Freelance Web Designer

About Solve it once LLC and Role Overview

Solve it once LLC is looking to build a collaborative partnership with skilled freelance web designers to work on 1099 contract basis, delivering site and UI component design services as required. This position is fully remote, with a preference for occasional in-person meetups if located near Detroit.

Candidate Attributes

• Proficient in industry-standard design tools such as Figma and Photoshop.
• Possesses a strong and diverse portfolio showcasing previous projects.
• Views design as a form of problem-solving rather than mere decoration.
• Understands site designs as modular systems and prioritizes consistency.
• Enjoys creating reusable design elements and planning for scalability.
• Has experience across various industries and maintains a desire to continuously learn.
• Willing and able to join meetings occasionally during Eastern US business hours.
• Interested in branding processes and knowledgeable about color theory.
• Opposes user-hostile interfaces and dislikes dark patterns.
• Enjoys curating and creating visual assets, such as illustrations, icons, photos, and videos.
• Open to performing occasional user experience (UX) and information architecture (IA) tasks.
• Provides detailed annotations and implementation notes, including interactive states like hover effects.
• Shares a collaborative spirit, aligning goals with Solve it once's success.

Core Responsibilities

• Developing design kits for customizable software products.
• Designing site aesthetics and components derived from design kits.
• Providing multiple design options during moodboard development, aiming for single-round approvals for full kit designs.
• Conducting branding exercises to create logos, color schemes, fonts, and mood elements for new clients.
• Selecting and creating visual assets aligned with content strategies, sometimes collaborating with product photographers.
• Consulting internally and occasionally interfacing directly with clients.
• Refining and iterating on existing site designs.
• Recommending additional services to enhance client value and broaden Solve it once’s offerings.

Compensation and Engagement Details

The pay rate is negotiable depending on experience but is currently anticipated at approximately $70 USD per hour, with monthly invoicing. The workload per month is presently undetermined; effective and timely communication about upcoming project opportunities and freelancer availability is crucial.

The Solve it once product suite is continually evolving, offering an opportunity to start with hourly assignments and potentially transition to fixed-fee projects integrated with the company’s development services.