Copy of Senior Web Designer

Lifted, an Upwork Company™; California City (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifted, an Upwork Company™, seeks a Senior Web Designer to craft distinctive, high-quality web experiences for an AI-focused enterprise. You will collaborate with a lean in-house brand team to create campaign pages, digital experiences, and evolving web interfaces that express a bold, modern identity.

The role demands independent work, rapid iteration, and close collaboration with developers to deliver responsive, accessible sites with strong art direction and motion design, leveraging Figma for

Qualifications

• Portfolio is mandatory and will be the primary basis for evaluation.
• Strong creative vision with a modern, expressive design style.
• Proven experience designing immersive, interactive, or visually rich web experiences.
• Expertise in art direction, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with motion design or understanding of motion in web design.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma for wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Understanding of how designs translate to responsive and accessible live websites.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with developers and brand teams.
• Availability to collaborate during Pacific Time business hours.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design high-impact web pages, campaigns, 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, either directly or through guidance to developers.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity web designs using Figma.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs translate into polished, responsive websites.
• Maintain and improve the brand's web components and visual style across projects.
• Work on diverse projects from immersive experiences to website refreshes.

Skills

Art direction

Typography

Layout design

Motion design

Figma

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Framer

Webflow

After Effects

Job description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Web Designer with a strong creative vision, excellent visual design skills, and a portfolio that demonstrates expertise in art direction, typography, layout, and motion.

This role is ideal for someone who can create visually engaging and interactive web experiences that go beyond standard corporate designs and templates. The selected candidate should be comfortable working independently, moving quickly, collaborating with developers, and taking ownership of design projects from concept to execution.

What You'll Do:

• Conceptualize and design high-impact web pages, campaign experiences, and digital assets with a clear creative direction.
• Develop distinctive visual concepts through strong art direction, typography, layout, and composition.
• Create engaging motion and interactive elements, either by producing them directly or providing 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 different projects.
• Work on a variety of projects, from immersive and interactive web experiences to simpler website redesigns and page updates.
• Communicate design ideas clearly, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work within project timelines.

Qualifications

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 design style that feels modern, expressive, and visually engaging rather than overly corporate.
• 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 (PT) business hours. Candidates based in the Pacific Time zone are strongly preferred.

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.

Additional Information

• Freelance opportunity supporting ongoing web design projects.
• Weekly working hours and engagement duration will be discussed during the selection process.
• Work involves a mix of highly creative web experiences, campaign pages, and simpler website redesigns.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with a small, fast-moving in-house brand team.
• Pacific Time availability is preferred, with candidates based in the Pacific region strongly prioritized.

Application Requirements:

• Submit your proposal through Upwork.
• Answer the required screening questions and provide relevant details about your web design experience.

Important: A personal portfolio website is mandatory. The portfolio will be the primary basis for evaluating candidates' creative style, visual design skills, art direction, typography, and motion capabilities. Proposals without a personal portfolio website will not be considered.

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