Description:
Web Designer (Design Only, No Dev) | Project-Based - Full-Time Path | SOL StudiosLocation: Remote (Australia-based)
Type: Project-based with clear path to full-time employment
Compensation: $60,000–$95,000+ per year (scaling with volume and transition to salary)
SOL Studios is a digital studio specialising in custom web design and development for Australian businesses.
We build digital hubs - conversion-focused websites designed to connect every touchpoint of a business and drive measurable results. Our clients come to us because they understand their website is a long-term business asset, not a quick marketing fix.
We work with modern frameworks, custom code, and AI-assisted workflows. Projects are scoped properly, delivered with clarity, and built to scale.
This is a design-only role. You will NOT be developing or building websites.
We're looking for a designer to own the design phase of client projects. You design in Figma, hand off to our development team, and move on to the next project.
What you'll be doing:
- Designing layouts, prototypes, and UI/UX in Figma (design only - no coding required)
- Creating responsive web designs for multi-page sites, landing pages, and eCommerce builds
- Delivering design systems, component libraries, and asset exports ready for development handoff
- Occasionally presenting design decisions to clients
- Collaborating with our development team to ensure seamless handoffs
Required:
- 3–6 years professional design experience (UI/UX for web)
- Strong portfolio showing genuine design craft (not template customisation work)
- Proficiency in Figma
- Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and conversion-focused design
- Australian-based and available for remote collaboration
Bonus (not required):
- Formal design education
- Basic HTML/CSS knowledge or interest in learning to code
- Familiarity with WordPress, Bricks, or Webflow
- Experience working in small studios or agencies
Portfolio requirement:
Your application must include links to at least 2 full websites you've designed, with a short note on your role and design process.
Important: If you're a developer who also designs, or identify as a "web designer/developer," that's fine - but this role is design only. Development is handled by our team.
Project-based rates (examples):
- One-page landing page: $300–$400
- Multi-page site (3–6 pages): $600–$800
- Mid-sized site (7–12 pages): $900–$1,200
- Large site (12–20 pages): $1,400–$1,800
- eCommerce or complex builds: $1,800–$2,500
Payment terms:
50% on project start, 50% on final design handoff.
Volume trajectory:
- Months 1–3: 2–3 projects/month (~$3,000/month)
- Months 4–9: 4–6 projects/month (~$6,000/month)
- Months 10–12+: Transition to full-time salary ($85k–$95k) or continue project-based with guaranteed volume
Revision efficiency bonus:
+5% project fee if final design is approved within 2 revision rounds.
Retention bonus:
- After 6 months: $1,500
- After 12 months: $3,000 + salary negotiation or guaranteed monthly project volume
Referral bonus:
$500 for referring another quality designer who completes 3 projects with SOL.
Clear structure:
Fixed project payouts with milestone-based payments. No hourly timesheets. No scope creep.
Genuine progression:
Start project-based, scale to full-time. Join as a founding team member with growth opportunities.
Flexibility:
Remote work with flexible hours.
Quality work:
Every project is scoped properly and built to last. Portfolio-quality work for clients who value design.
Growth opportunity:
Direct exposure to modern development workflows. Learn custom development if you're interested.
Applications handled directly via LinkedIn.
Your application must include:
- Links to at least 2 full websites you've designed
- A short note on your role in each (design process, deliverables, outcomes)
- Why you're interested in joining SOL Studios
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
The first 3 projects serve as a mutual assessment period at standard rates. After 3 projects, we'll discuss ongoing commitment and lock in guaranteed monthly minimums.
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