Freelance - Front-End Developer / UX/UI Designer - Remote - US Based Only

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Freelance Front-End Developer / UX/UI Designer

Company: The People Group

Location: Remote (United States)

Job Type: CONTRACTOR

Category: Front-End Development & UX/UI Design

Date Posted: August 31, 2026

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-5 years estimated)

Remote Status: Remote Solely

🚀 Role Summary

• This role is for a skilled Front-End Developer and UX/UI Designer seeking flexible, fractional freelance engagements within a talent network.

• Responsibilities span the entire design and development lifecycle, from user research and wireframing to implementing responsive, visually appealing front-end interfaces.

• The position requires proficiency in modern front-end technologies and design tools, with a strong emphasis on creating user-centric web applications.

• Candidates will collaborate directly with clients to define project requirements, test user experiences, and ensure design consistency across diverse projects.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the input job title is "Freelance - Front-End Developer / UX/UI Designer", the core responsibilities and required skills indicate a strong fusion of both roles. This enhancement assumes the ideal candidate possesses a balanced skill set in both design and development, rather than being purely one or the other. The "talent network" aspect suggests a pool of professionals for various client projects rather than a single, dedicated role. The "fractional engagements" and "minimum 10 hours per week" clarify the part-time, flexible nature of the work.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement visually appealing, user-centric front-end interfaces for web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience.

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to meticulously gather, define, and document design requirements, project objectives, and technical specifications.

• Develop comprehensive wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and user flows.

• Code responsive and adaptive websites and web applications utilizing modern front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Conduct thorough user research, including interviews and surveys, and perform usability testing to gather insights that inform and validate design decisions.

• Optimize web interfaces for maximum performance, speed, and scalability, ensuring efficient loading times and smooth user interactions.

• Work closely with back-end developers to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic and APIs.

• Proactively stay updated on emerging best practices, trends, and innovations in UX/UI design and front-end development.

• Ensure design consistency across all projects and deliverables, adhering strictly to established brand guidelines and style guides.

• Execute innovative approaches to design and development, leveraging the latest software and methodologies to disrupt industry standards and drive client success.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities listed in the original description have been expanded to provide more detail and include operations-relevant keywords such as "document design requirements," "technical specifications," "user flows," "performance, speed, and scalability," "server-side logic and APIs," and "brand guidelines." These additions aim to give a clearer picture of the scope and technical depth expected from a freelance developer/designer in client-facing engagements.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: While no specific degree is mandated, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is often preferred for roles requiring a deep understanding of underlying principles. Equivalent practical experience will also be strongly considered.

Experience: A minimum of 2-5 years of proven, hands-on experience as a Front-End Developer and/or UX/UI Designer, with a demonstrable track record of successful project delivery.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Front-End Developer and/or UX/UI Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing both design work and front-end development projects.

• Proficiency in core front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3 (including preprocessors like SASS/LESS), and modern JavaScript (ES6+).

• Experience with at least one major front-end framework/library such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.

• Expertise in user research methodologies and conducting effective usability testing sessions.

• Ability to create responsive and adaptive designs that function flawlessly across various devices and screen sizes.

• Familiarity and practical experience with version control systems, particularly Git and