At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning UI designs and build scalable design systems for a major web platform.
- Company: Dynamic London-based company with a hybrid work culture.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, flexible hours, and a half-day on Fridays.
- Other info: Opportunity for potential extension and growth in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced project and make a real impact with your design skills.
- Qualifications: Strong UI design experience and ability to work independently.
Client Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
Starting: 17/07/2026
Minimum Pay (per hour): 400.00
Maximum Pay (per hour): 480.00
Hours: Full-time
Duration: 2 months with potential to extend
4.5 DAY WORK WEEK - HALF DAY ON FRIDAYS
We are seeking a freelance Senior UI / Product Designer to support a major web platform project during a critical design phase. The role will work closely with the project team to help translate UX direction, requirements and strategic thinking into high-fidelity design and component library. We are looking for someone who can quickly become productive, work independently and help accelerate delivery with minimal oversight. This is a hands-on delivery role rather than a design leadership or consultancy position.
What We're Looking For
- Take ownership of design tasks and drive them forward independently
- Produce high-quality UI design at pace
- Build scalable design systems and component libraries in Figma
- Translate requirements and UX direction into intuitive user experiences
- Collaborate effectively with developers and project stakeholders
- Make sound design decisions without requiring extensive direction
- Identify problems, propose solutions and keep momentum moving
Above all, we are looking for someone who gets things done with minimal oversight.
Ideal Profile
- Strong UI and product design background
- Experience building and maintaining design systems
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and helping shape solutions
- Commercially minded and pragmatic
- Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary project team
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience working on complex digital products, platforms or web applications would be beneficial
What We Don't Need
This is not a Digital Design Director, UX Consultant or Design Strategy role. We are not looking for someone who primarily advises, facilitates workshops or creates high-level recommendations. We need a designer who is comfortable being on the tools and delivering work themselves.
Portfolio/chats with candidate
It would be good in conversations to hear about people’s independent thinking and strong execution, not simply polished visual work. Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Ownership of design decisions and the rationale behind them
- Examples of solving complex design or usability challenges
- Evidence of building and scaling design systems
- Examples of working closely with developers to bring designs to life
- Ability to simplify complexity and create clear user experiences
- Situations where they proactively identified issues and proposed solutions
- Tangible impact of their work on product, user or business outcomes
During portfolio discussions, we will place particular emphasis on how candidates think, make decisions and operate independently, rather than simply reviewing finished screens.
Success Measures
- The successful candidate will increase design delivery capacity immediately
- Allow senior team members to focus on strategic and stakeholder activities
- Contribute thoughtful solutions rather than waiting for instruction
- Deliver high-quality design outputs quickly and reliably
Freelance UI Designer (210981) employer: Aquent
As a Freelance UI Designer in London, you will join a dynamic and innovative team that values independent thinking and hands-on execution. With a hybrid work model and a unique 4.5-day work week, the company fosters a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving while providing opportunities for professional growth. This role not only offers competitive pay but also the chance to make a tangible impact on a major web platform project, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
