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: undefined

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’re looking for a freelance UX designer to conduct a comprehensive UX audit of an existing Android app used by warehouse employees who manage and fulfill automotive parts orders. The goal is to identify usability issues, accessibility gaps, and design improvement opportunities that can enhance the app’s efficiency, making it more intuitive and aligned with Material Design 3 guidelines. This is a remote-friendly role requiring Eastern Time hours and is a 5-week engagement with the possibility of extension based on project needs. We’re looking for someone to start immediately.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 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

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

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• 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

Benefits

Heady offers a competitive hourly rate (up to $80/hour), flexibility in work arrangements, opportunities for skill and portfolio growth through challenging projects, and a supportive company culture that celebrates team successes.