Lead UX Designer Part Time (Contract-to-Hire)

Newfire Global Partners • Boston, MA

24d

About The Position

Newfire Global Partners is a leading technology firm that specializes in building transformative software solutions for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With a presence across four continents, Newfire Global brings deep expertise in digital healthcare, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise technology. The firm’s track record of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to drive meaningful change through technology.

We are passionate about the purpose-driven mission to help improve the quality of care for patients and are building a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. We are a fully funded company founded by serial entrepreneurs with a stable client base.

Opportunity for impact

Newfire Global Partners, a leader in developing disruptive healthcare technology, collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to drive transformation.

Studio@Newfire is seeking an experienced Lead UX Designer for a contract position part-time beginning in February 2026. This role will initially focus on leading the redesign of a senior fitness mobile application through June 2026, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position leading client engagements across our healthcare consultancy portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in UX design, including leading client/stakeholder relationships and coordinating design teams on healthcare projects (e.g., hospital systems, startups, insurers).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in setting design strategy, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and delivering successful client outcomes. Experience with senior-focused or accessibility-centered design is a plus.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Whimsical, and Miro, with an inclination toward designing openly and collaboratively.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with diverse client audiences. Consulting experience a plus.
• Experience coordinating design teams and providing direction to other designers without formal management responsibility. Comfortable working with distributed/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Initial engagement (February–June 2026): Lead the redesign of a senior fitness mobile application, serving as the primary design contact for the client and pairing with an experienced mobile designer. You'll guide the project from knowledge transfer through high-fidelity prototyping, user testing/validation, and long-term vision development. This project specifically focuses on digital-first experiences, gamification integration, and senior-centric accessibility.
• Lead client relationships for key projects, serving as the primary design contact and ensuring client needs and feedback drive the design process.
• Facilitate design workshops, stakeholder review sessions, and weekly check-ins with clients to maintain project momentum and alignment.
• Collaborate with the VP of UX to set high-level design direction for projects, coordinating teams of 2–4 designers (including US and global team members) to choose the right UX techniques and execute on the design vision.
• Pair with mid-level designers who focus on detailed design, providing direction and critique to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Partner with the UX Research team to ensure research insights inform design strategy and validate design decisions with clients.
• Participate in project estimation and scoping activities, helping to define realistic timelines, resource needs, and project approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level