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Tetiana F.
$30/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Adaptive Web Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Social Media Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Web Design
  • Website Redesign
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Figma
  • WordPress
  • Graphic Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Landing Page
  • Elementor

Hi, there! I'm a Web Designer with wide experience in graphic design, UI / UX and media/print design. I help you connect with your ideal audience with modern, simple, and concise design and trendy ideas. For you I offer: - Optimal terms of performance of works; - Strict adherence to the terms of reference for the project; - Adaptation for mobile devices and tablets; - An individual approach to every client. For my part, I guarantee compliance with deadlines, individual approach, politeness, and pleasant cooperation. As a result, you will receive models that will be fully prepared for the work of the layout designer. Feel free to ask...

Ernest R.
$65/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design
  • UX & UI
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Mobile UI Design
  • iPhone UI Design
  • UI Graphics
  • sketch app
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • InVision
  • Balsamiq

My name is Ernest Ruiz, I am a UI/UX Senior Designer with over 10 years of experience. I’ve had the fortune of partnering with important organizations in the past years like Qatar Airways, QNB, New Balance and AC Milan. During my years of experience, I have developed a Web/User Interface design approach to layout centered in “user-personas”, interactive wireframe and app prototype. I start with wire-framing and prototyping of the App to understand how consumers flow between content and actions. I understand a high-quality App must have three essential things —perfect design, great function and the experience of the ultimate users....

Emily E.
$70/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • User Interface Design
  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Infographic
  • Brochure Design

Whether you need help designing a completely new concept or you're just looking for a bit of creative facelift, I’ll work with you until we arrive at something you love. I’m experienced with branding, logo design, landing pages, email marketing, UX and UI Design, Facebook and social media ads, presentations, infographics, data visualization, illustration, and web design. My personal website is emilyeder.com I enjoy working with startups and small business, and love teaming up with anyone who approaches their work with lots of love and an open, collaborative attitude. I enjoy explaining the design process and welcome questions and...

Shalina C.
$80/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Web Design
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Marketing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Shopify
  • WordPress
  • Klaviyo
  • Brand Strategy
  • Webflow
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Web Design

My name is Shalina, and I'm an experienced web and graphic designer based in Brooklyn, NYC and split my time between Brooklyn and Park City, Utah. I run my own freelance design business and am dedicated to providing exceptional modern designs for brands of all sizes. My past experience as a designer and e-commerce manager means I have extensive experience developing to help you sell and connect with your audience, with a keen eye for polished and modern designs. I'm open to feedback, changes, and working with clients in the most efficient and timely manner. I'm well versed in many creative platforms (Adobe Creative Suite) and digital and...

Doreen R.
$80/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Illustration
  • Presentation Design
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch
  • Mockup
  • Journey Mapping
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Figma
  • User Interface Design
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Graphic Design
  • User Flow
  • UX & UI

As a creative with a background in neuroscience and mathematics, I offer all sorts of graphic design work; illustrations & infographics, UI/UX design for both desktop and mobile applications, layouts, presentations, and general branding, for which I specialise in projects that require making any type of complex data visually approachable. I have been working with a variety of different companies, agencies and start ups for more than 10 years, and am currently based in London and Berlin. Please head over here for a selection of work: doreen-r.myportfolio.com (still WIP) A larger selection of older work can be found here:...

Joanna G.
$70/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Embroidery
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Fashion Design
  • Textile Design
  • Design Pattern

Hi, i'm Joanna and I work as a freelance textile print designer based in Yorkshire, UK. After graduating from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in 2010, I went straight into a job designing the textiles for the launch of the Tom Ford Womenswear brand. Since then I have worked as an in-house and freelance print designer at a number of London's biggest brands, including Mulberry, Roksanda and Alexander McQueen. http:/laylaandgreen.com My work has been used for fashion and interiors by high-end and high-street brands around the world including the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and Japan. Using a combination of hand drawn and...

Tanel Kaarel S.
$90/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Dashboard
  • User Interface Design
  • Figma
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Webflow
  • Website
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Product Design
  • Logo Design
  • Framer
  • Web Design
  • UX & UI
  • Mobile App Design
  • Prototyping

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Designing digital products and brands from 0 → 1 Creating websites that look good and have great conversion rates. More than a decade of experience in branding, product design, and UI/UX design. Experienced with a diverse range of clients, from established companies to early-stage startups. What you will get: ✅ Quality modern intuitive design ✅ Clear and speedy communication ✅ Your business needs will be met ✅ Cost effective solutions My expertise include: ♠️ Web design (from simple landing pages to complex web applications) ♠️ UI/UX design ♠️ Dashboard designs ♠️ SAAS design ♠️ UI kits and digital styleguides ♠️ Mobile app...

