UX UI Designer

This is a freelance, hourly contract role working on a project basisJob Details:We are seeking a UX/UI designer who can improve usability, spacing, hierarchy and clarityacross product pages, dashboards and marketing surfaces.This role is not purely visual. The ideal candidate understands product thinking, user flows andconversion optimization, and can translate business goals into clean, intuitive interfaces.You will collaborate closely with product and development to refine layouts, improve navigationclarity and create a more modern, cohesive design system.ResponsibilitiesAudit existing TRD Data and website pages for usability and deconsistenciesImprove spacing, typography hierarchy and visual clarityRedesign key product landing pages and dashboard entry pointsHelp simplify navigation and highlight product features more effectivelyCreate Figma files that are organized and developer readyEstablish basic design system guidelines including spacing rules, typography scale and component patternsIterate based on feedback from product leadershipSuggest UX improvements based on user behavior and engagement patternsProvide guidance on improving subscription conversion through layout and messagingclarityQualifications4+ years experience in UX/UI designStrong portfolio demonstrating clean, modern SaaS or data product designExperience deg dashboards or data-heavy interfacesStrong understanding of layout systems, spacing principles and typographyHighly proficient in FigmaAbility to work within an existing brand and improve it without reinventing everythingComfortable collaborating with product and engineering teamsNice to have:Experience with media, publishing or B2B productsFamiliarity with analytics-driven design decisions\n\nWho We Are:  The Real Deal is the largest real-estate news outlet in the US, reaching millions of professionals daily through our media channels. We have received 60+ awards for editorial excellence over the past six years, including the General Excellence award from the Society of Business Writers and Editors.  Quantcast rates us among the 300-most visited sites in the US and the website with the wealthiest audience and one of the most educated.As a publication, The Real Deal is to real estate what Variety is to entertainment or what Politico is to Beltway politics – a plugged-in news outlet that is read by the entire industry.  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We partner with our employees to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace and through higher education programs supporting rising journalists. Please mention the word EXALTATION and tag RODguMTk4Ljk5LjE0Mw== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RODguMTk4Ljk5LjE0Mw==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.