Senior UX/UI Designer – Freelance 60-80% (m/f/d)

Information Factory
Full_timePorto, Portugal

<h2 id="job-description">Job Description</h2> <p>User-Centered Design | Hybrid Work | Porto | 60–80% | Duration: 6 months (from Sept or by arrangement)</p> <p><strong>Who We Are:</strong> At <strong>Information Factory</strong>, we combine design thinking, software delivery, and consulting expertise to shape AI-ready, user-focused platforms. With teams in <strong>Zürich, Nürnberg, and Porto</strong>, we develop data-driven, human-centered tools that support public and private institutions across Europe and beyond.</p> <p><strong>Your Role:</strong> We’re looking for a <strong>Senior UX/UI Designer (Freelance)</strong> to help evolve the user experience of our digital platforms — from component-level UI to journey-level flow. You’ll collaborate with developers, product owners, and delivery teams to design clean, scalable, and responsive solutions.</p> <p>This 6-month engagement (starting September or by agreement) offers a <strong>freelance, hybrid setup</strong> with flexible capacity (60–80%) — and the opportunity to extend or convert to a permanent role.</p> <h2 id="your-responsibilities">Your Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Lead UX/UI design for web-based platforms and tools.</li> <li>Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma.</li> <li>Maintain and evolve our design system (components, tokens, structure).</li> <li>Collaborate closely with frontend developers and delivery teams.</li> <li>Support usability testing and apply iterative improvements.</li> <li>Help improve user journeys, interface structure, and visual consistency.</li> <li>Support visual assets for communication and slide decks.</li> </ul> <h2 id="your-profile">Your Profile</h2> <ul> <li>5+ years in UX/UI or digital product design.</li> <li>Strong portfolio demonstrating responsive, component-based design.</li> <li>Hands-on experience in <strong>Figma</strong>, design systems, and prototyping.</li> <li>.Strong UX foundation and excellent visual craft</li> <li>Collaborative and self-directed work style.</li> <li>Fluent in English (written &amp; spoken).</li> </ul> <h2 id="nice-to-have">Nice to have:</h2> <ul> <li>Experience in regulated sectors (e.g. finance, legal, insurance).</li> <li>Visual/corporate design skills (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator).</li> <li>Familiarity with design for AI-integrated tools.</li> <li>Professional communication via LinkedIn or content formats.</li> </ul> <h2 id="what-this-role-offers">What This Role Offers</h2> <ul> <li>Freelance flexibility (60–80%) with hybrid setup in Porto.</li> <li>6-month collaboration, with option to extend or transition to perm role.</li> <li>Creative ownership in a real-world product environment.</li> <li>International, cross-functional teamwork with real impact.</li> <li>A clear voice in shaping design systems and UX maturity.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Did we catch your interest?</strong></p> <p>If you’re a UX/UI Designer who enjoys <strong>bringing clarity, structure, and polish</strong> to complex interfaces — we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>Questions? Contact:</strong></p> <p>Cornelia Pöll (HR)</p> <p>📞 +41 43 268 39 38</p> <p>✉️ </p> <p>Alternatively, email the management directly:</p> <p>✉️ </p>

Application Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in UX/UI or digital product design with a strong portfolio. Proficiency in Figma and a solid foundation in UX principles are essential.