Description

Company Overview:

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview

Term: 6-month contract to hire

Location: Parkville, MO

Pay:$30.00-$45.00; commensurate with experience

Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

We are seeking a Level 1 UI/UX Designer with hands-on experience using Figma to support the design and improvement of user-centric digital products. This role is ideal for an early-career designer who understands foundational UX principles and can translate user needs into intuitive, visually appealing interfaces. The designer will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders.

What You Will Do As The UX/UI Designer

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

User Research & Analysis

• Assist in gathering and analyzing user requirements, workflows, and behavior patterns to inform design decisions
• Support user research activities such as interviews, surveys, and usability studies
• Synthesize research findings into actionable insights

Design Process

• Create user personas, journey maps, and user flows to guide design decisions
• Develop low- to mid-fidelity wireframes in Figma
• Contribute to design system usage and UI consistency

UI / Visual Design

• Design and refine UI components including menus, navigation, forms, buttons, icons, and widgets
• Apply strong visual design principles including layout, typography, color, spacing, and accessibility

Prototyping

• Build interactive Figma prototypes to demonstrate functionality and user interaction
• Iterate designs based on feedback from stakeholders and users

Usability Testing

• Participate in usability testing sessions
• Document findings and collaborate on design improvements

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and QA
• Incorporate feedback while maintaining user-centered design standards

What You Will Bring To The Team

• 1–3 years of experience in UI/UX design (internships, contract work, or professional experience)
• Strong working knowledge of Figma (wireframes, components, prototypes)
• Understanding of user-centered design and usability principles
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Basic knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG fundamentals preferred)
• Portfolio demonstrating UX process and UI design work (academic or professional)

Nice to Have

• Exposure to usability testing tools or analytics
• Experience working in Agile or product-driven environments
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries

Zones Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.