Freelance Senior UX Designer

We're looking for a hands-on Senior UX Designer who can both define the strategic vision and roll up their sleeves to deliver exceptional user experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment where your work has immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.This is a dual-focus role in a small, agile team: you'll zoom out to develop our overall UX strategy and design system, then zoom back in to deliver tactical improvements and keep our development pipeline moving. You'll be the UX authority in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with our CTO, Head of Product, Strategy Director, and UI Designer. Expect lively workshops, healthy debate, and diverse opinions - then take ownership of the hands-on UX delivery.About UsWe are Canvas8, a strategic insights practice operating out of London, NY, LA, & Singapore. We help our clients understand people so they can make better business decisions.Our work is about investigating the hidden insights in everyday life - from the psychology of boredom to teenage make-up rituals to why Barbiecore is a Gen Y thing - and making them meaningful for brands. Our team is a blend of different disciplines and skills - from psychology to journalism, and anthropology to behavioural economics. What unites them is a desire to understand people and a passion for delivering outstanding work.About The RoleYou'll be working on the Canvas8 platform - a premium digital product used by major global brands and insight agencies. The platform serves insight specialists and includes:Library: A searchable database of in-depth articles and case studiesAccess: Connection to industry experts for opinions and talksLive Events: Regular events and content for membersTools: Features like Scrapbook (similar to Pinterest boards) and AI-powered analysis toolsCulture Monitor: Media monitoring that tracks trends and cultural signals in real-timeThis is a complex, feature-rich platform that needs a considered UX approach to keep it intuitive and delightful for our users.Day-to-dayStrategic:In collaboration, define and document the overall UX vision, strategy, and approach for our digital platformReview our existing product, identify opportunities, and create a pragmatic roadmap for evolutionDevelop UX design system components and patterns for consistency across the platformLead user research efforts to inform design decisions and validate conceptsHands-on delivery:Create wireframes and prototypes in Figma, collaborating with our UI Designer on high-fidelity designsConduct user interviews, surveys, and stakeholder consultations, and analyse platform analyticsDeliver UX solutions for roadmap projects, balancing long-term vision with immediate needsWork in agile sprints to provide a steady pipeline of work for our development teamAct as a key stakeholder in project reviews, ensuring outputs meet UX best practice standardsCollaboration:Facilitate workshops with CTO, Head of Product, Strategy Director, and work day-to-day with our UI Designer to align on priorities and approachPresent concepts clearly and provide constructive, expert feedbackChampion a data-informed, user-centred approach across the organisationRequirements6+ years of end-to-end UX design experience across research, strategy, interaction design, and prototypingExperience designing for B2B SaaS, professional tools, or membership platforms with expert user workflowsSkilled in simplifying complex, data-heavy products and defining clear information architectures and interaction patternsHands-on experience creating or evolving design systems from the ground upComfortable working autonomously in small, fast-paced teams and collaborating closely with cross-functional partnersData-informed approach to design, using A/B testing and analytics to validate decisionsAdvanced proficiency in Figma, with a strong understanding of accessibility, inclusive design, and component-based systemsDuration: six months (with potential to extend based on project needs)Availability: Flexible, 3-5 days per weekLocation: Remote or hybridOutside of IR35If you think you're a good fit and share our values, please apply below, outlining why and your portfolio - highlighting your individual contribution to projects, with case studies showing quantifiable results.Thank you for your interest. We're excited to meet you.Applications will close on Sunday, November 2, 2025.At Canvas8, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive space where every individual is valued. Join us in a workplace that celebrates differences - race, gender, age and beyond - fueling our creativity and competitive edge. We actively seek diverse talents and provide equal opportunities, free from discrimination. Shape your future with us, where diversity isn't just a value, but a key to our success.