UX Designer
Skill, Atlanta, GA, United States
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$50-75 Hourly
Proactive Talent Pipeline
Start Date:
May 1, 2026
This is an active talent pipeline. This is not an active/open position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Location: Atlanta, GA area
Work Model: Primarily in-office (4-5 days/week expected)
Company Type: Fortune 500 retail organization
Team Structure: Embedded designers within product teams
Culture: Values-driven, customer-focused, collaborative
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We're building talent pipelines for UX Designer roles supporting a Fortune 500 home improvement retailer's digital initiatives. This is not an active requisition-we're identifying qualified designers now for anticipated opportunities in 2026.
Why register your interest?
Early access when roles open
Direct connection to hiring managers
First consideration before public postings
THE ROLE
As a UX Designer, you'll create intuitive digital experiences for diverse user groups including DIY homeowners, professional contractors, and retail associates. You'll work embedded within agile product teams to research, design, prototype, and ship features across web, mobile, and in-store platforms.
Key Responsibilities: User Research & Insights
Conduct user interviews, contextual inquiries, and usability testing
Design and analyze surveys and quantitative research
Synthesize findings into personas, journey maps, and actionable recommendations
Build research artifacts that inform product strategy
Design & Prototyping
Translate user needs and business requirements into wireframes and user flows
Create low and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma and other design tools
Design responsive experiences across web, iOS, and Android platforms
Develop visual designs that balance usability with brand expression
Contribute to and leverage design system components
Collaboration
Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders throughout the design process
Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams
Facilitate design workshops and co-creation sessions
Participate in agile ceremonies and sprint planning
Documentation & Delivery
Create comprehensive design specifications for engineering teams
Document design decisions and maintain design libraries
Report on design process and outcomes to leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Haves:
3-5+ years professional UX design experience
Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process from research through delivery
Expertise in user research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative)
Strong interaction design skills: wireframing, prototyping, information architecture
Visual design proficiency: typography, layout, hierarchy, color theory
Figma expertise (primary tool); experience with Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Experience working within agile development teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Portfolio of shipped products with measurable user impact
Nice-to-Haves:
Retail or e-commerce design experience
B2B/enterprise software design background
Omnichannel experience (blending physical and digital touchpoints)
Accessibility expertise (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)
Design systems contribution or governance experience
Front-end development knowledge (HTML/CSS)
Conversational design or AI interface experience
Mobile-first design for iOS/Android native applications
Familiarity with home improvement, construction, or trade industries
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
You're a strong fit if you:
Have designed for complex, multi-sided user bases (consumers, business users, internal tools)
Excel at translating research insights into elegant design solutions
Thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments
Balance user needs with business objectives and technical constraints
Communicate design rationale clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices
Demonstrate customer empathy and user-centered design thinking
Depending on team placement, you might work on:
Consumer e-commerce experiences
Professional contractor B2B platforms
Mobile applications (customer-facing and internal)
AI-powered product features
In-store digital experiences
Associate-facing tools and applications
#LI-MM3
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through
Aquent Gymnasium
.
More information on our awesome
benefits
!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$50-75 Hourly
Proactive Talent Pipeline
Start Date:
May 1, 2026
This is an active talent pipeline. This is not an active/open position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Location: Atlanta, GA area
Work Model: Primarily in-office (4-5 days/week expected)
Company Type: Fortune 500 retail organization
Team Structure: Embedded designers within product teams
Culture: Values-driven, customer-focused, collaborative
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We're building talent pipelines for UX Designer roles supporting a Fortune 500 home improvement retailer's digital initiatives. This is not an active requisition-we're identifying qualified designers now for anticipated opportunities in 2026.
Why register your interest?
Early access when roles open
Direct connection to hiring managers
First consideration before public postings
THE ROLE
As a UX Designer, you'll create intuitive digital experiences for diverse user groups including DIY homeowners, professional contractors, and retail associates. You'll work embedded within agile product teams to research, design, prototype, and ship features across web, mobile, and in-store platforms.
Key Responsibilities: User Research & Insights
Conduct user interviews, contextual inquiries, and usability testing
Design and analyze surveys and quantitative research
Synthesize findings into personas, journey maps, and actionable recommendations
Build research artifacts that inform product strategy
Design & Prototyping
Translate user needs and business requirements into wireframes and user flows
Create low and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma and other design tools
Design responsive experiences across web, iOS, and Android platforms
Develop visual designs that balance usability with brand expression
Contribute to and leverage design system components
Collaboration
Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders throughout the design process
Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams
Facilitate design workshops and co-creation sessions
Participate in agile ceremonies and sprint planning
Documentation & Delivery
Create comprehensive design specifications for engineering teams
Document design decisions and maintain design libraries
Report on design process and outcomes to leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Haves:
3-5+ years professional UX design experience
Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process from research through delivery
Expertise in user research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative)
Strong interaction design skills: wireframing, prototyping, information architecture
Visual design proficiency: typography, layout, hierarchy, color theory
Figma expertise (primary tool); experience with Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Experience working within agile development teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Portfolio of shipped products with measurable user impact
Nice-to-Haves:
Retail or e-commerce design experience
B2B/enterprise software design background
Omnichannel experience (blending physical and digital touchpoints)
Accessibility expertise (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)
Design systems contribution or governance experience
Front-end development knowledge (HTML/CSS)
Conversational design or AI interface experience
Mobile-first design for iOS/Android native applications
Familiarity with home improvement, construction, or trade industries
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
You're a strong fit if you:
Have designed for complex, multi-sided user bases (consumers, business users, internal tools)
Excel at translating research insights into elegant design solutions
Thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments
Balance user needs with business objectives and technical constraints
Communicate design rationale clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices
Demonstrate customer empathy and user-centered design thinking
Depending on team placement, you might work on:
Consumer e-commerce experiences
Professional contractor B2B platforms
Mobile applications (customer-facing and internal)
AI-powered product features
In-store digital experiences
Associate-facing tools and applications
#LI-MM3
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through
Aquent Gymnasium
.
More information on our awesome
benefits
!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.