Cactus Communications
Cactus Communications

Freelance, UI/UX Designer

May 7, 2025
Full-time
Remote · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Not Applicable
Designer
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Overview

Editage Digital Media Solution (DMS) works with scientists, universities, organizations, societies, and publishers across more than 150 accounts from around the world. At Impact Science, we work with different stakeholders of the scientific landscape to visualize and disseminate their work. Through our content writing and design services, we convert complex scientific ideas into engaging content and visuals tailored to different audiences. Our marketing team creates tailored promotion and distribution strategies to help researchers and organizations create a media presence. Read more about Impact Science and past projects here.

As a UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for designing landing pages, academic, university and marketing emailers, newsletters, website design and mock-ups, microsites**, and more.** Your role will involve translating client briefs into intuitive and visually engaging digital experiences that align with user needs and business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Design user-friendly, responsive interfaces for landing pages, websites, emailers, newsletters, and microsites.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to present design concepts.
  • Understand client briefs, user requirements, and project objectives to deliver impactful UI/UX solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external web development vendors to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
  • Maintain consistency with brand guidelines and design standards across all digital assets.
  • Stay updated with UI/UX trends and best practices to continuously improve design quality.
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery while meeting client expectations.

Qualifications And Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communication, or related fields.
  • 4-6 years of proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing web, landing pages, emailers, newsletters, and microsite designs
  • Advanced skills in design tools such as Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  • Understanding of responsive design, user-centered design principles, and accessibility standards.
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress (preferred but not mandatory).

Application Process

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, the selection process involves an initial screening by a recruiter, 1 assignment and 1 interview round.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

  • Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
  • Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
  • Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
  • Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About CACTUS

At Cactus Communications, we break barriers between science and researchers. We are a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. At CACTUS, we champion an "accelerate from anywhere" culture that fuels our high-performance mindset. Flexibility isn't just a benefit—it’s the cornerstone of our productivity. By empowering our teams to work when and where they thrive best, we ensure innovation, drive, and excellence remain at the heart of everything we do. Together we, Power research. Empower people.