Senior UI/UX Designer

Role: Senior UI/UX Designer

Location: Houston, TX Remote

Duration: 6 Weeks

Type: Contract

Experience

7+ years

of experience in UI/UX design, with strong experience designing applications for

mobile and tablet devices

, preferably Android-based applications.

Role Overview

We are looking for a

Senior UI/UX Designer

with strong experience in designing intuitive, responsive, and user-friendly experiences for

mobile and tablet applications

.

The candidate does not need hands-on Android development experience but should have a strong understanding of

Android device design considerations, responsive/adaptive layouts, screen sizes, orientations, touch interactions, navigation patterns, and Material Design principles

.

The role will involve working closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, developers, and QA teams to translate business requirements into high-quality UI/UX designs and ensure that the implemented application provides a consistent and intuitive user experience across Android devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the

UI/UX design lifecycle

for mobile and tablet applications from requirements analysis through final design and implementation support.

• Understand business requirements and user workflows and translate them into:
• User journeys
• User flows
• Wireframes
• High-fidelity mockups
• Interactive prototypes
• Design user experiences specifically optimized for

Android mobile and tablet devices

.

• Design for different

screen sizes, resolutions, aspect ratios, and orientations

, including portrait and landscape modes.

• Consider device-specific characteristics such as

touch interaction, screen real estate, navigation, gestures, keyboard/input behavior, and accessibility

.

• Design interfaces that work effectively on larger tablet screens while maintaining usability and consistency with mobile experiences.
• Apply

Material Design principles and Android UI/UX guidelines

when designing application screens.

• Create reusable UI components and contribute to a

consistent design system

.

• Define appropriate layouts, spacing, typography, icons, controls, navigation patterns, and interaction behaviors.
• Work with developers to ensure

design feasibility and accurate implementation

of the approved UI/UX.

• Review implemented screens and provide feedback to ensure

design fidelity and consistency

with approved designs.

• Collaborate with QA teams to identify and resolve UI/UX-related issues.
• Analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for

UX simplification, modernization, and usability improvements

.

• Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the designs.
• Participate in usability testing and use feedback to improve user journeys and application experiences.
• Ensure designs consider

accessibility, usability, performance perception, and consistency

across supported devices.

• Maintain design documentation, specifications, component libraries, and design guidelines.

Required UI/UX Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with

Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar UI/UX tools

.

• Strong experience in:
• User-centered design
• Interaction design
• Information architecture
• User journeys and workflows
• Wireframing
• Prototyping
• Visual design
• Usability testing
• Strong understanding of

responsive and adaptive design

.

• Experience designing for

mobile and tablet applications

.

• Strong understanding of touch-based interfaces and mobile interaction patterns.
• Experience designing applications across different

screen sizes and orientations

.

• Knowledge of

Material Design and Android design guidelines

.

• Understanding of accessibility principles and mobile usability best practices.
• Experience creating and maintaining

design systems and reusable UI components

.

Android / Tablet Design Knowledge

The candidate is

not required to be an Android developer

, but should have practical knowledge of designing applications for Android devices, including:

• Android mobile and tablet screen specifications and constraints.
• Designing for different

screen densities, resolutions, and aspect ratios

.

• Responsive/adaptive layouts for tablets and mobile devices.
• Portrait and landscape orientations.
• Touch targets and gesture-based interactions.
• Android navigation patterns and common UI components.
• Dialogs, bottom sheets, menus, tabs, lists, forms, cards, and other mobile UI patterns.
• Android accessibility considerations.
• Material Design principles.
• Understanding how designs translate into actual mobile/tablet application interfaces.
• Ability to work with developers to address

device-specific UI/UX challenges

.

Tablet-Specific Experience – Preferred

Experience designing applications for enterprise or rugged/tablet devices is highly desirable.

The candidate should understand how to:

• Optimize application layouts for

larger tablet screens

.

• Use available screen real estate effectively.
• Design multi-column, master-detail, split-screen, and expanded layouts where appropriate.
• Adapt navigation and workflows for tablet users.
• Design for both

portrait and landscape

orientations.

• Ensure controls and touch targets are appropriate for tablet usage.
• Maintain consistency when the same application is used across different device sizes.
• Account for device-specific constraints such as hardware buttons, camera/scanner integration, keyboards, or other peripherals where applicable.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Product Managers and Business Analysts to understand business requirements and user needs.
• Collaborate with developers to validate technical feasibility without being responsible for Android coding.
• Work with QA teams to validate UI/UX implementation against approved designs.
• Present designs and prototypes to business and technical stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate design decisions and rationale.
• Manage multiple design activities and prioritize work based on project timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing

enterprise applications for Android tablets

.

• Experience with applications used in field operations, logistics, retail, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, or other enterprise environments.
• Experience designing applications that interact with

device hardware or peripherals

.

• Experience working in

Agile/Scrum

environments.

• Knowledge of WCAG and mobile accessibility standards.
• Experience working with design systems and component libraries.
• Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS and front-end concepts is required.

Android development experience is not required

.

Key Competencies

• Strong UI/UX design expertise
• Mobile and tablet design expertise
• User-centric mindset
• Strong visual and interaction design skills
• Responsive/adaptive design knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder communication
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development teams
• Ability to balance

user experience, business requirements, and technical constraints