure designs consider accessibility, usability, performance perception, and consistency across supported devices.
• Maintain design documentation, specifications, component libraries, and design guidelines.

Required UI/UX Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar UI/UX tools .
• Strong experience in:
• User-centered design
• Interaction design
• Information architecture
• User journeys and workflows
• Wireframing
• Prototyping
• Visual design
• Usability testing
• Strong understanding of responsive and adaptive design .
• Experience designing for mobile and tablet applications .
• Strong understanding of touch-based interfaces and mobile interaction patterns.
• Experience designing applications across different screen sizes and orientations .
• Knowledge of Material Design and Android design guidelines .
• Understanding of accessibility principles and mobile usability best practices.
• Experience creating and maintaining design systems and reusable UI components .

Android / Tablet Design Knowledge

The candidate is not required to be an Android developer , but should have practical knowledge of designing applications for Android devices, including:

• Android mobile and tablet screen specifications and constraints.
• Designing for different screen densities, resolutions, and aspect ratios .
• Responsive/adaptive layouts for tablets and mobile devices.
• Portrait and landscape orientations.
• Touch targets and gesture-based interactions.
• Android navigation pattern…