UX/UI Designer (Part-time, Contract)

Ariat•San Leandro, CA

1d•$40 - $45

About The Position

We are looking for a talented contract UX/UI Designer to enhance the digital shopping experience on Ariat.com during a pivotal year for our roadmap. This role requires strong visual/UI craftsmanship, solid UX fundamentals, and comfort in working within an established design system. This role is ideal for a designer early in their career (2–3 years of experience) who is passionate about clean, consistent interfaces and wants to grow within a senior-led team. You will be part of a small, senior-led UX/UI team that values clarity, collaboration, and quality. This position offers hands-on design work where you can take pride in precise execution while tackling well-defined problems. Your creative input will be welcome as we aim to improve the overall experience, making this an ideal opportunity for a designer passionate about producing thoughtful work and refining details to expedite team progress without unnecessary processes. You’ll support small to mid-sized initiatives by applying existing design system components, crafting production-ready designs, and assisting with iterative site improvements. You’ll also help with QA polish and be exposed to industry tools like FullStory and benchmarking platforms. This role offers the chance to learn in a structured yet fast-moving environment, contributing to a beloved eCommerce brand.

Requirements

2-3 years of professional experience in UX/UI design within eCommerce or digital product environments.
A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality UI craftsmanship, attention to detail, and consistency.
Proficiency in Figma and familiarity with Adobe tools.
Experience in working with or contributing to design systems and executing established patterns with a high-quality standard.
Familiarity with usability testing, analytics, or session-replay tools like FullStory.
A self-motivated individual who can work independently while following senior-led design direction.
Strong communication skills with a capacity to work cross-functionally.
A proactive, reliable executor who values doing things the right way and is passionate about delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities

Designing UX and UI solutions for defined enhancements across Ariat.com using our established design system
Assisting with visual/QA updates and polish during handoff and implementation phases
Collaborating with senior designers to support larger projects through scoped handoffs and feedback loops
Applying FullStory, benchmarking, and analytics inputs to inform design decisions (training provided)
Spotting and documenting design inconsistencies or gaps in the current system for senior review
Using lightweight tools (including AI-based workflows) to improve design speed or accuracy
Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs