UI​/UX Lead

Promet Source is seeking an experienced UI/UX Lead to join a remote, part-time team based in the Chicago, IL area. This role focuses on leading discovery and guiding design direction from early concept through delivery, while mentoring other designers and ensuring outcomes are grounded in user needs.

• Lead discovery efforts, including client workshops and discovery sessions
• Collaborate with clients to align on business goals and user needs
• Translate requirements into user-centered, intuitive solutions spanning concept through delivery
• Create user scenarios and develop strategic UX deliverables
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and implement design solutions

• Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for new product ideas
• Continuously improve and optimize existing user interfaces
• Test and validate design concepts before implementation
• Conduct ongoing user research and usability testing
• Design, execute, and evaluate studies that improve the user experience
• Document findings and translate insights into clear requirements and strategy
• Track and analyze UX metrics to inform design decisions
• Mentor, train, and support UI/UX team members
• Promote collaboration and design excellence across the team

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design or a related role
• Strong portfolio showing UX/UI work and process
• Experience leading client discovery sessions and workshops
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to clearly articulate and defend design decisions
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Deep understanding of user-centered design
  , usability, and design thinking
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
  :
  Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
• Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma (preferred)
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (Word Press, Drupal), and HTML and CSS
• Experience with Government clients is a must
• Must be based in the United States

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Figma
• Word Press, Drupal
• HTML, CSS

Location: Chicago, IL (remote).
Job type: part time (up to 20 hours/week
).
Compensation: USD 40-75 per hour.
Experience level: 5+ years.

Promet Source brings together talented designers, skilled project managers, and expert developers to create digital experiences that are visually compelling and highly functional. The company is also deeply committed to the open-source community through contributions, tool-building, and participation in conferences and meetups.