UI/UX Designer (Independent Contractor)

We are a UK-based tech team seeking a dedicated UI/UX Designer to join us as a remote independent contractor. You’ll work closely with developers and product stakeholders to design intuitive, data-centric applications that balance usability, consistency, and clean design. This role requires someone who can operate at both the product discovery level (low-fi wireframes, user journeys) and the pixel-perfect delivery level (final UI in Figma, component libraries, spacing systems).

The Role

What You’ll Do

• Lead UI/UX design in Figma, from wireframes and prototypes to final design assets
• Work with the product team to create low-fidelity wireframes for rapid discovery and iteration
• Translate concepts into clean, logical, scalable UI/UX flows that developers can implement with confidence
• Build and maintain a Figma component library / design system aligned with React best practices
• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are feasible, consistent, and well-structured
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to ensure quality and usability
• Pay attention to micro-interactions, spacing, typography, and accessibility
• Support continuous improvement of product usability and visual consistency

Ideal Profile

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Takes pride in design quality and consistency
• Can challenge assumptions and improve usability without overcomplicating things
• Thrives in collaboration with developers and product stakeholders
• Is proactive, self-disciplined, and committed to delivering work that “just makes sense”

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional UI/UX design experience (SaaS, dashboards, or complex apps preferred)
• Expert in Figma: components, auto-layout, variants, design tokens, prototyping
• Strong portfolio showcasing clean, modern UI/UX for data-heavy applications
• Ability to design component-based systems that map well to React or similar frameworks
• Experience producing both low-fi wireframes and high-fi production-ready designs
• Solid understanding of UX principles, user journeys, and accessibility best practices
• Comfortable collaborating with developers, understanding their workflows and constraints
• Detail-oriented — avoids sloppy design, enforces consistency in spacing, typography, and interactions
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to balance speed in discovery with precision in delivery

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity within company with a solid track record of success
• Great work culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact