UI/UX Designer (Remote)

About the Company

Whale Song works with mid-market and enterprise clients to develop digital experiences. The company values strategy, creativity, and efficient delivery, with an emphasis on using modern design technology to improve workflows while maintaining quality.

About the Role

Whale Song is seeking a UI/UX Designer (AI-Accelerated) to shape the user experience and visual design of digital products. This role focuses on using AI-powered design tools to streamline workflows, explore concepts quickly, and develop high-fidelity prototypes without compromising usability or design quality.

You will work independently and alongside product managers and developers to create intuitive digital experiences for web and mobile platforms. The position requires a balance of creative thinking, user-centered design, and efficient execution, with a strong emphasis on accelerating the journey from initial ideas to implementation-ready designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Use AI-powered design tools, including Figma AI features, Uizard, or similar platforms, to create wireframes, layouts, and interactive prototypes.
• Explore multiple design concepts rapidly using generative tools and refine them into effective solutions.
• Develop information architecture that organizes content and workflows into clear, intuitive navigation.
• Create user personas and journey maps, using AI-supported insights and data to assess user behaviors.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to align designs with project objectives and support effective implementation.
• Apply user-centered design principles to improve usability and accessibility across web and mobile applications.
• Optimize design workflows by automating repetitive tasks and using tools to accelerate delivery.
• Maintain high design standards while meeting tight deadlines and working at a fast pace.

Required Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in UI/UX design for web and mobile applications.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-powered design tools to automate repetitive tasks, generate assets, or accelerate wireframing.
• Expert proficiency in Figma.
• Strong understanding of usability principles, interaction design, and accessibility best practices.
• Ability to optimize design workflows and meet tight deadlines through effective use of tools and processes.
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance design quality and delivery speed.
• A portfolio demonstrating high-quality design work and examples of improving design processes for speed and scale.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Figma AI plugins and automated design system management.

Why Join Whale Song

• Contribute to digital experiences for mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Work in an environment that values strategy, creativity, and efficient execution.
• Use emerging design technologies in a flexible and supportive work environment.

Location and Work Arrangement

• Fully remote, with headquarters in Houston, Texas.
• Contractor position with an expected workload of 10–40 hours per week.