Alongside

UI/UX Design

Job Description

Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams. We work on cutting-edge projects across different industries, always with a people-first and flexible mindset and we’re looking for a UI/UX Designer.

Key responsabilities:

  • Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs for web and mobile products.
  • Conduct user research, analyze insights, and turn findings into actionable design improvements.
  • Ensure consistency across platforms by contributing to and maintaining design systems.
  • Work with product and development teams to iterate based on feedback and usability testing.
  • Balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to deliver practical and elegant solutions.

Motion Design

  • Produce high-quality motion graphics, micro-interactions, animations, and transitions to enhance usability and brand storytelling.
  • Develop motion guidelines and patterns that support the overall product experience.
  • Use animation tools (e.g., After Effects, Figma Smart Animate, Lottie) to create assets optimized for digital delivery.
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure smooth implementation of animated components.

Branding & Visual Communication

  • Lead and execute company rebranding initiatives, including visual identity, brand guidelines, and creative direction.
  • Create and refine corporate presentations, pitch decks, marketing assets, and internal communication materials.
  • Ensure all materials reflect a cohesive, modern, and visually compelling brand image.
  • Work closely with leadership and marketing to maintain and evolve brand consistency across all touchpoints.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communication, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of professional UI/UX or motion design experience (junior or senior variants available).
  • Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX projects, motion design, and branding work.
  • Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar.
  • Experience with motion tools like After Effects, Lottie, Rive, or similar.
  • Understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design.
  • Ability to present design decisions clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience designing for mobile apps, SaaS products, or interactive experiences.
  • Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML/CSS, React, or similar) is a plus.
  • Strong storytelling ability with excellent visual hierarchy and typography foundations.
  • Experience developing or evolving brand identities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Benefits

  • Hourly rate of $10–$12;
  • Contractor or Freelancer - Full Time;
  • Remote work;
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment;
  • Opportunity to learn from experienced recruiters and grow within the company;
  • Involvement in international projects and clients;
  • Project with a duration of 12 months.

Please together with your CV submit your portfolio and most recent works.

To demonstrate your skills, please submit together with your CV and Portfolio a small example of how would improve www.alongside.team and particularly a 3D animation (Loom video or Gif) of any section, image or component of our website.