Heady - UX Designer – Freelance (UX Audit for Android App)

UX Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Heady

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

Heady is a digital product consultancy that provides full-service strategy, design, full-stack development, and growth enablement for a wide range of industries. We partner with companies from startups to Fortune 500s to deliver impactful technology and design solutions that drive real business results. We are looking for a freelance UX designer to conduct a comprehensive UX audit of an existing Android app used by warehouse employees managing automotive parts orders. The aim is to identify usability issues, accessibility gaps, and design improvement opportunities to enhance the app’s efficiency, intuitiveness, and alignment with Material Design 3 guidelines. This is a 5-week engagement with potential for extension. The role is remote-friendly, but requires ET hours.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in UX design, research, or product design
• Proven experience conducting UX audits, heuristic evaluations, or design assessments
• Deep understanding of Material Design principles and Android design patterns
• Familiarity with WCAG / Android accessibility standards
• Proficiency in Figma (file organization, components, and design systems)
• Strong communication and presentation skills to synthesize findings for design and product teams

What You’ll Do

• Review and evaluate the app against Material Design 3 and Android accessibility standards
• Conduct a Figma file review to assess design consistency, component usage, and adherence to design system principles
• Analyze existing personas and user needs
• Perform a product journey audit to identify friction points and inefficiencies in key workflows (e.g., order picking, tracking, and fulfillment)
• Review existing product data to uncover usability patterns or problem areas
• Recommend and prioritize UI/UX improvements, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility
• Identify design opportunities that could streamline workflows or enhance user satisfaction
• Create a Findings Report that synthesizes your insights, supported by visuals, examples, and actionable recommendations

Nice to Haves

• Experience designing for enterprise, logistics, or warehouse operations environments
• Background in UX research or service design
• Ability to visualize opportunities through concept sketches or quick design mockups

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly rate (up to $80/hour) - paid fairly for the value and expertise you bring.
• The chance to work with a talented global / remote-friendly team.
• Flexibility - we trust you to manage your time and deliver without micromanagement.
• Opportunities to grow your skills (and portfolio) by working on interesting, challenging projects that touch multiple areas.
• A culture of kindness and support - you’ll be respected, heard, and part of a team that celebrates wins together.