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 a Freelance Designer with a strong emphasis on UI to support one of the most recognizable financial brands in the country, a client celebrated for its bold creative ambitions and culturally resonant work. This is an opportunity to contribute to digital product experiences that reach millions of people, working within a collaborative and fast-moving team environment. This is a remote freelance role from June 15 through September 3, 2026.

Role Requirements

4 to 6 years of experience, with an agency setting preferred
Bring a strong UI sensibility and visual design craft to digital product work, with complementary UX capabilities that inform and elevate your output
Implement a combination of strategic, conceptual, and design skills across a variety of deliverable types
Create and manage original, visually compelling work that is both on-brand and purposeful
Skilled in establishing and maintaining visual design systems, with experience creating and deploying tokenized components for scalable design
Adept at utilizing AI tools to inform and streamline the design process, from research to prototyping
Collaborate effectively with clients and various teams within AKQA, contributing to a culture of openness and continuous improvement

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

A compelling portfolio of work with clear evidence of strong UI craft across digital products and services
A drive to break boundaries and craft the best ideas of their kind
Fearlessly and boundlessly creative, relentlessly attentive to detail
Excellent knowledge of Figma, including setting up and utilizing Figma libraries
Strong proficiency with leading industry-standard UX design and prototyping tools

Location & Commitment

Remote (United States only)
June 15, 2026 through September 3, 2026
40 hours/week
Available during core business hours, U.S. Eastern Time
Expected compensation: $2,200 to $2,600/week

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

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