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Alyssa D.

Queens County, New York

$150/hr
4.8
44 jobs

Struggling to turn your startup vision into a product users actually love? I help early-stage founders go from 0→1 with user-centered design that drives real business impact. ⭐️ TOP 1% OF FREELANCERS ON UPWORK ⭐️ ️ What I Deliver: - 0-to-1 product design for startups (30+ launched) - Complex dashboard design (internal + customer-facing) - Data visualization that makes analytics actionable - High-fidelity prototypes ready for dev handoff - Design systems that scale with your product Trusted by Fortune 500: Johnson & Johnson • FedEx • Booking,com • Procter & Gamble • WebMD Startup Partners: EdVisorly • Qwoted • VELA • ProductWind • weSponsored • and 20+ more → Ready to turn your idea into a product users love? Send me a message to discuss your project.

  • User Experience Strategy
  • User Experience
  • Mobile App Design
  • Figma
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Mockup
  • WordPress
  • High Fidelity Design
  • User Experience Design
  • Wireframing
  • User Interface Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Web & Mobile Design Consultation
Yamlaksira Geremew K.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$15/hr
5.0
17 jobs

I'm a UX/UI and Product Designer specializing in wireframing, prototyping, and design systems for SaaS, fintech, and AI-driven products. I help startups and enterprise teams turn early ideas into polished, usable interfaces — from first user flow to final developer handoff. Design & Research User research, usability testing, and user flow mapping Wireframing and interactive prototyping (Figma) Information architecture Design systems & component libraries Responsive web design and mobile app design Accessibility (WCAG) best practices Delivery Developer handoff with Figma-based design files and specs React, Webflow, and Framer-ready specifications Design QA and implementation support If you're building a SaaS platform, fintech product, AI application, dashboard, mobile app, or e-commerce site — or validating an MVP as a startup — I'd love to help transform your ideas into intuitive experiences that users enjoy and businesses benefit from. Let's build a product your users will love — and your business can grow with.

  • User Experience Strategy
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Prototype Design
  • Figma
  • User Experience Design
  • Web Design
  • Wireframing
  • Website Prototyping
  • Prototype
  • User Interface Design
  • User Flow
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Graphic Design
  • SaaS
  • UX & UI Design
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Canva
  • Facebook Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Visual Design
Andrew L.

