Senior Web Designer - Remote Position at nio rio

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Web Designer remote to join our dynamic team at nio rio, a NYC-based Web Design & Webflow Development agency. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented designer to work on various projects while collaborating closely with our team and clients. As a Senior Web Designer remote, you will transform brand goals and user needs into stunning, high-converting websites.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with clients and our team to understand project vision and translate it into compelling designs.
• Create wireframes, low-fi and high-fi mockups, and polished visuals that capture the essence of the brand.
• Design responsive, accessible layouts with thoughtful typography, color systems, animations, and micro-interactions.
• Prepare clean design assets for smooth handoff to developers, ensuring a seamless transition from design to implementation.
• Iterate based on feedback and proactively suggest creative improvements to enhance the user experience.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing original, high-quality websites (link to website, Figma file, or PDF is fine).
• Mastery of Figma; proficiency in Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and modern web best practices.
• Good working knowledge of HTML/CSS; experience with Webflow is a strong advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills — you can present ideas clearly and incorporate feedback gracefully.
• Comfortable with design systems and micro-interactions; bonus points for motion design or Lottie.
• Proactive, collaborative, and excited to learn while delivering high-quality work.

Nice to Have

• Experience with motion design or Lottie animations.
• Familiarity with various design tools and methodologies.

What We Offer

• Contract/Freelance position with a long-term partnership on ongoing projects.
• Fully remote work environment, open to talented designers worldwide.
• Competitive hourly rate of $40–50 USD, depending on experience and fit.
• Preference for good overlap with EST (NYC) for meetings, but open to worldwide applicants.
• Payment in USD, ensuring clarity and transparency in compensation.

If you're a creative designer who loves web experiences, enjoys client collaboration, and seeks stable long-term work, we'd love to see your portfolio. Apply now for this Senior Web Designer remote position!