Senior UI/UX Designer (Strategic Thinker, Not Just a Figma Operator) - Contract to Hire

We are CPEKS, a digital product studio working on SaaS platforms, web applications, and high-impact business websites.

We have already worked with many UI/UX designers — and to be very honest, most only know how to use tools like Figma, not how to think like a designer.

That is exactly why we are posting this job.

❌ Who this role is NOT for

Designers who wait for pixel-by-pixel instructions

Designers who only “follow references” without understanding the business

Designers who can use Figma but cannot explain why a layout works

Designers who need us to define every spacing, flow, component, and UX logic

If you need full hand-holding, this role is not for you.

✅ Who this role IS for

We are looking for a true UI/UX problem solver — someone who can:

Take a raw business idea or concept

Analyze the target users, industry, and competitors

Define user flows, IA (information architecture), UX logic

Propose multiple creative design directions

Apply industry-standard UI/UX principles

Deliver clean, scalable, conversion-optimized designs

You should be able to think before designing — not just open Figma and start drawing boxes.

Your Responsibilities

Understand business goals, not just screens

Translate ideas into structured UX flows

Design high-quality wireframes and UI systems

Create layouts optimized for

SaaS products

Dashboards

Landing pages

Enterprise & eCommerce platforms

Apply UX best practices

Accessibility

Responsive design

Usability heuristics

Conversion optimization

Propose design variations and explain trade-offs

Work with developers by providing clear design logic and structure

Required Skills

Strong UI/UX fundamentals (not optional)

Ability to analyze before designing

Experience designing real products (not just Dribbble shots)

Deep understanding of

UX flows

Design systems

Component-based design

Mobile & desktop responsiveness

Figma (obviously) — but thinking matters more than tools

Ability to explain why a design decision was made

Big Plus (Not Mandatory, but Highly Valued)

Experience with SaaS or complex dashboards

Understanding of developer handoff and real-world constraints

Experience improving UX for conversion, retention, or usability

Ability to challenge ideas respectfully and propose better solutions

What You Will Get

Long-term collaboration (not one-off gigs)

Freedom to think, analyze, and design

No micromanagement if you deliver quality

Opportunity to work on serious, real products

Respect for your design decisions — if they are well-reasoned

Final Note

We are not hiring a “Figma expert.”

We are hiring a designer who can think, analyze, and lead design decisions.

If you believe design is more than visuals — we want to talk to you.