Job Description
UX Designer — Contract
Outside IR35 | £300–£425/day
3 months +
London (N1) | 2 days/week on-site
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established international publishing house. They're looking for a talented UX Designer to join them on a freelance basis and contribute to the ongoing development of their customer-facing digital platforms.
We are looking for proven experience, highlighted in a portfolio or work examples in a similar industry such as publishing or academic research.
The Role
You'll be embedded within the client's digital and product teams, supporting the design and navigation of selected customer-facing pages across their web platforms. It's a hands-on role where your work will have a direct and visible impact on how researchers, librarians and authors experience their products online.
What You'll Be Doing
- Reviewing and redesigning key customer-facing pages for clarity, usability and intuitive navigation
- Producing wireframes, prototypes and design documentation to communicate your thinking
- Collaborating with product managers, developers and content teams to deliver practical design solutions
- Drawing on user research to inform and validate design decisions
- Ensuring consistency with wider design systems and accessibility standards
What We're Looking For
- Proven UX design experience with a portfolio demonstrating web platform work
- A background in publishing, academic, media or a closely related content-led industry — this is essential
- Strong skills in wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma or equivalent)
- Solid grasp of information architecture and user journey mapping
- Self-sufficient and comfortable operating as an independent contractor
The Details
- Outside IR35
- Day rate: £300–£425 depending on experience
- Initial 3-month contract with genuine scope to extend
- Hybrid: up to 2 days/week on-site in N1, remainder remote
This is a great opportunity to work with a globally respected publishing brand on digital experiences that serve a large, international user base.
Get in touch with your CV and portfolio.