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Fabián Bogliacino

Uruguay

Sr. UX/UI Designer for Team Success

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Ahmed Jamal

Pakistan

Passionate UI/UX designer

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Mariia Cherepnova

Spain

UI/UX Product Designer

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Rahul Gupta

India

Product Designer (UX/UI)

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Kyrylo Liakhovets

Canada

Crypto UX/UI Designer for User-Centered Solutions

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Malik Larry

Nigeria

Aesthetic Designer for Modern UX/UI

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Ahmed Aldeeb

Egypt

UX/UI Designer

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Katie Nickel

Seattle, United States

Creating professional user-friendly products

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Makrand Patwardhan

Bengaluru, India

UX Design Strategist for SaaS and Website Designs

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Natalya Chavez

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Graphic & UI/UX Designer

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Madison Green

Dallas, United States

Senior UX/UI & Web Designer

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Karan Singh

India

Crafting Experiences & Shaping Perspectives ✨

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Firuza Aliyeva

Magdeburg, Germany

Innovative and Empathic UI/UX Designer

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Jessica Lovas

Barcelona, Spain

Business-focused UX & Web Designer

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Onat Benli

Berlin, Germany

Product Design, UX/UI, Startup Consultancy

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Attila Enes Kayabaşı

Turkey

UI/UX Design Expert 💡

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Divyansh Patel

United States

Figma Expert ✨ • UX & Product Designer 🎨

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Maria Mukha

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Experienced Product Designer for SaaS & Startups

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David Khutsyshvili

Kyiv, Ukraine

Creating User-Centric Designs with Passion

Common projects for UX Designers

Designing a new mobile or web application from scratch.

Redesigning an existing application to improve its user experience.

Conducting user research and usability testing to validate design decisions.

Creating user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for new features or functionalities.

Developing a UX design strategy for a new product launch.

Improving the accessibility of an existing application to cater to a wider user base.

Tips for working with and hiring UX Designers

Define your project

Be clear about what you need from the UX Designer. This includes the user interface design, user experience strategy, and any specific features or functionalities your project requires.

Review their portfolio

Take time to review the designer's portfolio on Contra to ensure their style and past work align with your project's requirements. Look at their previous UX design projects, noting the user experience, interface design, and overall aesthetics.

Understand their skills

Ensure the UX designer is proficient in the necessary software and tools, such as Adobe XD, Figma, and Sketch. Their ability to leverage these tools is crucial to the successful execution of your project.

Communicate through Contra

Good communication is vital for a successful project. Ensure your UX designer is responsive, open to feedback, and changes. Make use of Contra's built-in communication tools for seamless interaction and project management.

How to hire UX Designers

Define your needs

Before starting the hiring process, have a clear understanding of what you need from a UX Designer. This could include user interface design, user experience strategy, or the creation of specific features or functionalities.

Post a detailed job

Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right freelancers. Include information about your company, the scope of the job, the skills required, and the project timeline.

Review applications

Review the applications you receive and shortlist freelancers based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their past projects and reviews on their profile.

Conduct interviews

Conduct interviews with shortlisted freelancers. Ask questions about their experience, approach to design, and how they handle various aspects of UX design. Also, discuss your project specifics and expectations.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right freelancer, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.

3 questions to ask when interviewing UX Designers

1. Can you describe your design process from user research to prototyping and user testing?

2. Can you provide examples of similar UX Design projects you've worked on in the past?

3. How do you incorporate user feedback into your design process?

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Frequently asked
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A freelance UX Designer is a professional who creates user-friendly and intuitive designs for digital products such as websites or applications. They are responsible for the overall user experience of a product, including its structure, layout, and the way it functions.

A freelance UX Designer is a professional who creates user-friendly and intuitive designs for digital products such as websites or applications. They are responsible for the overall user experience of a product, including its structure, layout, and the way it functions.

Hiring a UX Designer on Contra gives you the freedom to choose from top freelance talent from around the world without the hassle of middlemen or commissions. You can review their portfolio, collaborate efficiently, and handle contracts and payments all in one place.

User Experience (UX) Design is the process of creating products that provide meaningful and relevant experiences to users. This involves the design of both a product's usability and the pleasure consumers derive from using the product.

UX Designers use a variety of tools depending on the specific requirements of the project. Commonly used tools include Adobe XD, Figma, and Sketch for designing interfaces, and tools like InVision and Marvel for prototyping.

The cost of hiring a UX Designer on Contra can vary based on factors such as the designer's experience, the complexity of the project, and the duration of the project. Generally, the cost can range from $55 to $100 per hour.

Freelance UX Designers on Contra are paid commission-free. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Each milestone is funded individually at the beginning of the project and held in escrow. The funds for each milestone will only be released after you approve the deliverables for that milestone, or automatically within three days.

Projects that require UX Design skills often include the design of digital products like websites or mobile applications, redesigning an existing product to improve its user experience, conducting user research to understand user needs, creating wireframes and prototypes for new features or functions, and testing the usability of a product.

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