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AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Remote

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Designer with a strong emphasis on UI to support one ... Expert-level Figma skills, including advanced component management, variables, libraries, and ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

We are seeking a Freelance Senior Designer with a strong emphasis on UI to support one of the most ... libraries * Strong proficiency with leading industry-standard UX design and prototyping tools

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site +1

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Designer with a strong emphasis on UI to support one ... Expert-level Figma skills, including advanced component management, variables, libraries, and ...

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AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Designer with a strong emphasis on UI to support one ... Expert-level Figma skills, including advanced component management, variables, libraries, and ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

We are seeking a Freelance Senior UI Designer to support one of the world's most recognized travel ... Expert-level Figma skills, including advanced component management, variables, libraries, and ...

Phoenix Fashion Inc

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Freelance Pattern Maker

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

Freelance Pattern Maker Phoenix Fashion Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented ... Digitize and maintain paper patterns within the company pattern library and ensure all revisions ...

Phoenix Fashion Inc

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Freelance Pattern Maker

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

Freelance Pattern Maker Phoenix Fashion Inc. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented ... Digitize and maintain paper patterns within the company pattern library and ensure all revisions ...

IMG

Freelance APC Director

Stamford, CT · On-site

Develop understanding of project's element library and awareness of best practices for each ... This is a freelance role. * This role will be based can be based in the MLS Studios in Stamford, CT

IMG

Freelance APC Director

Stamford, CT

Develop understanding of project's element library and awareness of best practices for each ... This is a freelance role. * This role will be based can be based in the MLS Studios in Stamford, CT

AKQA

Freelance Senior UX Designer

New York, NY · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior UX Designer to support one of the most recognized ... auto layout, libraries, and prototyping capabilities * Demonstrate advanced proficiency in ...

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How much do freelance librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance librarian in the United States is $65,193.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Librarian position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Librarian, you need expertise in information organization, research methods, and often a degree in library and information science. Familiarity with cataloging systems (like MARC or Dewey Decimal), library databases, and digital content management tools is commonly required. Exceptional communication, client management, and time management skills set top freelancers apart. These abilities ensure successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and the ability to adapt to varied assignments across different organizations.

What is a Freelance Librarian job?

A Freelance Librarian is an independent professional who offers library and information-related services on a contract or project basis. They may work with businesses, schools, public libraries, or researchers to organize information, conduct research, catalog materials, or provide information literacy training. Unlike traditional librarians, they are not tied to a single institution and can take on diverse projects based on their expertise. This role allows flexibility in work schedules and clients while still leveraging library science skills.

What types of clients or projects can I expect as a Freelance Librarian?

As a Freelance Librarian, your clients may include academic institutions, public libraries, private businesses, non-profits, or individuals needing help with archiving, research, or digital content organization. Projects can range from cataloging specialized collections and compiling bibliographies to creating digital libraries or managing metadata. Each assignment typically varies in scope and duration, providing opportunities to develop niche expertise. Freelancing in this field allows you the flexibility to choose projects that match your skills and interests while building a diverse professional portfolio.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Librarian job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 60% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 38% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,193 per year, or $31.3 per hour.
Freelance Senior Designer

Freelance Senior Designer

AKQA

New York, NY • Remote

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labors of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients. Designers play essential roles in the strategy, conception, and design of beautiful ideas, products and services, bringing exceptional creative thought and craft output from brief to end user.

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Designer with a strong emphasis on UI to support one of the most recognized and trusted names in financial services, a brand with deep roots in helping people plan, protect, and secure their futures. We are doing transformative digital product work with this client, shaping the ways that millions of people engage with their financial lives. This is a meaningful, high-visibility engagement where strong visual craft and systems-level thinking have a direct impact on real people at pivotal moments. This is a remote freelance role starting as soon as possible and running through December 23, 2026.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Deliver high-quality UI design across digital product surfaces, with a strong grounding in user-centered design principles and a meticulous eye for craft
  • Bring a strong UI sensibility and visual design expertise to digital product work, with complementary UX capabilities that inform and elevate your output
  • Contribute to, maintain, and evolve sophisticated design systems, working confidently across components, tokens, patterns, variants, and states with a focus on scalability and consistency
  • Develop and deliver high-fidelity prototypes and interactive experiences primarily utilizing Figma, with expert-level command of components, variants, auto layout, libraries, and prototyping capabilities
  • Translate UX direction and wireframes into polished, pixel-precise designs that are both on-brand and highly usable
  • Work both strategically and tactically, weighing tradeoffs and exploring multiple solution concepts across a complex ecosystem of digital products and services
  • Adept at utilizing AI tools to inform and streamline the design process, from research to prototyping
  • Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, strategists, and engineers to ensure design decisions are well-integrated and grounded in user needs
  • Contribute to continuously raising the bar for design quality, process, and delivery standards within the engagement

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

  • A compelling portfolio of distinctive work demonstrating strong UI craft across digital products and services, with clear evidence of design systems experience
  • Expert-level Figma skills, including advanced component management, variables, libraries, and design system architecture; Figma proficiency is a must
  • Able to develop simple and elegant design solutions to complex design problems
  • Comfortable working within complex and highly considered subject matter contexts
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering across UX, product, strategy, and engineering
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Fosters progressive and limitless thinking

Location & Commitment

  • Remote (United States only)
  • ASAP through December 23, 2026
  • 40 hours/week
  • Expected weekly compensation: 2,600 to 3,400

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