UI/UX Designer

About the Role

We’re looking for a UI/UX Designer who can turn requirements into clean, modern web interfaces. You’ll define visual standards, component patterns, and interaction details, then collaborate closely with frontend and backend to ship consistent, production-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Create user flows, low/high-fidelity wireframes, and polished UI mockups in Figma.
• Establish a lightweight design system (tokens, type scale, color, spacing, grid, components).
• Design reusable components and responsive layouts for desktop and mobile.
• Specify interaction states (hover, focus, loading, error) and motion where appropriate.
• Prepare dev-ready specs and assets; ensure smooth handoff and implementation reviews.
• Collaborate with PM/engineers to balance scope, feasibility, and delivery timelines.
• Apply accessibility fundamentals (contrast, focus order, semantics, keyboard nav).

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating web UI work and visual craft.
• Proficiency with Figma (components, variants, auto-layout, styles, prototyping).
• Good grasp of layout, typography, color, and information hierarchy.
• Experience designing for responsive web and defining component states.
• Clear communication and structured handoff to engineers.
• Ability to iterate quickly based on feedback and constraints.

Nice to Have

• Basic UX research skills (quick interviews, heuristic reviews, simple usability tests).
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and practical checks.
• Understanding of frontend realities (React/Next, design-to-code tradeoffs).
• Iconography/illustration or light motion design a plus.

Why HashWhales

• Design real products end-to-end with visible impact.
• Work closely with engineers who care about design details.
• Help define our visual language and component library.
• Remote-friendly, focused on quality and craft.