Clive B.
$80/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Identity
  • Web Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Banner Ads
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Squarespace
  • Video Editing
  • GIF

Looking for an all-things-branding graphic designer? I am capable of bringing your brand full-circle with my verse skills ranging from photography, videography and a specialty of graphic design. With over 5 years of professional expertise, my style ranges from playful to elegantly sleek guaranteeing to strengthen your brand value.

Jacqueline D.
$35/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Post
  • Social Media Design
  • Invitation Design
  • Marketing Collaterals
  • Logo Design
  • Data Entry
  • Email Handling
  • Book Cover
  • WorkBook
  • Book
  • Publication Design

I am a stay-at-home mom with a background in Graphic Design and Administrative Management. Before I started my job as a freelancer, I worked for a print company that caters to weddings and birthdays. My main job is to create layouts for invitations and other print materials that the client will need in their event. After my stint in that company, I have decided to become a freelancer and offer my skills here in Upwork. Since I have started as a freelancer, the jobs that I worked on vary from simple business cards to complex workbooks and planners. The layouts that I do covers a wide range - from minimalist designs to vibrant and colorful...

Viktoriia B.
$25/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Web Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Mobile App Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Landing Page
  • Figma
  • User Flow
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Wireframing
  • Mobile App
  • User Experience Strategy
  • Responsive Design
  • Mockup

I'm UI/UX Designer with a great passion to my work. The main goal is to create modern, attractive and user-friendly interfaces and find creative and simple solutions for your business. You can refer to me for landing pages, websites, mobile apps, e-commerce. I completely immerse myself in the project to achieve the best results and make you feel satisfied that you would like to come back. ✔ I care to build a competitive product ✔ I guarantee delivering your project on time meeting all your requirements ✔ I'm opened to communicate and discuss the status of the project on each stage ✔ I'll create for you a project of great visual style...

Ruxanda V.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Infographic
  • Presentation Design
  • Magazine Layout
  • Logo Design
  • Flyer Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Sales Collateral
  • Corporate Style
  • Branding
  • Editorial Design
  • Illustration
  • Web Design
  • Figma
  • Adobe Illustrator

Graphic designer with a sense of respect for briefs and deadlines. Background in marketing and communications. Art lover.

Anastasija J.
$45/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Mobile App Design
  • Adobe XD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Web Design
  • Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Sketch
  • Logo Design
  • User Interface Design
  • iOS
  • UX & UI
  • Android
  • Icons
  • Business with 1-9 Employees

I am a UI/UX designer and artist. I love to create interfaces that are both beautiful and efficient. My working areas are User Interface design, User Experience design, Responsive Web Design, iOS app design, Android app design, Web design, rapid prototyping and creating wireframe etc. I work with the following, but not only programs: Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Zeplin, Trello, Jira etc.

Milan Č.
$25/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • User Interface Design
  • Photo Editing
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign

Hi I am a Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience. Over the years I learned a lot about graphic design, and that gave me a solid foundation to develop excellent design skills. I spent over five years working for one of the biggest retail companies in my country as a leading Designer. During that period, I gain tremendous experience in print design (posters, flyers, brochures, catalogs, leaflets, corporate design, postcards, banners, etc) and product retouching. After retail, I worked for one creative agency, which allowed me to learn new things in that environment. I learned the value of upfront and timely communication with...

Anjana S.
$25/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Social Media Content
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Vector Graphic
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Procreate
  • Sketching
  • Infographic
  • Digital Illustration

"Art is the power that drives my passion for design." Highly creative graphic designer with experience in conceiving design and branding for social media and other digital assets for clients. Have experience working with brands to create social media layouts; design logos, website banners, and icons. Expertise in digital illustrations, social media content creation, and mood board creation. Awesome interpersonal and communication skills. Loves a challenge thrown her way and is passionate to acquire new skills every day.

Matt F.
$85/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Concept Design
  • Graphic Design
  • SketchUp
  • Environmental Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Architectural Rendering
  • 3D Rendering
  • Branding
  • Software Architecture & Design

All In Media LLC is a full-time freelance "Visual Translation" firm. What this means is, I can take otherwise complex or difficult to understand 2D drawings and create something everyone can visualize. This is important when creating a project to show investors, contractors, or potential buyers. I have worked with builders, interior designers, amusement parks, fairs, architects, surveyors, engineers, homeowners, and real estate agents on a wide variety of projects with great success. With over 20 years in the design industry and 22 years of construction experience, AIM brings unique perspectives and high-quality work to all of our...

Nik A.
$28/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Wireframing
  • Website Prototyping
  • Website Wireframing
  • Graphic Design
  • User Research
  • UX Design
  • Web Design
  • Mobile App Design
  • Mobile App

Hi there! What can I bring on a table is the following: - Design idea - Conduct user research - Redesign of apps and websites - From scratch design for apps, websites (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) - Wireframing - creation app/website structure (Figma, InVision) - Mockuping - the creation of future app/website design - Prototyping - UI design animation (Principle) - Graphics (Ai, Ps, tablet) Core skills set a full cycle design of Web, iOS, Android app solutions. Prefer to work on hourly projects where trust is the key to project success!

Melpomeni S.
$35/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Photo Editing
  • Social Media Design
  • UI Graphics
  • Utility Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Web Design
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Landing Page
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Presentation Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines

🏆 10+ successful years as an established designer. 🏆 500+ concluded projects, both B2C and B2B. 🏆 Top-Rated Plus. Hi! I'm Melpomeni (you can call me Nelly), and I am a graphic designer with 10 + years of experience. I am a full time freelance graphic designer with over 10+ years of professional experience creating effective designs for companies of all sizes. I graduated from the Fine Arts Department and continued my studies in Graphic Design. During my studies, I developed my skills in creating visual representations of conceptual ideas. I have worked in advertising agencies for many years and developed my skills on a variety of...

Anna S.
$90/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Development
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Web Design
  • Email Design
  • Print Design
  • Infographic
  • Brochure Design
  • Label & Package Design
  • Presentations

I'm an independent graphic designer with over 20 years of experience. I work with clients from small to large organizations, from the US and around the world. Currently I live in the Orlando area. I typically work alone, but I also have a network of talented people who I can partner when projects require it. I design for print and digital media. I have strong design, typographical and communication skills and I can take any project from idea to completion. I'm fluent in English, Spanish and French.

Chiara C.
$42/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • User Flow
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • UX & UI
  • Character Design
  • Adobe XD
  • Mobile UI Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Interactive Design
  • Wireframing
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Interaction Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping

I’m a UI-UX designer, graphic designer, and digital artist with 12+ years of experience. Product design, prototyping, wire-framing, designing UI-UX for web, mobile, games, and illustrations are my specializations and my passions. I have strong experience in: - UI/UX design web and mobile - Product design - Interactive prototyping - Graphic design for web and mobile interfaces - Illustrations - Icons sets - Characters and Mascots design - Kid’s illustrations - Mockups and wireframes - Responsive Web design - Landing page design - Banner Ad Design - Micro animations I am proficient with the Adobe creative suite, especially with Photoshop,...

Johnathon K.
$75/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Responsive Design
  • WordPress Theme
  • Digital Marketing
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Web Hosting
  • Shopify Theme
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • Web Development
  • WordPress Development
  • Internet Marketing
  • SEO Writing

I am a diligent Web Designer with an extensive portfolio in WordPress, Shopify, SEO, Logo Design, and more. Whether it's small adjustments, or a complete revamp of your website, your marketing dream can become a reality. I take pride in each project — illustrated by my prompt communication, creative solutions, and strong work ethic. Your success is my success. Each project is highly customized to your needs and can include any of the following services. Web Design on High Converting Platforms: - WordPress - Shopify - Squarespace Additional Digital Marketing Services: - SEO (Search Engine Optimization) - Customized Logo Design - Google...

Tetiana B.
$25/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Cartoon Art
  • Sketching
  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Line Drawing
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Icon Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Black & White Style

Need nice icons for your project? I am ready to help you! Creating eye-catching icon design, illustration and vector arts are my passion. I am an illustrator, icon designer and an expert in Adobe Illustrator. I can create unique icons for your website, platform, book, magazine, app, presentation and anything what you only can image. Other my passions include Illustration and digital drawing. I have solid background and experience with such skills: ⭐️ Icon Design; ⭐️ Adobe Illustrator CC; ⭐️ Adobe Photoshop CC; ⭐️ Sketching and hand drawings; ⭐️ Illustration; ⭐️ 2D game graphics; ⭐️ Characters design; ⭐️ Concept arts; ⭐️ Digital...

Tato B.
$60/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Prototyping
  • Information Architecture
  • Testing
  • Interaction Design
  • Wireframing
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • User Research
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Figma
  • Mobile App Design

💯100% JOB Succsess 🔥TOP RATED PLUS I have 5+ years of experience in UI/UX Design. My design process is to Define Problem ➡️ Research ➡️Prototype ➡️ Test ➡️Iterate I am pixel paranoid, so everything should be pixel-perfect. I love to invent simple and elegant solutions to complex challenges. My main focus is on mobile apps, but I am passionate about expanding features to create true multi-device experiences. Areas of expertise: 🔶 UI/UX Design 🔶 Mobile Application Design 🔶 Responsive SaaS Web 🔶 Front-end web development Tools & Technologies: ✔️ Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD ✔️ Marvel, Zeplin ✔️ HTML5/CSS3 ✔️ Bootstrap, SASS ✔️...

Manuel S.
$45/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Branding
  • Website Asset
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Illustration
  • Vector Graphic
  • 2D Illustration
  • Social Media Imagery
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Icon Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design
  • Custom Graphics

Hey there! I'm a graphic designer with over a decade of experience, and I'm here to help bring your ideas to life. From high-quality websites to eye-catching illustrations, I create designs that capture your brand's essence and communicate your message effectively. I'm passionate about what I do and love working closely with my clients to understand their vision and deliver exceptional results that exceed their expectations. Check out my portfolio to see examples of my work. You'll see a range of projects that showcase my skills and expertise. Let's work together to create something amazing!

Gina S.
$60/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • 2D Design
  • Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital Photography
  • Photo Editing
  • HTML
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Experience Manager
  • Apple iMovie
  • Logo Design
  • Layout Design

I'm a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience in the design world, helping businesses and individuals promote themselves effectively. I have done freelance work for for-profit and non-profit companies, including Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald House Charities-South Louisiana, and Volunteers of America (Baton Rouge chapter), and working at Girl Scouts Louisiana East for the last 13 years. My expertise includes all aspects of design from letterhead, newsletters, and invitations to large-scale graphics, billboards, and website...

Laken R.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Website
  • Logo Design
  • Print Design
  • Presentation Design
  • UX & UI
  • Website Asset
  • Branding
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Sales & Marketing Collateral
  • Packaging Design
  • Modern Style

I'm a graphic designer with 7+ years of experience in digital, print and logo design, layout and various marketing and promotional materials. I've worked with organizations of all sizes and have a passion for clean, eye-catching design and typography. Check out my portfolio at lakenricherdesign.com

Kerry M.
$80/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Logo Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Illustration
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Print Design
  • Calligraphy
  • Typography
  • Poster Design
  • Brand Identity Design

I am a full-time freelance graphic designer with seven years of industry experience specialized in brand development and execution. I also have ample experience in packaging design, illustration, and presentation design, spanning a wide range of industries such as pharmaceutical, health & beauty, law, real estate, and food & beverage. From large scale projects with clients such as Johnson & Johnson, to small business startups, I promise a transparent relationship, excellent communication, a streamlined process, and timely results. Please find my entire portfolio online at kerrymachugh.com.

Emily M.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon User Experience Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Textile Design
  • Surface Design
  • Textile & Fabric

I am a textile designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and Fibers from Savannah College of Art and Design. I have 6 years of experience in the fashion industry, as well as years of experience freelancing in a variety of industries. I specialize in creating repeat patterns and placed graphics for apparel, home goods and stationery. I enjoy illustrating by hand and digitally, and can work in a wide range of styles. I am an expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. I pride myself on being available to my clients, quickly replying to questions and requests, and making sure I fully understand what you need so I can deliver the best possible...

$NaN/hr

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How to Hire Top UX Designers

How to hire UX designers

If the user interface (UI) is all the buttons, icons, and other visual elements that make up an app, the user experience (UX) is simply the sum of one’s experience using that app. If you need help making your app easier to use or are trying to get a user to take a certain action, a UX designer is just the freelancer you need.

So how do you find the right UX designer for your project? Here are four simple tips that can set you up for success.

Which projects are UX designers useful for

  • Lead generation landing pages
  • Website redesigns
  • Mobile apps
  • Email campaigns
  • Case studies
  • eLearning projects

How to shortlist UX designers

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

  • Industry fit. You want a UX designer who understands your industry so they can help design a UX that resonates with your target market.
  • Data-driven personality. UX design is about collecting data from user tests and feeding them back into the design and development teams.
  • 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 designer.

