UX Designer

Accretive Technology Group | Lively Video – UX Designer

Position Details —

· Employment Type: Temporary / Contract

· Assignment Duration: Approximately April 2026 – August 2026

· Location: Remote or hybrid. Austin, TX (hybrid) preferred. Remote candidates must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, or Washington.

Company Overview —
We are a Seattle-based tech company with over 25 years of proven success. Privately owned, stable, and profitable, we've built our reputation on open-source values, a strong DIY spirit, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. As a market leader in web-based live video streaming, we’re expanding our teams with passionate, empowered individuals who take pride in their work.

ATG's R&D Department, Lively Video, has a specialized division that is at the forefront of redefining online privacy, identity, and safety through innovative technologies such as AI and blockchain. Our mission is to make online identity more secure, private, and protected. Think of us as an R&D group within an R&D group, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital world to ensure a safer and more private online experience.

Position Overview —
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior UX Designer to join our team on a temporary contract basis. In this role, you will lead the design of intuitive, user-centered experiences across our digital products and platforms. You will play a key role in shaping product experiences by translating complex requirements into thoughtful, scalable design solutions.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on designer who thrives in collaborative environments. You will partner closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful user experiences that support both user needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities —

• Lead the end-to-end UX design process, from discovery and research through wireframing, prototyping, and final design delivery.
• Design intuitive and scalable experiences for complex product features and workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define user needs and translate business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Conduct or support user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and detailed design specifications.
• Contribute to and help maintain design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products.
• Advocate for UX best practices, accessibility standards, and user-centered design principles.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other designers when appropriate.

What Success Looks Like in This Role —

• You quickly gain an understanding of the product ecosystem, user needs, and key business priorities.
• You deliver thoughtful, well-structured design solutions that improve usability and overall user experience.
• You collaborate effectively with product and engineering partners to move initiatives forward efficiently.
• You contribute to design consistency through thoughtful use of design systems and UX standards.
• You communicate design decisions clearly and influence stakeholders through strong design rationale.

Qualifications —

• 5+ years of professional experience in UX, product design, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading complex design projects from concept through delivery.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design processes and impactful product outcomes.
• Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar platforms.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in product-driven or agile environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business goals when making design decisions.

Preferred Qualifications —

• Experience designing for SaaS platforms, enterprise products, or complex digital systems.
• Experience working with established design systems and component libraries.
• Familiarity with UX research methodologies and usability testing practices.
• Experience partnering closely with engineering teams to ensure high-quality implementation of designs.

Portfolio Requirement —

Candidates must provide a portfolio demonstrating UX design work and design process, including examples of problem definition, research insights, design iterations, and final solutions.

A reasonable, good-faith estimate of the hourly pay for this position is $50.00 to $60.00 per hour. The successful candidate’s placement within this range is dependent on a variety of factors, such as qualifications and level of professional experience. Independent contract positions are not eligible for company benefits.

Employment opportunities and job offers at Accretive Technology Group will always come from the Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident in who the recipient is. Accretive Technology Group does not extend job offers via email or other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not previously had contact. Accretive Technology Group will never send you money or request that you return any money to our company for any reason. Our email domain is @accretivetg.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Accretive Technology Group is https://accretivetg.com/

Accretive Technology Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

· Unfortunately, we do not provide visa sponsorship, visa transfer, or corp-corp arrangements.

· Agencies - No unsolicited submissions will be accepted, and if any Agency does submit an unsolicited candidate, that Agency shall have no recourse from Accretive Technology Group.