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Barbiana Liu

New York, NY, USA

Transforming Ideas into Memorable Brands

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Vaibhav Khulbe

India

∞ Converting ideas into digital products ✓

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Luka Baramishvili

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Frontend Developer

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Chris Luniewicz

Massachusetts, USA

Sr. Visual Designer & No-Code Developer

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Quinn Foster

Lafayette, LA, USA

Impactful Journalist & Copy Editor to the Rescue

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Adriano Reis

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Full-stack no-code designer ✨

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Stacey Troutman

Houston, TX, USA

happiness starts with your brand 🧡

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Khushbakht Hashim

Pakistan

Helping Food and Beverage Industries Stand Out🍔🎨

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André Duarte

Portugal

Helping your brand grow

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Rajan Dave

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Product Designer & No-Code Developer.

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Design By Sevd

Turkey

Elegant brand & web design for the dreamers.

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Marie Dyachenko

Ukraine

Design that resonates ✶ Product ✶ Web

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Brandon Hernández

United States

Frontend Developer

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Jonathan Martinez

New York, NY, USA

Product Strategy & Design for Ambitious Founders

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Prathamesh Agrawal

India

Innovative UI/UX Designer & Framer Developer

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Téa Rae Designs

United States

Digital Content Hub - Websites, Graphics & Copy

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Manish Pandey

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Framer Expert. Website Designer and Developer.

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David Blnke 🔥

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Senior Product and Brand Designer | Framer Expert

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Jithin Kumar

India

Visual and Product Designer & Framer Expert

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Harsh Shah

India

UI/UX Wizard: Designing Websites, Apps & Framer

Common projects for Web Designers

Website Design or Redesign: Creating a new website or updating an existing one to improve its look and functionality.

Responsive Design: Making a website mobile-friendly to ensure it works well on all devices.

E-commerce Site Design: Designing a user-friendly online store with shopping cart and payment functionalities.

UI/UX Design: Improving a website's user interface and user experience to make it more intuitive and engaging.

Branding: Creating a consistent visual identity for a company or product across all web pages.

SEO Optimization: Designing a website with SEO best practices in mind to improve its search engine rankings.

Tips for working with and hiring Web Designers

Before you start, have a clear vision of your website's needs

This includes the design, functionality, and any specific features you want the site to have. Sharing these details with your web designer from the beginning will ensure a smooth collaboration.

Review the web designer's portfolio on their Contra profile

Look for projects similar to yours and note the quality, creativity, and functionality of their work. This will give you a good idea of their capabilities and style.

Communication is key to a successful project

Clarify your expectations from the start and maintain open lines of communication throughout the project. Use Contra's in-built messaging system to stay connected and provide feedback.

Understand the payment terms on Contra

Web designers on Contra can be paid per project, per hour, per milestone, or on a retainer basis. Ensure you agree on a payment plan that suits both parties before starting the project.

How to hire Web Designers

Define your needs

Before you start your search, identify what you need from a web designer. This could include specific design features, a time frame for completion, and your budget.

Post a detailed job

Create a job post on Contra that clearly outlines your project requirements. Be sure to include the skills and experience you're looking for in a web designer.

Review applications

Once you receive applications, review each one carefully. Look at each freelancer's portfolio and experience to see if they're a good fit for your project.

Conduct interviews

Interview a few potential freelancers to get a better understanding of their skills and work style. Use Contra's in-built messaging system to communicate with them.

Make an offer

When you've found the right web designer, make an offer using Contra's platform. This will include a contract and payment agreement. Once the freelancer accepts the offer, you can begin working together on your project.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Web Designers

1. Can you tell me about a project you've worked on that is similar to mine?

2. What is your process for creating a website from scratch?

3. How do you handle feedback and revisions during the design process?

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The talent I find on Contra has been excellent. But aside from that, Contra’s community differentiates Contra from other freelancing platforms. I love the responsiveness of the Contra team, and how invested they are in your success. I actually pay freelancers I’ve found outside of Contra through Contra because I love the platform so much, especially that they don’t take a cut of your payment.


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UX Research Consulting Firm

I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.


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Creator Store

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Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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Web design involves creating the visual aesthetics and usability of a website. Web designers use various design software and coding languages to make a website look good and function well on all devices.

Web design involves creating the visual aesthetics and usability of a website. Web designers use various design software and coding languages to make a website look good and function well on all devices.

A freelance web designer uses their skills in design and programming to create or redesign websites. They work with clients to understand their needs, create a design that meets these needs, and then build the website. They may also maintain and update the site after it's launched.

Hiring a web designer on Contra allows you to view their portfolio, chat with them directly, negotiate terms, and pay them all in one place. Contra's secure platform also makes it easy to manage your project and ensure a successful outcome.

You can browse through web designers' profiles on Contra or post a job detailing your project needs. Web designers who match your requirements can apply for the job, and you can choose the one who fits your project best.

Web design skills are needed for a variety of projects, such as creating a new website, redesigning an existing site, developing an e-commerce platform, improving a site's user experience, or creating a consistent brand identity across a website.

The cost of hiring a web designer on Contra can range from $25 to $80 per hour. The final cost will depend on the complexity of the project, the designer's experience, and the agreed payment terms.

Web designers on Contra can be paid per project, per hour, per milestone, or on a retainer basis. All payments are made through the platform, and Contra holds the funds in escrow until the work is completed to ensure both parties are protected.

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