Job Title: Senior Web DesignerLocation: PortugalRole: Permanent and hybridCompany IntroductionEloa Labs is a brand-new and fast-growing startup partnering with startups and ambitious businesses to create software that endures.
We produce intelligent web and mobile applications, carefully designed and built for scale.As we continue to grow, we are looking for ambitious, organised and proactive individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited by the opportunity to play a key role in building and shaping a company from the ground up.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Web Designer who can take ownership of design solutions end to end, from initial concept through to final implementation, across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
This is a hands-on role focused on designing and delivering high quality digital experiences that hold up in real environments.
You will be expected to lead design execution across UX, UI, motion, and brand, ensuring that work is not only visually strong but usable, performant, and fully realised in build.You will be expected to operate with a high level of accountability, working across design quality, brand integrity, and technical feasibility, and ensuring that ideas translate cleanly into production.Core ResponsibilitiesWeb Design and UX/UIOwn design solutions end-to-end, from concept through to delivery in productionDesign intuitive and visually compelling UX/UI solutions for websites and digital productsCreate responsive, mobile first designs across mobile, tablet, and desktopTranslate briefs and requirements into clear, well-reasoned design solutionsProduce wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designsDesign and prototype micro interactions, transitions, and animations that enhance usability and clarityDesign, build, and maintain UI components and scalable design systemsSupport website builds, redesigns, and ongoing optimisation workEnsure consistency with brand guidelines across all digital touchpointsMaintain and evolve design systems and UI components over timeEnsure high standards of design quality, usability, and consistency across all projectsIterate designs based on feedback, performance data, and user behaviour insightsBrand and Visual SystemsTranslate brand strategy into distinctive digital design systems and experiencesDevelop brand systems, logos, and brand identities where requiredApply strong typographic, layout, and visual hierarchy principles to create cohesive, high-quality workDefine and maintain visual direction across projects, ensuring brand integrityEnsure alignment between brand identity and UX/UI executionPresent and justify design decisions with confidence, considering brand, user experience, and commercial implicationsTechnical and DeliveryDesign within CMS constraints, including platforms such as WordPressCollaborate closely with developers to ensure precise implementation of designs, interactions, and motion, maintaining fidelity between design intent and final buildTake responsibility for how design translates into production, ensuring that animation, interaction, and layout behave as intendedAssist in domain configuration and DNS management for website and campaign launchesApply and verify DNS records including A, CNAME, MX, and TXT as part of deployment workflowsWork cross functionally to ensure correct setup of domains, SSL, and hostingDesign with awareness of web performance, SEO, accessibility standards, and modern best practicesTools and PlatformsAdvanced experience of Figma, particularly prototyping and interaction designFamiliarity with Framer and modern no code toolsExperience designing within CMS environments such as WordPressExposure to React based environments is beneficialAbout YouProven experience as a Web Designer or UX/UI DesignerStrong understanding of UX principles, accessibility, and inclusive designFluent in both Portuguese and EnglishExperience designing cross device experiences using a mobile first approachStrong visual design skills with excellent attention to detailAbility to balance usability, performance, and aesthetics in real world buildsComfortable working in a fast paced, delivery focused environmentConfident operating across design, brand, and technical considerationsNice to HaveStrong motion and interaction design capability for webWorking knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptExperience working closely with developers in production environmentsUnderstanding of web performance and SEO principlesWhat We OfferCompetitive salary and benefitsOpportunities for professional growth and continuous learningHybrid working model