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

Contract Position

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.

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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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...

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

• 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 want to make sure we're a great fit — for you and for us! Here's what our process looks like:

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.

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.

No agencies, recruiters or overseas applicants (for consideration, applicants must live in and work from the US or Canada).