UX Designer freelance rates breakdown
UX Designers on YunoJuno offer a wide range of services across various industries, with rates reflecting their expertise, experience, and project requirements.
Factors that increase rates
- Specialisation in complex sectors (fintech, healthcare, enterprise systems)
- Years of experience, particularly with major brands
- Expertise in advanced UX research methodologies
- Proficiency in multiple design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
- Leadership experience and team management capabilities
- Additional certifications and qualifications
Factors that decrease rates
- Junior or mid-level experience
- Limited industry-specific knowledge
- Basic tool proficiency only
- Narrow scope of UX skills
- Remote-only work (versus on-site)
Rate discussion tips
When discussing rates with UX Designers, consider:
- Clearly outline project complexity and deliverables
- Specify if workshops or stakeholder management is required
- Discuss timeline expectations and team integration needs
- Consider whether research phases are included
- Define responsibilities for user testing and iteration rounds
Common pricing models
Day rates are most common for UX Designers, particularly for longer-term projects. Fixed project rates are occasionally used for defined scope work like specific feature designs or research sprints. Hourly rates are less common but might apply for consultation or advisory roles.
Typical services and cost variations
UX Designers typically offer:
- User research and interviews (higher rates due to complexity)
- Wireframing and prototyping (standard rates)
- User journey mapping (standard rates)
- Usability testing (higher rates for comprehensive testing)
- Workshop facilitation (premium rates for in-person sessions)
- Information architecture (varies by project scope)
- Team training and mentoring (premium rates)
How YunoJuno helps
YunoJuno simplifies the UX Designer hiring process by:
- Providing transparent rate benchmarks
- Verifying designer credentials and experience
- Facilitating clear contract terms
- Managing payments securely
- Offering direct communication channels
- Supporting both remote and on-site engagement models
