Job Title: User Interface Lead Specialist
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Experience Required: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam
Job Description We are seeking an experienced User Interface Lead Specialist to guide UI strategy, design, and implementation across complex digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern UI frameworks, design systems, accessibility standards, and user-centered design principles. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including UX, product, engineering, and stakeholders to deliver intuitive, scalable, and visually engaging interface solutions.
The candidate should have proven leadership experience and the ability to influence design direction while staying hands-on in execution when needed.
Key Responsibilities -
Lead end-to-end UI design and implementation for web and mobile applications.
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Create, maintain, and evolve UI design systems and component libraries.
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Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and engineering teams to translate requirements into high-quality interface designs.
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Review UI work from design and development teams to ensure consistency, usability, accessibility, and brand alignment.
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Conduct design reviews, usability testing, and provide actionable feedback.
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Ensure UI compatibility across devices, platforms, and browsers.
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Drive adoption of UI best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design.
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Collaborate on architectural and technical decisions impacting UI development.
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Mentor, guide, and support UI team members with technical leadership and coaching.
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Prepare documentation, prototypes, wireframes, and visual design assets for development.
Required Skills and Qualifications -
12+ years of experience in UI design and UI development roles, including team leadership.
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Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, and responsive design best practices.
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Experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
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Expertise in design tools such as Figma, A e XD, Sketch, or similar.
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Solid understanding of UX design principles, usability research, and product lifecycle workflows.
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Experience building and managing UI component libraries and scalable design systems.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present design decisions clearly.
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Hands-on experience with accessibility standards, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
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Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development processes.