Freelance mid-weight Product Designer

Freelance mid-weight Product Designer

Posted 1 day ago by Salt

£310 Per day
Outside
Remote
London, UK

Summary: The role of a mid-weight UI/UX Designer involves leading design efforts for Shopify and Shopify Plus projects within a remote, part-time contract framework. The designer will focus on delivering user-centered, conversion-focused design solutions while collaborating with development teams. This position requires a strong background in eCommerce design and proficiency in Figma. The contract is for an initial three months with the possibility of extension, requiring three days of work per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end UI/UX design on Shopify eCommerce projects
  • Audit and benchmark existing eCommerce experiences
  • Define information architecture, user flows, and wireframes
  • Produce build-ready designs in Figma
  • Design within Shopify theme systems and constraints
  • Apply eCommerce UX and conversion best practices
  • Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Collaborate closely with developers and delivery teams
  • Confidently manage scope, expectations, and trade-offs

Key Skills:

  • Strong Shopify or Shopify Plus UI/UX experience
  • Solid eCommerce and conversion-focused design background
  • Advanced Figma skills
  • Agency or consultancy experience preferred
  • Confident communicator with stakeholders and developers

Salary (Rate): £310 per day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

UI/UX Designer (mid-weight) - Shopify (Contract)

Outside IR35 | £310 per day | Fully Remote (UK)

3 days per week - part time contract

We're partnering with a Shopify Plus and enterprise eCommerce agency looking for a mid-weight UI/UX Designer to support ongoing Shopify projects.

This is a part time, remote contract, starting next week, for an initial 3-month engagement, with the potential to extend. You'll work across multiple eCommerce builds, helping deliver clear, conversion-focused design solutions within Shopify's framework.

The Role

You'll lead UI/UX design across Shopify and Shopify Plus projects, from early audits through to build-ready designs. The role suits someone comfortable working at pace in an agency environment, balancing user needs, commercial goals, and technical constraints.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end UI/UX design on Shopify eCommerce projects

  • Audit and benchmark existing eCommerce experiences

  • Define information architecture, user flows, and wireframes

  • Produce build-ready designs in Figma

  • Design within Shopify theme systems and constraints

  • Apply eCommerce UX and conversion best practices

  • Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)

  • Collaborate closely with developers and delivery teams

  • Confidently manage scope, expectations, and trade-offs


Experience Required

  • Strong Shopify or Shopify Plus UI/UX experience

  • Solid eCommerce and conversion-focused design background

  • Advanced Figma skills

  • Agency or consultancy experience preferred

  • Confident communicator with stakeholders and developers


Contract Details

  • £310 per day

  • Outside IR35 (must invoice through either Limited Company ro Umrbella, not Sole Trader)

  • Fully remote (UK-based, UK hours)

  • 3 days per week

  • Start: Next week

  • Initial 3 months

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements