UX Designer (Contract)

Overview:

We are looking for a creative and user-centered Product Designer with 2 years of hands-on experience to join our Fuel Cycle India team. This is a full-time, 6-month contract position that is remote-based out of India, offering possibility of extension. You will play a pivotal role in designing intuitive, high-impact user experiences across our Research Engine, including our new UX research tools and mobile features.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Research

• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Define interaction and navigation models to ensure usability and consistency.
  
  

Testing & Iteration

• Conduct usability testing and analyze feedback.
• Iterate designs based on user insights and product goals.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with UX designers, product managers, and developers to deliver integrated solutions.
  
  

Accessibility & Innovation

• Apply inclusive design principles (WCAG).
• Stay updated on the latest UX tools, techniques, and trends.
  
  

Who you'll work with?

• UX Designers
• Product Managers & Product Owners
• Engineering Leaders & Engineers
  
  

Core Skills, Competencies & Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and creativity grounded in user-centered design.
• Proficient in Figma, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Excellent visual communication and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable with accessibility and front-end basics.
  
  

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years of UX design experience with a strong portfolio of user-centered work.
• Proficiency in Figma (design systems & prototyping).
• Familiarity with user research methods and usability testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and basic front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent experience preferred).
  
  

Contract Details:

• Type: Independent contractor role
• Duration: 6-month contract with the possibility of extension
• Location: Remote, based in India
• Compensation: Competitive, paid monthly in INR; gross of applicable taxes
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in India
• Disclaimer: This is a contractual engagement and not an offer of employment. Contractors are responsible for complying with applicable Indian tax laws, including handling their own income tax filings and GST registration if required. No employment-related benefits (such as health insurance or paid time off) will be provided.
  
  

About Fuel Cycle:

Fuel Cycle accelerates decision intelligence for legendary brands by enabling organizations to capture, analyze, and act on insights required to launch new products, acquire customers, and sustain growth. By leveraging Fuel Cycle’s Research Engine, a SaaS software platform, brands forge connections with their key audiences and harness actionable insights that drive confident business decisions. Our technology enables decision-makers to maintain constant connections with their customers, prospects, and users to uncover real-world actionable intelligence and insights. By integrating human insight with critical business data, and through automated quantitative and qualitative research solutions, the Fuel Cycle Research Engine powers product innovation, brand durability and sustainable growth.

At Fuel Cycle, we embrace the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, should have equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement.