Freelance Design Director, UX and Brand

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Happy Cog. We are currently looking for a Freelance Design Director, UX and Brand in United States.

Join a creative, fast-paced team as a hands-on design leader driving end-to-end digital experiences. This freelance opportunity (6–8 weeks with potential for extension) calls for someone who can confidently guide clients and teams from project kickoff to delivery of comprehensive UX and brand systems. You’ll play a strategic and executional role in web design projects while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders — all within a fully remote setup that values autonomy, agility, and design excellence.

Accountabilities:

• Lead UX and brand design strategy for client web projects from inception to final delivery.
• Act as both strategist and executor — balancing high-level thinking with detailed design work.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment, clarity, and satisfaction throughout the process.
• Direct, mentor, and collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers.
• Develop robust design systems and ensure consistency and accessibility across digital assets.
• Translate business goals into compelling user experiences, ensuring both creativity and usability.

• Strong portfolio showcasing UX architecture, responsive design, and brand execution across digital platforms.
• Proficient in design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; able to lead conversations with confidence and clarity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables in a freelance/remote setting.
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative, and remote environments.

• Fully remote contract (U.S.-based).
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
• Competitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience).
• Exposure to high-impact digital projects and notable clients.
• Opportunity to extend the contract based on performance and project pipeline.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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