Web Designer

SemiAnalysis; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

SemiAnalysis seeks a highly creative Website Designer (UI/UX Specialist) for a 3–6 months contract to elevate the visual experience of the SemiAnalysis web presence. You will work closely with our Frontend Engineer to redesign and enhance our website, marketing pages, and internal dashboards.

The role calls for strong aesthetics, modern design sensibilities, and a passion for high-performance interfaces, including data-heavy dashboards and design systems alignment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Website Designer/UI/UX with portfolio.
• Strong visual design, layout, typography, and color usage.
• Ability to design modern, sleek, dark-mode interfaces.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of web UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Frontend Engineers to refresh and redesign the website and marketing pages.
• Improve UI/UX across dashboards and internal tools for clarity and usability.
• Translate product and business requirements into clean, intuitive designs.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Ensure consistency in design language across all digital assets.
• Optimize designs for responsiveness, performance, and accessibility.
• Contribute to building or refining a design system / style guide

Skills

Website design/UI/UX

Visual design

Dark mode

Collaboration with engineers

Attention to detail

Timeline delivery

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Employment Type: Contract Website Designer (UI/UX Specialist) – 3 to 6 Months Contract

Work Setting: Onsite/Remote

Work Location: Onsite - US, Chicago / Remote - Anywhere

Work Hours: Office Hours

Find out more here: https://semianalysis.com

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Website Designer (UI/UX Specialist) on a 3–6 months contract to elevate the visual experience of the SemiAnalysis web presence. This role is ideal for someone with a strong sense of aesthetics and a passion for crafting sleek, modern, and high-performance digital interfaces. You will work closely with our Frontend Engineer to redesign and enhance our website, marketing pages, and internal dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Frontend Engineers to refresh and redesign the SemiAnalysis website and marketing pages
• Improve UI/UX across dashboards and internal tools for clarity and usability
• Translate product and business requirements into clean, intuitive, and visually compelling designs
• Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes
• Ensure consistency in design language across all digital assets
• Optimize designs for responsiveness, performance, and accessibility
• Contribute to building or refining a design system / style guide

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Website Designer / UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio
• Strong sense of visual design, layout, typography, and colour usage
• Ability to design modern, sleek, and dark-mode-friendly interfaces
• Proficiency in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
• Solid understanding of web UI/UX principles and best practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver within timelines

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing data-heavy dashboards or analytics platforms
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based design
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and frontend constraints
• Experience working in fast-paced or startup environments
• Interest in technology, semiconductors, or AI-driven products

Growth Areas

• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a growing global research platform
• Exposure to designing for complex, data-driven products and dashboards
• Hands-on experience collaborating with engineering and product teams
• Development of end-to-end design ownership, from concept to implementation
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of high-impact, real-world design work