Senior UI/UX Designer - Project-Based Contract

Angel City Chorale is seeking an experienced Senior UI/UX Designer for a defined, project-based engagement focused on redesigning and improving our website experience. This is an independent contractor opportunity with an anticipated project budget of approximately $10,000 , subject to negotiation based on the designer's proposed approach, finalized scope, deliverables, and timeline. Payment will be divided across mutually agreed-upon project milestones. Project Details Engagement: Independent contractor, project-based Location: Remote; open to contractors located in the United States Anticipated start: Between mid-September and early October 2026 Estimated duration: 10-14 weeks Estimated design scope: Approximately 8-12 key page templates Who We Are For 33 years, Angel City Chorale has been a premier choral organization in Southern California. Our membership, music, and community outreach activities, thereby fulfilling its mission to 'Build Community One Song at a Time.' We are looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer to redesign our website so that it better serves our diverse audiences and more effectively reflects our performances, programs, accomplishments, and mission. The designer will work closely with our Marketing team to ensure the redesigned experience aligns with our existing brand. They will also collaborate with our Technical team to ensure that the proposed designs are responsive, accessible, technically feasible, and supportive of SEO best practices. This engagement is focused on UI/UX strategy and design. Website development and implementation are not included unless separately agreed upon as part of the finalized scope. Responsibilities and Deliverables Conduct a heuristic evaluation of the existing website, covering usability, information architecture, accessibility, content priorities, audience needs, and key pain points Research comparable choir, performing arts, and nonprofit websites Develop actionable recommendations related to audience segmentation, content strategy, user journeys, and feature priorities Summarize and present research findings and strategic recommendations to project stakeholders Revise the website’s sitemap and information architecture Evaluate the content and functional needs of each major program or service against what currently exists Develop a service-differentiation strategy that gives Concerts, Youth Chorale, Community Outreach, Private Bookings, and other primary offerings distinct but cohesive identities Create responsive wireframes and high-fidelity designs for approximately 8–12 key page templates, with the final template list established during scope finalization Explore and establish a visual design direction based on Angel City Chorale’s existing brand identity Define a web typography system covering type scale, hierarchy, line height, readability, and WCAG AA accessibility considerations Account for English- and Spanish-language content when developing layouts and design-system recommendations Create a reusable component and pattern library covering elements such as navigation, buttons, cards, forms, calls to action, media embeds, and content sections Produce high-fidelity designs for the agreed-upon page templates Define responsive behavior across desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints Prepare organized design files, component documentation, responsive specifications, and other materials needed for developer handoff Present work at agreed-upon milestones and incorporate feedback within the revision rounds established in the project agreement The final list and number of page templates, components, revision rounds, and other deliverables will be agreed upon before the project begins. Required Qualifications Strong proficiency with Figma or a comparable interface-design and prototyping platform Experience conducting UX audits and translating findings into actionable design recommendations Experience creating information architecture, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and reusable design systems Experience collaborating with marketing teams, organizational stakeholders, and developers Experience working within an established brand identity Working knowledge of responsive design, accessibility, and SEO-related UX considerations A portfolio or relevant work samples demonstrating comparable projects A proactive communicator and loves to collaborate Preferred Qualifications Experience working with non-profit organization Experience redesigning websites for choirs, performing arts organizations, cultural institutions, or community-based organizations Experience designing multilingual or localization-ready digital experiences Familiarity with WordPress design and developer handoff workflows How to Apply Please submit the following: A portfolio or links to relevant work samples A summary of your proposal Your proposed project fee and milestone-based payment structure The anticipated project budget is approximately $10,000 . Because the final project fee is negotiable, applicants should propose a scope, fee, timeline, and milestone-based payment schedule that reflects their recommended approach.