Warsaw, Poland

$75/hr
4.9
84 jobs

📈 Improved call-to-action click rate by streamlining messaging 📈 Increased sign-ups by unifying visuals and offer language 📈 Raised subscription rate by simplifying the interface ...and more ✔️ Advised 𝗟'𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 on Digital Media Campaigns ($200k-1M/year) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Very knowledgable with his CRO analysis and feedback." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "He was fast to respond and made some significant recommendations to our UX which were very valuable." 📌 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻? • Strategic Plan In what order should we explain your offering, what is important to show, what we need to delete. • Short-Form Copy It's part of the design, every word matters. • Images They need to be connected in an obvious way to your business niche, brand, and offer. • Icons Either they are painfully obvious or we're crowding the visual space. • Colors, Fonts, Shapes & Consistency We can't overwhelm customers with too much diversity. • Implementation Notes for developers to facilitate exact design execution. I have 200h of experience developing my own portfolio in a web design tool (Divi, low/no-code) - on WordPress. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Very strong knowledge of UX/UI." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Easy to work with." 🛠 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: - Figma - Hotjar / Microsoft Clarity / Google Analytics 🧰 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: - Icon and Image databases - Google Color Palette Tool - Google Type Scale Generator - Contrast Checker - Google Material Design Guidelines ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Very reliable, responsive and knowledgable." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great communication and timely deliveries." 💲 Estimated Design project costs (including short-form copy enhancement) 1-Page Design - $1,900 3-Page Design - $3,700 5-Page Design - $5,500 30-minute live consultation - $37 - I share my view which elements of the website/product need changing WITHOUT stating solutions (as solutions take far more time to come up with, especially in regard to a particular business/niche/brand). 💲 Website Audits costs 1-Page Audit - $1,200 3-Page Audit - $2,300 5-Page Audit - $3,500 📝 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲 ✔️ Advised 𝗟'𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 on Digital Strategy/Media Campaigns Analyzed results and influence of $200k-1M/year budgets spent in advertising campaigns. ✔️ 4 years Full-Time as a Digital Communications Planner Corporate Media House - Publicis Groupe: Zenith/Starcom. ✔️ 4 years Consulting in UX Design Projects in industries: automotive, law, e-learning, agriculture, aviation, travel, animal care, food & beverage, commercial cleaning, health & wellness, banking, art, renewable energy, and e-commerce. 🥉3rd place in a 👨‍🚀NASA contest for 7 chosen participants to redesign parts of a Drone Interface ⏰ 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 Every hour new Customers visit your Digital Point of Contact. And some of them leave prematurely, frustrated because: - it was too hard to find what they wanted - communication was not clear - information they needed was not provided Can you afford to keep losing them? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Andrew exceeded our expectations." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keywords - Design Thinking, Lean UX - UX Strategy, Digital Strategy, Minimalistic Design, Accessibility, WCAG, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Lead Generation, CRO Audit, UX Audit, Usability Audit - UX Research, Empathy Maps, User Flows, User Journey, Competitive Analysis, Usability Testing, Affinity Mapping, Low-Fidelity Prototypes, High-Fidelity Prototypes, Mockup, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, UX/UI, Mobile Design, Mobile App Design, Web App Design, Website Design, Web Design, Landing Page Design, Homepage Design, Conversion Optimization, Journey Mapping, Website Sales, E-commerce, Ecomm, Product Page, Auto Layout, Wireframing, Website Wireframing, User Interface Design, Responsive Design, UX, UI, Usability Study, Advertising, Digital Media, SaaS, Conversion Funnel, UI UX Designer, UI UX Designer Figma, UI Designer, UX Designer, UX Design, UX UI Designer, SaaS UX UI Designer, UX UI Figma, SaaS UX UI, UX UI Web Design, Mobile UI Designer, Mobile UI UX Designer, UX Designer Mobile, SaaS UI Designer, UI UX Designer Web Designer, UI UX Desinger SaaS, Design, Web Designer, UI UX, UI UX Designer, UI UX Designer Figma, UI UX Designer, UX UI Designer Figma

  • User Experience Strategy
  • UX & UI
  • User Experience
  • App Usability Analysis
  • Mobile App Design
  • Figma
  • User Experience Design
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Prototyping
  • Usability Testing
  • UX Research
  • User Flow
  • Wireframing
  • Web Design
  • Website Audit
Madalin C.

Failsworth, United Kingdom

$75/hr
4.8
64 jobs

I’m a Growth Consultant and UX & CRO Strategist working with eCommerce, B2B, and SaaS teams to improve conversions, reduce friction across key customer journeys, and drive measurable revenue outcomes. I bring over 10 years of experience across UX, conversion optimization, digital strategy, and product design, and I’ve collaborated with organizations such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, PUMA, Sainsbury’s, and Manchester Airport Group, as well as a wide range of growth-stage SaaS platforms and eCommerce brands. My work focuses on translating research, behavioural insight, and funnel diagnostics into practical improvements that strengthen performance and commercial outcomes. I operate at the intersection of UX, CRO, and growth strategy - combining evidence-driven design with experimentation, analytics, and revenue-focused thinking. In recent years, I’ve partnered closely with eCommerce founders, B2B teams, and SaaS companies to improve funnel performance, increase clarity and trust in key journeys, and better align product experience with growth and retention goals. My background in front-end development allows me to collaborate seamlessly with engineering and product teams, ensuring recommendations are technically feasible, scalable, and ready for implementation. My work typically includes end-to-end UX & CRO audits, funnel and journey diagnostics, and strategic growth roadmaps - mapping customer flows, identifying friction points, and uncovering high-leverage opportunities for improvement. Whether I’m supporting a checkout optimisation initiative, refining a high-traffic experience, or helping a team establish stronger UX and CRO foundations, I bring structure, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

  • User Experience Strategy
  • Usability Testing
  • UX Research
  • User Flow
  • User Experience Design
  • Mobile App Design
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • User Interface Design
  • User-Centered Design
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Review Website
  • App Usability Analysis
  • Ecommerce SEO Audit
  • Website Audit
Silky W.

