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/UI- Own design solutions end-to-end, from concept through to delivery in production - Design intuitive and visually compelling UX/UI solutions for websites and digital products - Create responsive, mobile first designs across mobile, tablet, and desktop - Translate briefs and requirements into clear, well-reasoned design solutions - Produce wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs - Design and prototype micro interactions, transitions, and animations that enhance usability and clarity - Design, build, and maintain UI components and scalable design systems - Support website builds, redesigns, and ongoing optimisation work - Ensure consistency with brand guidelines across all digital touchpoints - Maintain and evolve design systems and UI components over time - Ensure high standards of design quality, usability, and consistency across all projects - Iterate designs based on feedback, performance data, and user behaviour insightsBrand and Visual Systems- Translate brand strategy into distinctive digital design systems and experiences - Develop brand systems, logos, and brand identities where required - Apply strong typographic, layout, and visual hierarchy principles to create cohesive, high-quality work - Define and maintain visual direction across projects, ensuring brand integrity - Ensure alignment between brand identity and UX/UI execution - Present and justify design decisions with confidence, considering brand, user experience, and commercial implicationsTechnical and Delivery- Design within CMS constraints, including platforms such as WordPress - Collaborate closely with developers to ensure precise implementation of designs, interactions, and motion, maintaining fidelity between design intent and final build - Take responsibility for how design translates into production, ensuring that animation, interaction, and layout behave as intended - Assist in domain configuration and DNS management for website and campaign launches - Apply and verify DNS records including A, CNAME, MX, and TXT as part of deployment workflows - Work cross functionally to ensure correct setup of domains, SSL, and hosting - Design with awareness of web performance, SEO, accessibility standards, and modern best practicesTools and Platforms- Advanced experience of Figma, particularly prototyping and interaction design - Familiarity with Framer and modern no code tools - Experience designing within CMS environments such as WordPress - Exposure to React based environments is beneficialAbout You- Proven experience as a Web Designer or UX/UI Designer - Strong understanding of UX principles, accessibility, and inclusive design - Fluent in both Portuguese and English - Experience designing cross device experiences using a mobile first approach - Strong visual design skills with excellent attention to detail - Ability to balance usability, performance, and aesthetics in real world builds - Comfortable working in a fast paced, delivery focused environment - Confident operating across design, brand, and technical considerationsNice to Have- Strong motion and interaction design capability for web - Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - Experience working closely with developers in production environments - Understanding of web performance and SEO principlesWhat We Offer- Competitive salary and benefits - Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning - Hybrid working model