UX/UI Designer - Contract
Posted 1 week ago by Harnham
£200 Per day
Outside
Remote
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The UX/UI Designer role at a leading scientific research company involves enhancing the user experience and visual design of a web-based platform used for tidal prediction data. The position requires a freelance designer to reimagine the existing MVP using tools like Figma, focusing on data visualization and usability. The role allows for remote work and emphasizes collaboration with a Front-End Developer. Candidates should have a strong portfolio in web applications, particularly in data visualization and geospatial interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reimagine the UX/UI of an existing, functional MVP using Figma or similar tools.
- Enhance data visualization, particularly with heat maps and geospatial interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with a Front-End Developer to implement designs in code.
- Design for a highly technical product that is well-documented and structured.
Key Skills:
- Strong portfolio showcasing web applications, particularly in data visualization and environmental science.
- Experience with UX/UI design for geospatial data and real-time visualization tools.
- Proficient in Figma or similar design systems for creating developer-ready assets.
- Able to work independently and make an impact quickly.
- Experience with visualization tools like GeoJS, GEOgis, or browser-based geospatial mapping solutions.
Salary (Rate): £200.00/daily
City: Liverpool
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
UX/UI Designer Scientific Research Company £150-£200 per day (Outside IR35) Liverpool - can be remote
We're working with a leading scientific research organisation that has built a commercial software product used globally by shipping companies to access highly accurate tidal prediction data. They're now looking for a freelance UX/UI Designer to enhance the user experience and visual design of their newly modernised, web-based platform. The product is already live and functionally sound - but the visual experience and usability need elevating to match the quality of the backend engineering.
Role & Responsibilities
- Taking an existing, functional MVP and reimagining the UX/UI in Figma or similar tools
- Enhancing data visualisation, ideally with experience in heat maps, tidal currents, or other geospatial interfaces
- Working closely with a Front-End Developer who will implement your designs in code
- Designing for a product that is highly technical, but already well-documented and structured - so no need to build from scratch
Skills & Experience
- Strong portfolio showcasing beautiful, usable web applications - ideally in data visualisation, mapping, or environmental science domains
- Experience with UX/UI design for geospatial data, heat maps, or real-time visualisation tools
- Confident using Figma or similar design systems to produce clean, developer-ready assets
- Able to work independently, making an impact quickly without the need for extensive onboarding
- Worked on visualisation tools like GeoJS, GEOgis, or any browser-based geospatial mapping solutions
Benefits
£150-£200 per day, outside IR35, Remote
UX Design / UX UI / Figma / Adobe XD / Sketch / Web-based App Design / GeoJS / GeoGis / Mapbox
Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong portfolio showcasing beautiful, usable web applications - ideally in data visualisation, mapping, or environmental science domains
- Experience with UX/UI design for geospatial data, heat maps, or real-time visualisation tools
- Confident using Figma or similar design systems to produce clean, developer-ready assets
- Able to work independently, making an impact quickly without the need for extensive onboarding
- Worked on visualisation tools like GeoJS, GEOgis, or any browser-based geospatial mapping solutions