Pune, India

$39/hr
4.8
86 jobs

✓Top Rated Plus ✓ DataVinci CRO ✓ 30% higher conversions in 100 days Gurantee ✓ Free audit ✓ $50M Incremental Revenue Note: I only take 2 new CRO clients per month – to keep delivery quality and speed high. Also: You can go to my site and check my rates directly with the quiz. Guarantee: I guarantee a 30% lift in conversion rates within 100 days – or I'll work for free until you reach this. No games. No fine print. If this sounds like you, keep reading: ✅ You’re driving paid traffic (Google, Meta, TikTok) but ROAS is stuck or falling ✅ You’ve tried redesigns based on “opinions” – nothing moved the needle ✅ You feel like your site leaks money on every page – product pages, checkout, forms ✅ You’ve hired freelancers who promise data but deliver generic checklists ✅ You’re a small business owner (US, UK, CA, AU) doing $1M–$5M+ annually, and you want to scale profitably without doubling ad spend If that’s you – I’m your unfair advantage. What I do differently (and why competitors can’t copy this) Most CRO “experts” guess. They change button colors, rewrite headlines, run random A/B tests – and call it optimization. I am DataVinci. I use a systematic CRO process backed by: →Your analytics – where users actually drop off (not where you think they drop off) →Competition analysis – what your top 3 converting competitors do that you don’t →Voice of customer – heatmaps, session recordings, surveys, live user feedback →A/B testing – design, dev, and statistical validation, not wishful thinking Then – AND ONLY THEN – we redesign or optimize the leaky pages. No fluff. No long reports you’ll never implement. Just execution-ready changes that lift conversions. The results I’ve already delivered (not promises) 🏆 Top Rated Plus on Upwork (top 1% of talent) 🏆 4.9 rating on Clutch – verified testimonials 🏆 Featured on Upwork for systematic CRO & redesign 🏆 80% of clients become long-term partners – because I don’t disappear after one project Real client quote: “Silky’s team rebuilt our checkout flow. Within 60 days, the conversion rate went from 1.9% to 3.1%. ROAS doubled without increasing ad budget.” — Founder, DTC beauty brand (US, $3M annual) My “Done‑For‑You” CRO & Redesign Process : Phase 1 – Audit & Data (Free) →I audit your site – no charge. You get a 5‑page leak report (where, why, how much revenue you’re losing). →Baseline performance + 90‑day revenue roadmap. Phase 2 – Systematic Redesign (Not opinion‑based) : →UX/UI changes based on data, not trends →Copy & offer structuring that matches customer psychology →Mobile‑first – because 70% of your paid traffic is mobile Phase 3 – Development & Launch →Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, or custom (Liquid, PHP, React, headless) →I build it – you don’t touch code Phase 4 – A/B Testing & Iteration →Every change is tested against the original →Winning variants stay – losers are killed fast →You get weekly transparency dashboards, not guesswork What’s included (that others charge extra for) ✅ Free CRO audit – worth $1,500 ✅ No advance payment – you pay after milestone delivery ✅ Full NDA – your data and IP are safe ✅ Real‑time price quote – no hidden fees Here's the thing : Ad costs are rising. You can’t just “spend more.”! The only way to scale profitably is to convert more of the traffic you already have. But most agencies give you a 50‑page PDF audit you’ll never read. Or they run random tests that waste weeks. I give you execution. →Within 10 days, your first test is live. →Within 30 days, you see positive ROI. →Within 100 days, 30% higher conversion rates – guaranteed. Who I work with : Small business owners & DTC brands (US, UK, CA, AU, Europe) Industries: E‑commerce, SaaS, lead generation, service brands Revenue: $1M – $10M+ annually Current conversion rate under 3% – or you feel it’s underperforming Ready to stop leaking revenue? Message me with: →Your website URL →Your current conversion rate (if known) →One sentence on what you think is broken I’ll reply within 12 hours with your free audit – no obligation. Or if you want faster clarity: Book a 15‑min consultation. Most clients walk away with 2‑3 immediate fixes. Silky Top Rated Plus • DataVinci CRO Systematic. Data‑backed. Guaranteed. #CRO #ConversionRateOptimization #CROExpert #WebsiteRedesign #LandingPageOptimization #UXOptimization #FunnelOptimization #ABTesting #TopRatedPlus #ShopifyCRO #DTCGrowth #EcommerceOptimization #LowROAS #BoostConversions #ScaleProfitably #HigherROAS #RevenueGrowth #SmallBusinessOwner #DTCBrands #EcommerceFounder #DataDrivenDesign #SystematicCRO #DataVinci #SilkyCRO #ClutchRating #VerifiedResults #CaseStudyDriven #StopBurningAdSpend #ConvertMoreTraffic

  • User Experience Strategy
  • User Experience
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Web Analytics
  • A/B Testing
  • Figma
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Performance Marketing
  • Creative Strategy
  • Pay Per Click Advertising
  • Growth Analytics
  • Visual Website Optimizer
  • User Experience Design
  • Copywriting
  • UX Copy
  • Website Copywriting
  • Sales Funnel Copywriting
  • Funnel Testing
Noor U.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.9
113 jobs

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐗, 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐈 ✨ ▪️Top-Rated Designer ▪️6+ Years of Experience ▪️User-centered Designs ▪️Quick Turnarounds & Flexible Hours ▪️Google Certified UX/UI Designer ▪️Website and Mobile App Designer ▪️Figma & Prototyping Skilled Designer ▪️Extensive experience in UX/HCI Research As an experienced UX/UI designer and researcher, I enjoy exploring users’ pain points and addressing them. I excel at crafting useful, user-friendly, visually appealing yet minimal mobile apps and website UIs. My portfolio spans web and mobile app design, dashboard interfaces, landing pages, and web applications, including SaaS and B2B products. With broad industry experience, I focus on human-centered and universal design principles to deliver top-tier user experiences tailored to each client’s unique vision. 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬/𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬: AI healthcare, AI Marketing, Booking systems, e-commerce, Educational, Real estate, Social and Lifestyle, B2B, SAAS, Fintech, Crypto, Startups, Travel and Hotels, AI solutions 𝐌𝐲 𝐔𝐈 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐭: ◦ Mobile app - UI designing ◦ Websites - UI Designing ◦ Color, Contrast, Typography, Visuals ◦ Clickable Prototyping ◦ Responsiveness designing ◦ Dashboard designing ◦ Animation ◦ Autolayout ◦ Component designing 𝐌𝐲 𝐔𝐗 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐭: ◦ UX Research ◦ User Need Analysis ◦ Ideation ◦ Sitemap ◦ Navigation ◦ User journey ◦ User persona ◦ User Flow ◦ Human-centered designing ◦ HCI principles ◦ UX design principles ◦ Accessibility designing ◦ Universal designing ◦ Design Consistency Check ◦ CTA Designing ◦ Wireframing ◦ UI development ◦ Heuristic Evaluation ◦ User Testing ◦ Usability Testing ◦ Design Reviews Reports/Live Call ◦ Redesigning of UI with better UX 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐰𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬: ◦ Figma (Expert) ◦ Adobe XD ◦ Balasmiq ◦ Axure ◦ Justinmind ◦ Marvel ◦ Webflow ◦ Penpot 𝐌𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: I alter my work strategies according to the nature of the work and the client's requirements: 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐈𝐬: User Need Analysis → Requirements → Ideation (Competitive research, user research) → Design System → Wireframing → Visuals and Assets → UI Designing → Client Feedback ↔ Changes (if required) → Delivery. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞-𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐈𝐬: User Need Analysis → Ideation (Competitive research, user research) → Design System Check (Color, font, visuals) → Functionality Check → Wireframe/UI Design Review → Redesigning Wireframing /UI → Client Feedback/User Testing ↔ Changes (if required) → Delivery. 𝐔𝐗 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Briefing → Research (Competitive research, user research) → Conducting interviews and test sessions (where required) → Evaluating the UX → Reporting Feedback/Suggestions. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐞? 🙋🏻 ⚡︎ Figma Expert ⚡︎ Specialized in User Experience Design ⚡︎ More than 6+ Years of Experience ⚡︎ Up-to-date with UX/UI trends ⚡︎ Detailed UX Review via Zoom/Google Meet ⚡︎ Expert in Agile Environment ⚡︎ Micro-manage the design changes with your team ⚡︎ Experience with a variety of tools ⚡︎ Software engineering background helps me understand the technical and UX issues effectively 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! 🚀📈 I'm committed to delivering high-quality designs that drive client success. Eager for new collaboration opportunities! With a passion for excellence and a focus on results, I'm here to bring your ideas to life. Click '𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐞' now, and let's create something exceptional together! 🔑𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: UI/UX, UX, UI, User Interface Design, UI Design, UX Design, mobile app designer, Landing Page Design, Web & Mobile Design, Responsive Design, User Experience Design, Website, responsive web design, FinTech, eCommerce web design, SaaS product, user flow, eCommerce app design, Principle GUI design, iOS app design, Platforms, SaaS platform, Animations creation, web designer, sleek design, crypto, UX/UI specialist, design strategist, digital designer, product strategist, user interface expert, UX architect, UI analyst, AI Medical app designs, marketplace designs, mobile design specialist, usability expert, interaction design specialist, user-centric designer, design consultant, visual design expert, app user interface, Figma, Figma expert, UX UI designer, Figma designer, website designer, landing page designer, landing page design, app designs, mobile screen designs, Mockup design, style guide, dashboard designs, dashboard designer, Mobile UI, Mobile designer, website redesign, Visual Design, Visual Designer, Branding, icon design, mobile UX/UI designer, Design Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, User-Centered Design, Mobile App Design, SaaS, mobile app redesign, Usability Testing, App Interface Design, Seamless Experience, Design Optimization, Interaction Prototyping, UX/UI Strategy, MVP, AI App Designs, AI Designer

