Contract to Hire UX Designer needed to start as soon as possible, after an interview process.

More Visual Design oriented, but must know UX process well--mainly wireframes, user/content/task flows.

Has 2+ years of experience doing top-notch product design work, with a supporting portfolio of your work 
Is comfortable with the full spectrum of design responsibilities, from initial UX wireframes, to a polished visual design 
Can work autonomously and deliver excellent work on schedule 
Can present your work and the rationale behind your decisions 
Loves to collaborate, and gives and takes design feedback expertly 
Values and incorporates user research into all phases of the design process, and is passionate about discovering and meeting the needs of the customer 
Aims to be data-driven as much as possible 
Stays on top of UX best-practices 

Desktop application experience a big plus!

Start asap.