Principal UX/UI Designer Freelance Remote job

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We seek an incredibly user-centric UX/UI Lead to own and elevate our product experience end-to-end.

You will:Define & champion the UX strategy—step into users’ shoes, map journeys, and remove friction.Prototype & deliver high-fidelity designs in Figma (wireframes → interactive mockups → developer-ready specs).

Collaborate across teams—translate business and technical requirements into intuitive interfaces.

Motivate user action—apply behavioral insights to guide feature adoption and engagement.Validate with real users—plan and conduct interviews, usability tests, and iterate rapidly.

Key Responsibilities:- UX Leadership: Set design principles and patterns; own customer journey and ensure consistency.- User Research & Testing: Gather qualitative and quantitative insights (analytics, session replays, interviews) to inform design decisions.- Prototyping & Documentation:

Create wireframes, clickable prototypes, style guides, and hand-off documentation in Figma.- Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and data analysts to align on requirements and feasible solutions.- Continuous Improvement:

Monitor user engagement metrics; iterate designs to optimize conversion, retention, and satisfaction.

Must-Have Qualifications- 5+ years in UX/UI design for SaaS products, with a portfolio showcasing end-to-end design ownership- Expert proficiency in Figma (wireframing, prototyping, component libraries)- Strong grasp of UX methodologies (journey mapping, usability testing, A/B testing)- Ability to synthesize data (Google Analytics, Clarity) and user feedback into actionable designs- Excellent communication skills—comfortable presenting rationale to non-design stakeholders- Proven track record of driving measurable improvements in user engagement

Nice-to-Have:- Experience with design systems and scalable component libraries- Familiarity with front-end development constraints (HTML/CSS/JS)- Background in behavioral psychology or persuasion design- Upwork/freelance experience with fast-paced startupsWhat We Offer:- High Impact: Your designs will directly shape core workflows for leading VC, PE, and government clients- Autonomy & Ownership: Lead UX strategy and execution across the product- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside seasoned product leaders, engineers, and data experts- Flexible Engagement: Remote work with a supportive, innovation-driven environment

How to Apply: Send a screenshare showing a product that you’re particularly proud of, and give us a short description of the thinking that went into it. Please use a free screen share tool to create a link and send it to us.

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