Lead UI Designer - Freelance

Fantasy; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantasy is seeking a freelance Product Designer, fully remote, based in the United States or Canada. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to craft human-centered digital experiences for global audiences across automotive, travel, AI, and OS projects.

The role emphasizes leading design from concept to delivery, building scalable design systems, and maintaining strong client partnerships through clear communication and curiosity.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio spanning a wide variety of digital products and experiences.
• 7+ years of experience in design/advertising with leadership experience.
• Ability to think strategically and articulate a strong point of view.
• Commitment to continual practice and process improvement.
• Meticulous eye for detail and strong design aesthetics.
• Awareness of design trends and innovation.
• Exceptional communication and client relationships skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design process across projects from concept to delivery.
• Provide design direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Create human-centered design solutions that are both innovative and practical.
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems balancing creativity with consistency.
• Partner with strategy, technology, and client teams for end-to-end experiences.
• Present ideas and design rationale clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through collaboration and problem-solving.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Portfolio

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Practice & process

Attention to detail

Design trends

Communication

Client relations

Job description

This freelance role is fully remote. Candidates must be based in the United States or Canada. We are Fantasy . For over two decades, we've partnered with the likes of Google, Microsoft, Nike, Spotify, and Peacock to build digital products used by billions of people every day. We're now entering our most ambitious chapter: designing and building the next generation of intelligent experiences, where AI isn't a chatbox but the orchestrator of truly personal products and brand experiences.

The Role.

As a Freelance Product Designer at Fantasy , you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful, human-centered digital experiences for global audiences. You'll work with some of the most forward-thinking organizations across industries, from automotive and travel to AI and operating systems, designing digital products and services that people love to use.

Key Responsibilities.

• Lead and contribute to the design process across projects, from concept to delivery.
• Provide thoughtful design direction and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Create human-centered design solutions that are both innovative and practical.
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems that balance creativity with consistency.
• Partner with strategy, technology, and client teams to create unified, end-to-end experiences.
• Present ideas and design rationale clearly to client partners and internal stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Contribute to a culture of curiosity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Experience and Skills.

• A strong portfolio that spans a wide variety of digital products, services, and experiences.
• Approximately 7+ years of experience in the design and/or advertising industries, with a focus on leading teams to create human-centered digital experiences.
• Combining thought and strategic thinking to offer a strong point of view.
• Passion for continual practice and process improvement.
• A meticulous eye for detail and strong design aesthetic sensibilities.
• Continued awareness of design trends and innovation.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• A passion for people and desire to establish highly successful client relationships.

Our Commitment.

Fantasy has been building diverse, inclusive teams since 1999. We believe the range of perspectives in this building is inseparable from the quality of what we ship.

Fantasy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.