Senior Web Designer

Lifted, an Upwork Company™ • Washington, DC

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About The Position

An enterprise client is seeking a talented Senior Web Designer to support a leading AI company in creating distinctive, high-quality web experiences. The selected freelancer will work with a small, fast-moving in-house brand team to develop creative web designs, campaign pages, and digital experiences that reflect a bold and modern visual identity.

The role calls for strong creative vision and visual design skills, with expertise in art direction, typography, layout, and motion. The designer will create visually engaging and interactive web experiences beyond standard corporate designs and templates, working independently, moving quickly, collaborating with developers, and owning projects from concept through execution.

This freelance opportunity supports ongoing web design projects. It involves a mix of highly creative web experiences, campaign pages, and simpler website redesigns and page updates. Weekly working hours and engagement duration will be discussed during the selection process. Availability to collaborate during Pacific Time business hours is required; candidates based in the Pacific region are strongly preferred.

Requirements

• A personal portfolio website showcasing advanced web design skills; this is mandatory and will be the primary basis for evaluation.
• Strong creative vision and a distinctive, modern, expressive, and visually engaging design style.
• Proven experience designing immersive, interactive, or visually rich web experiences.
• Strong skills in art direction, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with motion design or a solid understanding of motion and interaction in web design.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, including wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design.
• Good understanding of how web designs are developed into responsive and accessible live websites.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working with developers and brand teams.
• Availability to collaborate during Pacific Time business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with technology, SaaS, AI, or brand-focused companies.
• Previous experience in a creative agency or design studio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with 3D design, WebGL, or other interactive web technologies.
• Familiarity with Framer, Webflow, After Effects, or other prototyping and motion design tools.
• Experience using AI-assisted design tools.
• Based in the Pacific Time zone or Pacific region.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design high-impact web pages, campaign experiences, and digital assets with a clear creative direction.
• Develop distinctive visual concepts through art direction, typography, layout, and composition.
• Create engaging motion and interactive elements directly or provide clear direction to developers.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity web designs using Figma.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are translated into polished, responsive, and accessible websites.
• Maintain and improve the brand's web components and visual style across projects.
• Work on projects ranging from immersive and interactive web experiences to website redesigns and page updates.
• Communicate design ideas clearly, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work within project timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed