Contract Senior Website Visual Designer (UX/UI) - Remote | US & Canada

This contract position is open to applicants in the US and Canada
About our Company:
Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of people who are experts in Drupal & WordPress.
Our clients are mission-driven — and so are we. We design , build , and support websites that help their missions thrive.
We believe the people behind the work matter just as much as the work itself. That's why we're deeply committed to supporting our team's growth, wellbeing, and success. When our people thrive, our clients do too — and together, we build a web that works better for everyone.
As Kanopi continues to grow, we're excited to welcome a new Contract Senior Website Visual Designer (UX/UI) to our team .
About the Job:
Kanopi is looking for a senior visual designer with strong experience designing websites and a portfolio that shows real depth. You know how to create work that looks great and works well. You design with accessibility in mind from the start, and you understand how to make sites clear, usable, and inclusive for a wide range of people.
You are also a strong presenter. You can walk clients through your work with clarity and confidence. You explain your thinking in plain language, connect it back to user needs, and stand behind your decisions with solid reasoning. You are comfortable answering questions, receiving feedback, and guiding conversations toward the right outcome.
Most importantly, you can set a clear design direction and bring others with you. You know how to listen, adjust when needed, and still protect the integrity of the work. You advocate for the user while keeping project goals in focus.
This is a role for a designer who leads through craft, clarity, and collaboration.
This is a fully remote position and reports to the Director of Strategy and Creative.
Responsibilities:
You can expect to:

Lead end-to-end visual and UX design for complex website projects, from discovery through launch, setting a clear design direction and guiding clients and internal teams toward confident decisions
Create accessible, user-centered solutions including wireframes, user flows, UI designs, high-fidelity prototypes, and scalable design systems that support long-term consistency
Present and defend your work clearly and confidently, explaining your thinking in simple terms and standing behind your recommendations
Plan and facilitate discovery workshops, translating research and insights into practical UX deliverables such as sitemaps, user journeys, and personas
Collaborate closely with Content Strategists, Developers, and Project Managers to ensure solutions are cohesive, technically sound, and delivered as intended, including reviewing work during development
Represent Creative Services in client pitches and throughout the sales process, helping win new work through strong design thinking and presentation
Contribute to Kanopi's marketing and thought leadership efforts through webinars, presentations, and other public-facing opportunities
About the Compensation:
This is a contract position. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience. The hourly rate range for this contract position is between $60/hour and $80/hour. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in the US or Canada.
Now...let's talk about you!
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

A strong portfolio demonstrating thoughtful, user-centered UI/UX design for responsive websites, with clear examples of accessibility, usability, and visual craft
5+ years of professional experience designing responsive web experiences, including at least 3 years in an agency environment
Confidence presenting and defending your work to a range of audiences, incorporating feedback while maintaining clear design direction
Fluency in Figma and modern design workflows, along with experience using collaboration tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Workspace
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to evolving requirements, and work effectively within both agile and waterfall environments
Comfort working remotely within a distributed team
Working knowledge of front-end best practices and how designs translate into development. Direct coding experience is a plus
Familiarity with analytics and research tools such as GA4, heatmapping platforms, and user testing tools is an asset
Experience working with mission-driven or nonprofit organizations is preferred but not a requirement
At Kanopi, we know that a diverse team makes us stronger, more creative, and more effective. We enthusiastically welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from other underrepresented communities to apply.
Interested?
Think this role is perfect for you? Here's what to do next:

Use the ‘Apply for this Job' button located toward the bottom of the page
Fill out all required fields on the Application page
Please upload a resume and cover letter (including your answer to the question below)
About that cover letter...this is very important!
We'd love to hear what makes you a great fit for this role - and be sure to include your answer to this question: What's your favorite piece of technology, and why?
What to expect after you apply:
We want to make sure we're a great fit — for you and for us! Here's what our process looks like:

Application review: We'll take time to carefully review your application
Initial questions: If we'd like to learn more, we'll send a short set of questions to get to know you better
Interviews: You'll meet with several team members to chat about the role and your experience
Skills assessments: You may be asked to complete one or two short tasks to show us how you approach your work
Ongoing communication: We aim to follow up with every applicant. If you haven't heard from us, feel free to reach out — we're happy to connect
We'll explain each step more fully as you move through the process. We're excited to get to know you!
Please note - we try to make an effort to contact every applicant to let you know the status of your application, but we are human, so if you don't hear from us, drop us a line!
Kanopi Studios is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Disclaimer Regarding the Use of AI: In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we utilize AI technology to assist in reviewing job applications. This includes anonymizing applications to mitigate potential bias and ensure a more equitable assessment of qualifications. Human oversight is applied to all decisions; we are committed to the continuous review and revision of our processes to ensure alignment with the fair treatment of applicants in addition to state, provincial, and federal law.
Hiring Transparency Notice

This is a contractor opportunity at Kanopi Studios. Engagements are project-based, hours will vary, and no minimum hours are guaranteed
The expected compensation range for this role is listed in the job posting and may vary based on experience and skills
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to assist in reviewing applications as part of the hiring process. All selection decisions include human review and oversight
Kanopi Studios evaluates candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications and does not require in-country work experience as a condition of employment
Benefits
Fully Remote: Work where and when you do your best. It's about feeling connected to others, having a flexible schedule and staying healthy.
Top Talent: Since we are not limited by walls, our ability to hire the best is limitless. Collaborate, learn and surround yourself with a strongly skilled and diverse team.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by Kanopi Studios in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
No agencies, recruiters or overseas applicants (for consideration, applicants must live in and work from the US or Canada).