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Design & Frontend Specialist at micro1
posted 1 month agoDesign & Frontend Specialist | $90–140/hr | Worldwide Remote
MICRO1 is seeking a highly skilled Design & Frontend Specialist who bridges the gap between thoughtful product design and robust frontend engineering. This role is ideal for a practitioner who excels at both crafting exceptional user experiences and translating them into clean, accessible code — while also communicating design and technical decisions with clarity and precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product and UX design, from user research through high-fidelity prototypes
- Build and maintain scalable design systems using Figma
- Develop responsive, accessible frontend interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript and React (or comparable frameworks)
- Ensure all designs and implementations meet modern accessibility standards
- Author clear design and technical documentation including Design Docs, Research Reports, RFCs, and ADRs
- Conduct trade-off analyses and synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align design rationale with engineering and product goals
Required Skills
- Product Design & UX: User research, interaction design, and usability best practices
- UI/Visual Design: Strong visual sensibility and attention to detail
- Design Systems: Proficiency in Figma and component-driven design
- Frontend Engineering: JavaScript/TypeScript, React or comparable modern framework
- Accessibility: WCAG compliance and inclusive design principles
- Technical Writing: Ability to produce well-structured RFCs, ADRs, and analytical reports
- Analytical Thinking: Synthesis of complex information and clear trade-off communication
Compensation
$90–$140/hr, depending on experience and expertise.
This is a fully remote contractor engagement open to candidates worldwide.