Hands-on creative, content and build roles
Hire a Web Designer | UI UX Designer | UX Designer
A web designer plans how a site looks and how visitors move through it. I start from the sitemap, page types and wireframes, then design pages that load fast, read clearly and lead to one action. It suits businesses launching a site or replacing one that looks fine but does not convert.
Pricing is scoped to each project. Book a call and I will tell you what yours involves.
- 10 yearsin digital growth
- 4 marketsUK, Australia, USA and Bangladesh
- 30-60-90day plan with a written checkpoint
- 1 callto scope your project
The role
What a web designer does and what you get
As your web designer, I will plan the sitemap, page types and wireframes before any visual work, design key templates: home, service, product and contact and write clear page structure, headings and calls to action. I work hands-on: I do the work myself, inside your accounts and files, and show you the output every week.
Before
The site looks dated, is hard to use on mobile, or does not lead visitors toward an enquiry or purchase.
With me as your web designer
- Plan the sitemap, page types and wireframes before any visual work
- Design key templates: home, service, product and contact
- Write clear page structure, headings and calls to action
- Check layouts on mobile, speed and accessibility before handover
Pricing
How pricing works
The cost of hiring a web designer depends on the number of unique templates and pages, whether the build is included or handed to a developer, the number of channels or platforms involved, the size of the team I work with, how long we work together and how quickly you need results. I scope every engagement to your situation and do not publish rates, so you pay only for the work your business needs.
What changes the scope
Number of unique templates and pagesWhether the build is included or handed to a developerThe number of channels or platformsTeam size and who needs to be managedLength of the engagementHow fast you need results
- Project
A defined piece of web designer work with a start, an end and agreed deliverables.
- Monthly retainer
Ongoing web designer work with a fixed monthly scope, reviewed every month.
- Fractional or part-time
A set number of days or hours each week, with me working inside your team.
Freelancer vs agency vs in-house for web designer work
| Option | Speed | Control | Accountability | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer (me) | Starts within days of agreeing scope | Direct access to the person doing the work | One named person answers for results | Scale up or down by month |
| Agency | Slower to start; account and delivery teams | Work passes through several people | Shared across a team and account manager | Fixed packages and notice periods |
| In-house hire | Slowest: recruiting and onboarding first | Full day-to-day control | Direct line manager, but one person covers many tasks | Long-term commitment, harder to change |
Where to hire
Where to hire a web designer: freelancer, agency, platform or in-house
You can hire a web designer through a marketplace, an agency, a specialist platform or directly. A graphic designer works on brand visuals and assets; a web designer designs the structure and experience of a website, where layout decisions affect conversion.
What to look for
Skills and portfolio to look for
Look for evidence of the skills the work needs, not a general portfolio. For web designer work that means wireframes and a sitemap, a design system of fonts and colours, WordPress or your platform and PageSpeed checks, and results you can verify.
The stack
wireframes and a sitemapa design system of fonts and coloursWordPress or your platformPageSpeed checks
How hiring me works
How my hiring process works
Hiring me works in three steps: a brief, a short trial on a defined piece of work, then deliverables on a set schedule. You see how I work before committing to a longer engagement.
- Brief and first output
Audit the current site and agree the sitemap and page types.
- Review and adjust
Deliver wireframes and the first design for review.
- Steady delivery
Finalise templates, hand over and measure the first results.
Proof
Case studies with numbers
These are real projects from my own records, with the first number shown exactly as it is reported in the full case study.
Case study
JAK’s Laundry
116
URLs on jakslaundry.com: 44 area pages, 9 sector pages, 30 item pages and 11 blog URLs
Read the case studyCase study
Best Puppies Food
11.7K
Google impressions (16 months)
Read the case studyCase study
Xnexz
0 → 125
URLs live from a blank page: 2 products, 24 pages, 8 collections, 98 articles
Read the case studyInterview questions
Interview questions to ask any web designer
Ask these before you hire anyone, including me. The point is to hear how they think and what they would do first.
- 01
Ask to see wireframes, not only finished screens.
- 02
Ask how they design for mobile first.
- 03
Ask what they would do in the first week if you hired them today.
Before the call
What to prepare before the call
Bring these to the call so we can scope the work in one conversation.
What to prepare before the call
- Your current site address and what you dislike
- Three sites you like and why
- The one action a visitor should take
- Your logo, colours and any brand guide
Next step
Hire me: scope, availability and next step
If this matches your situation, the next step is a short call. I will ask about your goal, your current set-up and your timing, then confirm whether I am the right web designer for the job.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on scope, timing and fit. Pricing is always scoped to your project.
What does a web designer do?
As your web designer, I plan the sitemap, page types and wireframes before any visual work, design key templates: home, service, product and contact, write clear page structure, headings and calls to action and check layouts on mobile, speed and accessibility before handover. I do the work myself and show you the output every week.
How much does it cost to hire a web designer?
Cost depends on the number of unique templates and pages, whether the build is included or handed to a developer, the number of channels or platforms, team size, engagement length and how quickly you need results. I scope each project individually instead of quoting a standard rate. Book a Call for a scoped quote and I will tell you exactly what your situation involves.
Freelance web designer vs agency: which is better?
A graphic designer works on brand visuals and assets; a web designer designs the structure and experience of a website, where layout decisions affect conversion. A freelancer gives you direct access and flexible commitment; an agency adds a larger bench. Tell me what you need on a call and I will say honestly which suits you.
When should I hire a web designer?
Hire a web designer when the site looks dated, is hard to use on mobile, or does not lead visitors toward an enquiry or purchase. If that sounds familiar, a short call is enough to confirm whether the role fits or whether something simpler would do.
What should I ask before hiring a web designer?
Ask to see wireframes, not only finished screens. Ask how they design for mobile first. Their answers matter less than whether they answer plainly, with specifics you can check. Book a Call and I will answer this for your specific situation. I explain my reasoning in plain English, so you can judge it for yourself.
How long until I see results from a web designer?
Timing depends on your starting point and the channel. In the first 30 days I audit the current site and agree the sitemap and page types. By day 60 I deliver wireframes and the first design for review. By day 90 I finalise templates, hand over and measure the first results. We agree these checkpoints before work starts.
Where can I hire one (Upwork, Fiverr, direct)?
You can hire through marketplaces such as Upwork or Fiverr, through a specialist platform, or directly. Marketplaces make comparison easy; hiring direct gives you a shorter route to the person doing the work. I take direct enquiries: book a call, describe the scope, and I will say whether I am the right fit.
Hourly vs monthly retainer pricing?
Hourly suits small, uncertain tasks; a monthly retainer suits ongoing work with a steady scope; a fixed project suits a defined deliverable. I choose the model with you, based on the number of unique templates and pages and how long the work runs. Book a Call and I will recommend one; there is no standard rate card.
Last updated:
Ready to talk about your web designer project?
A 30-minute call. You leave with three priorities, whether or not we work together.
Book a Call