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Kristin M.

Brooklyn, New York

$90/hr
4.9
331 jobs

I design and build custom WordPress websites for established businesses, organizations, and agencies that need a professional website without relying on an off-the-shelf template. Using Figma and Elementor Pro, I can manage the complete process from UX/UI design through responsive WordPress development, launch, training, and ongoing support. This creates a more consistent result because the original design vision is carried through every stage of the project. I am a Top Rated Plus Upwork freelancer with a 100% Job Success Score and more than 300 completed projects. With over 15 years of experience running a web design and digital marketing studio, I have worked with clients ranging from growing businesses and nonprofit organizations to internationally recognized brands. My past clients include TIDAL, A/D/O by MINI/BMW Group, BHP, and Evan Williams Bourbon. SERVICES • Custom WordPress and Elementor Pro website design • Website redesigns and modernization • Figma UX/UI website design • Figma-to-Elementor Pro development • Responsive website development • WordPress and Elementor website support • Website performance and conversion improvements • WooCommerce website design • Accessibility and usability improvements • Content migration, training, and ongoing maintenance WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME Custom design Your website will be designed around your brand, audience, content, and business goals. I do not simply add content to a generic template. Design and development together I work across both Figma design and WordPress development, reducing the gaps and inconsistencies that can occur when separate designers and developers handle the project. Experienced guidance I can help you make informed decisions about website structure, user experience, content presentation, responsive behavior, accessibility, performance, and long-term maintainability. Easy ongoing management Your website will be built so that your team can make routine updates without needing a developer for every small change. Training and ongoing support plans are also available. Direct collaboration I lead KRS Creative, a small Brooklyn-based web design studio. We remain intentionally small so that clients receive direct, responsive communication and experienced involvement throughout the project. I am particularly interested in working with businesses, organizations, and marketing agencies that value thoughtful design, reliable WordPress development, clear communication, and long-term website support. Send me a message with an overview of your website project, your preferred timeline, and any existing designs or website links. I will review the details and let you know the best next step.

  • Web Design
  • WordPress Website Design
  • WordPress
  • Website Redesign
  • Elementor
  • Website
  • Figma
  • User Interface Design
  • UX & UI
  • WooCommerce
  • Custom Web Design
  • Logo Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Website Maintenance
  • Web Development
Christian B.

Bronx County, New York

$60/hr
4.9
13 jobs

User experience designer with an aptitude for building clean and useful products. My previous work background as an analyst, combined with my desire to develop thoughtful design systems, cultivates my unique understanding of user and business goals. Proficient in: Figma, Zeroheight, Dovetail, Atlassian Suite, Adobe Suite, ChatGPT, & more. Please see my portfolio (christianbistany.design) for a more detailed view of my design process and work experience.

  • UX Research
  • Web Design
  • UX & UI
  • Responsive Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • Style Guide
  • User Interface Design
  • UX Writing
  • Usability Testing
  • User Flow
  • Figma
  • User Experience
  • Typography
Raina A.

New York, New York

$60/hr
4.9
44 jobs

Hey, I’m Raina. ✌️ I’m a UX/UI & Product Designer with 8+ years of experience crafting intuitive, scalable, and human-centered experiences for websites, mobile apps, and SaaS products. I specialize in translating complex problems into clear, engaging user flows, helping businesses turn insights into high-converting, joy-sparking interfaces. I’ve partnered with startups, scale-ups, and cross-functional teams across the globe—working as a designer, strategist, and creative collaborator. Whether building from scratch or refining an MVP, I bring systems thinking, brand insight, and a dash of curiosity to every project. Tools I live in: Figma · Webflow · Notion · Adobe CC · Lovable · HTML/CSS · AI-augmented design workflows Focus areas: ☄️ UX/UI for SaaS & digital products ☄️ UX research & usability testing ☄️ Brand & visual design systems ☄️ Responsive & accessible design ☄️ End-to-end design for MVPs, onboarding flows, and dashboards 🚀 Whether you're in ideation mode or scaling fast, I’d love to hear your story and explore how we can build something great together. Let's start a conversation!

  • User Experience
  • Product Design
  • Figma
  • Web Design
  • Mobile UI Design
  • UX & UI Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • UX & UI
  • User Interface Design
  • Project Management
  • User Flow
  • Web & Mobile Design Consultation
  • Graphic Design
  • HTML
  • CSS
Aditya C.

New York, New York

$59/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hi, I’m Adi! I am a UX/UI Designer with 5+ years of professional experience committed to delivering exceptional user experiences that drive business results and improve user satisfaction. Validate and continuously improve design solutions through: ✅User research ✅User persona development ✅Journey mapping ✅Prototyping ✅User testing Deliverables offered: ⚡Style guide (fonts, colors, logo/mascot, and visual identity of your brand) ⚡High-fidelity UI design ⚡Design handoff to developers Creative problem solver who can communicate design concepts effectively and work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to bring solutions to life. ✨UX/UI Certificate from Columbia Engineering.

  • Design & Usability Research
  • Figma
  • User Interface Design
  • Web Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Adobe XD
  • Design Mockup
  • UX & UI
  • UX Research
  • Responsive Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Presentation Design
  • UX Wireframe
  • WordPress
  • Squarespace
Sasha K.

Brooklyn, New York

$40/hr
4.4
4 jobs

Content Strategist and UX Writer with 9 years of experience collaborating with product, engineering, research, and legal partners to translate complex technical concepts into intuitive and scalable experiences and frameworks for B2B and B2C products. I’m passionate about understanding user behaviors, needs, and motivations, and applying these insights to shape content strategy, information architecture, and end-to-end user journeys.

  • UX Writing
  • Writing
  • Drawing
  • UX Research
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Acrylic Painting
  • User Experience
  • Public Relations
  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Russian
  • English
Chloe K.

New York, New York

$70/hr
4.8
25 jobs

Hey! I'm a product management professional and freelance UX/UI designer specializing in creating interactive clickable prototypes for clients on Upwork. I hold a BA from Cornell University in Information Science, with concentrations in User Experience Design and Data Science, alongside a minor in Business. I've been on Upwork for 3+ years now and have had the pleasure of working with many clients on 20+ projects. Projects: • Low-fidelity/high-fidelity wireframes • Interactive clickable prototypes • Front-end web design • Data analysis and visualization • User research and testing • Market research • Digital marketing Tools: • Figma • HTML/CSS • Python • SQL Having gained experience in various industries, including digital marketing, fintech, and healthcare, I am adept at designing data-driven solutions and developing product-minded strategies. My passion for product management and design drives me to stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. I am always on the lookout for exciting opportunities to apply my skills and contribute to innovative projects. If you're in search of a dedicated and forward-thinking designer, I would love to explore how we can collaborate. Please don't hesitate to reach out—I am enthusiastic about the possibility of working together :)

  • Design & Usability Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Product Design
  • Product Management
  • Wireframing
  • Product Roadmap
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Email Marketing
  • Data Science
  • Social Media Website
  • User Experience Design
  • Strategy

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