Mid-Level UI/UX Designer (Contract)

About Studio Haven

Studio Haven is a digital product design studio specializing in UI/UX design and innovation consulting for mission-driven tech startups, nonprofits, and small businesses. We are actively scaling from a solo practice and seeking essential hires to help us grow in 2026.

Job overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level UI/UX Designer to join us on a contract basis.

The role begins with a specific pilot project: You will partner with the Owner to design the UX/UI for a new website. You will take existing copy and page structures (already defined) and translate them into a polished, responsive visual design ready for development on Semplice (WordPress).

Upon successful collaboration on the website, this role will transition into more UI/UX work for 2026.

Hours and compensation

• Contract Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Hours: Flexible (approx. 10–25 hours/week depending on project phase)
• Hourly Rate: $50–$55
• Work Model: Hybrid (Must be located in NYC for occasional in-person collaboration).
• Start Date: Immediate / January 2026

Key responsibilities

1. Immediate focus: website redesign

• Translate established page structures and Google Doc copy into high-fidelity, responsive web designs.
• Design with development in mind: Create layouts that are visually unique but compatible with the structural logic of Semplice / WordPress (you do not need to code, but must understand Semplice’s limitations).
• Create assets, and prepare clean Figma and export assets for the developer.

2. Ongoing projects

• Translate user needs into functional, elegant interfaces for client web and mobile applications.
• Execute end-to-end design flows: from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups.
• Build interactive prototypes in Figma to communicate interactions to stakeholders.
• Maintain design systems to ensure consistency across user journeys.

Required skills & qualifications

• Portfolio: Must showcase both strong marketing web design (portfolios, agency sites) and functional product design (dashboards, apps).
• Figma Mastery: Non-negotiable (Auto Layout, Components, Prototyping).
• Web Fundamentals: Strong understanding of grid systems, responsive breakpoints, and how design translates to CMS platforms like Squarespace, WordPress/Semplice.
• Experience: 3–5 years professional experience.
• Communication: Ability to articulate design decisions clearly and work collaboratively with the Owner.

Values & culture

• Strong desire to work on mission-driven projects for non-profits and startups.
• Proactive: You take initiative to manage tasks and anticipate needs.
• Adaptable: Comfortable pivoting between branding/web design and deep UX product work.

To apply

Please submit your application: https://form.typeform.com/to/KINvI6Eb

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 25.0 per week

Work Location: Remote