UI/UX Designer

Bring your UI/UX expertise to a collaborative, modern digital environment where you’ll help shape intuitive experiences across web platforms for learners and healthcare users. This 12-month remote opportunity focuses on end-to-end design, accessibility, and cross-functional partnership to support a major technology and operations modernization initiative.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, responsive mockups, and UI documentation that support clear developer handoff.
• Design user-centered digital experiences that reflect accessibility best practices and inclusive design principles.
• Collaborate with UX researchers to translate user insights into thoughtful interface solutions.
• Work closely with content specialists to develop effective page layouts using established web components and patterns.
• Partner with front-end developers to refine component designs and ensure technical feasibility.
• Contribute to the design of modern digital workflows that improve usability and support business goals.
• Help align navigation, interaction patterns, and visual storytelling across digital experiences.
• Participate in iterative testing and refinement of design concepts throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, wireframing, responsive design, and design handoff documentation.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design, interaction design, and web accessibility standards.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including researchers, developers, and content strategists.
• Ability to communicate design decisions clearly and connect them to business objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong collaboration skills, emotional intelligence, and a team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Experience contributing to enterprise design systems.
• Familiarity with backlog refinement or requirements tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Interest in using AI-assisted design or research tools.
• Background in healthcare, laboratory operations, or client experience environments.
• Awareness of current design trends across digital platforms, higher education, and academic medicine.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, equity is supported, and every team member can contribute meaningfully. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique experiences to the role.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $33 - $67 per hour based on qualifications and experience.