UX Designer, Contract

Position Overview FGS Global looking for an experienced UX Designer to provide project support to the firm’s Website team. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands both UX thinking and execution, and who is comfortable moving from research and wireframes into production-ready site structures using Webflow. The UX Designer will partner with creative designers, developers, and account teams to design user-centered experiences for the firm’s clients that are practical, scalable, and aligned with business goals. This engagement may be performed on-site or hybrid from our Washington, D.C., New York City, or Kingston, NY offices, as needed for collaboration. Key Responsibilities • Design & Prototyping • Create wireframes, low- and mid-fidelity prototypes, and UX documentation in Figma • Develop sitemaps and page structures as part of a scalable design-to-build workflow Webflow Execution • Collaborate closely with developers and directly implement designs in the Webflow platform • Ensure UX intent is preserved through build, including layout, interactions, animations, and accessibility best practices Collaboration • Work alongside UX/UI designers, developers, and project managers to iterate on solutions, while carefully tracking and incorporating feedback • Present design and UX rationale clearly to internal stakeholders and account teams Design Systems & Assets • Contribute to and help maintain design systems, component libraries, and UX guidelines • Create UX-related assets that support consistent implementation across projects Iteration & Quality • Apply feedback from testing, internal reviews, and client input to refine designs • Ensure experiences meet usability, accessibility, performance, and motion standards UX Strategy & Research • Plan and conduct user research activities such as interviews, usability testing, and content audits • Translate research findings into clear UX recommendations, user flows, and information architecture Qualifications • 3+ years of professional experience as a UX Designer (agency or in-house) • Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility, and responsive design • Strong working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite • Practical experience working with and building in Webflow • Hands-on experience using Relume for sitemaps, wireframes, and scalable site structures, is a plus • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to enhance design workflow and creativity—including generative AI applications (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini), image and video generation platforms (e.g., Midjourney, Sora), or AI product prototyping tools (e.g., v0 or equivalents) • Experience designing and implementing website animations and interactions • Basic understanding of front-end concepts (HTML/CSS) as they relate to UX • Ability to think strategically while also executing at a detailed level • Strong communication skills and comfort working in cross-functional teams • A portfolio demonstrating UX thinking, process, and shipped work This will be a 1099 independent contractor engagement, and the initial term will be for three months, with the option to extend. A submitted portfolio will be required. The hourly rate will be between $50-$65/hr. New York City Salary Range $50—$65 USD District of Columbia Salary Range $50—$65 USD