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  • Web Design
  • Figma
  • Mobile UI Design
  • UX & UI Design
  • UX Research
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • SaaS
  • User Flow
  • User Interface Design
  • Landing Page Design
  • UX Wireframe
  • Mobile App Redesign

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How to Hire Top UX Strategists

USER EXPERIENCE STRATEGISTS

What is UX strategy? 

User experience (UX) strategy is the practice of aligning UX design principles with business objectives.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in UX strategy professionals:

  • UX strategy, writing, and design
  • UX tools (e.g., Sketch, Balsamiq, InVision)
  • Business strategy
  • Digital marketing

Why do you want to hire UX strategists?

The trick to finding top UX strategists is to identify your needs. Is your goal to find someone to map the customer journey through your online store? Will they also need to create an interactive prototype for user testing? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

HOW TO HIRE USER EXPERIENCE STRATEGISTS

It’s one thing to deliver a smooth UX. It’s even better if that UX also encourages users to perform a certain action such as submitting their email or making a purchase.

So how do you hire UX strategists? What follows are some tips for finding top UX strategists on Upwork.

How to shortlist UX strategy professionals

As you’re browsing available UX strategy consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Portfolio. You want a UX strategist with a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to design a UX that converts.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., creating UX copy that encourages readers to follow through on a transaction).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular UX strategist.

How to write an effective UX strategy job post

With a clear picture of your ideal UX strategy in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective UX strategy job post should include:

  • Scope of work: from customer journeys to high-fidelity prototypes, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or UX tools, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to craft a streamlined UX that will boost conversions? Log in and post your UX strategy job on Upwork today.

FAQS FOR HIRING USER EXPERIENCE STRATEGISTS

How much does it cost to hire a UX strategist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced UX strategist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their UX strategy services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How long should you contract a UX strategist to complete your project?

As difficult as it is to estimate how long you will need a UX strategist, budgeting time is very important to keeping your project on track.

Be prepared to budget more time for more-demanding UX strategy projects. For example, tightening a customer journey around business objectives for an ecommerce store will take less time than expanding that strategy to include development of a mobile app.

What are the steps involved to hire UX strategists?

Here’s how to hire UX strategy consultants in four simple steps:

  1. Identify your project needs, whether it’s UX research reports or polished customer journeys.
  2. Define the scope of work and write a detailed job post. Be specific about deliverables (e.g., UX strategy for porting a web app to mobile).
  3. Review proposals and shortlist potential UX strategists for unique skills needed to bring your project to life (e.g., creating interactive prototypes with Proto.io).
  4. Interview UX strategy talent to gauge whether they’re the right fit for your project.