How to interview UX designers

Ready to meet your future UX designer? It’s time to interview your shortlist. Aim to interview at least three UX designers. Typically, at least one of those designers should be from the higher end of the spectrum of experience and billable rates to serve as a basis for evaluating other candidates. Here are some sample UX designer interview questions:

  • “Walk me through your UX design process.” This question gives the UX designer the opportunity to explain how they go about crafting a user journey for your product. Since design approaches can vary widely based on context, what you’re really looking for is the ability to explain the rationale behind their process.
  • “Have you ever had a user test require you to completely change an existing design? How did you handle it?” User testing is an important component of UX design. It’s a good sign if a designer has a proven track record for taking user feedback and incorporating it back into your product.
  • “What’s your favorite tool for creating prototypes and wireframes?” From low fidelity wireframing tools such as Sketch and Balsamiq to high fidelity mockup tools such as InVision, there are many tools in the UX designer’s arsenal. Familiarity with a variety of tools can show their breadth of experience and capabilities. Alternatively, you may just come out and ask if they’re experienced with your preferred UX design toolkit.

When you’ve completed your interviews, there will hopefully be one UX designer who stands out from all the rest. If you’re still unsure, you can always conduct another round of interviews or vet the finalists with a paid test project.

How to write an effective UX design job post

With a clear picture of your ideal UX design in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Aim to provide enough detail for a freelancer to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective UX design job post should include:

  • Scope of work:From storyboards to user testing, 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 working with specific design tools or technologies, mention this here.
  • Budget:Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to create a UX design that will help you maximize the effectiveness of your marketing campaign? Log in and post your UX design job on Upwork today.

UX DESIGNERS FAQ

What is UX design?

UX design is all about crafting the experience of using a particular user interface (UI). In the context of web and mobile, as soon as you string a login form, a search bar, navigation buttons, and content, you’ve got a UI. UX is how it feels to use that UI.

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

  • Experience with user personas, stories, and use cases
  • Ability to design wireframes, mock-ups, and high-fidelity prototypes
  • Design tools such as Sketch and Balsamiq
  • Market research and analytics
  • Testing and experimentation

UX design consultants help businesses design streamlined UXs for their products and services.

Why hire UX designers?

The trick to finding top UX designers is to identify your needs. If you’re running an ecommerce site, your goal is to make it easy for the customer to browse your inventory, add products to their shopping cart, and check out. If you’re creating a social media app, a UX designer can help you set up a user journey from sign-up to uploading a video.

Start with the initial “why” behind hiring a UX designer, then look for the background you’ll need to bring your project to life. The cost of your UX design project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a UX designer?

The top three factors that contribute to UX design project costs are:

1. The scope and complexity of the design project An experienced UX designer will propose a quote based on the amount of work that needs to be completed—and the more there is, the more time and effort they’ll have to account for. A UX designer is focused on how users interact with every aspect of your website or application, whether it’s the homepage, a form, a product page, drop-down menu, or search functionality. The more of these screens, pages, and elements there are, the more exponentially complex the project becomes.

Providing a thorough outline of the work expected is essential for any professional to give an accurate bid. Leaving too many of the variables undefined can lead to “scope creep” and cause a budget to spiral beyond your expectations.

2. The number of storyboards and personas to account for The idea behind creating user personas is to uncover and zero in on your users’ motivations, goals, and preferences. This is how a UX pro gets to know your customers forward and backwards, and it’s central to them doing their job well.

That said, each persona calls for interviews and surveys, rounds of user testing, and analytics. The more personas you have, the more information an expert will need to dissect in order to get the best, most actionable insights to move forward with. With those insights, a UX designer can generate scenarios that illustrate each user’s path through your app and identify which elements may help to inform or influence decisions along the way.

UX designers generally have specific processes to help identify user types as efficiently as possible. Consider exploring each candidate’s process during the interview to get more insight into what you’ll need to budget for.

3. The amount of user testing required One thing to know going into any digital UI project is that the design process will likely be very iterative and patience is key. The more testing you do—at the beginning and as you refine your UI—the more time and effort will be required, not just for your UI designer but anyone else on the team.

Much of a UI designer’s time is spent using testing results to define user preferences and create wireframes, which is accomplished through more manual user testing. They may use testing to:

  • Monitor user interactions
  • Review user interviews and other feedback
  • Run A/B split testing
  • Study key performance indicators

Note that some products may require multiple rounds of testing in order to reach the proper levels of refinement, and this can contribute to a higher project cost.

4. The designer’s experience and rate

SAMPLE UX DESIGNER RATES

 

(Estimated billing rates charged by intermediate-level, U.S.-based specialists)

Project Type Average Price (per hour)
UX Design (General) $25-$75
Wireframing $30-$60
User Research $25-$65
Storyboards/Personas $30-$70

Many freelance UX designers prefer to work at an hourly rate since their discovery process can be very time-consuming. Some may also consider fixed-price, although this is less common. Billable hours can include everything from wireframing to user testing, storyboards and persona work, and each designer you interview will have a different process for completing these tasks.

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