About the role

This is a freelance, hourly contract role working on a project basis

Job Details:

We are seeking a UX/UI designer who can improve usability, spacing, hierarchy and clarity

across product pages, dashboards and marketing surfaces.

This role is not purely visual. The ideal candidate understands product thinking, user flows and

conversion optimization, and can translate business goals into clean, intuitive interfaces.

You will collaborate closely with product and development to refine layouts, improve navigation

clarity and create a more modern, cohesive design system.

Responsibilities

Audit existing TRD Data and website pages for usability and design inconsistencies

Improve spacing, typography hierarchy and visual clarity

Redesign key product landing pages and dashboard entry points

Help simplify navigation and highlight product features more effectively

Create Figma files that are organized and developer ready

Establish basic design system guidelines including spacing rules, typography scale and component patterns

Iterate based on feedback from product leadership

Suggest UX improvements based on user behavior and engagement patterns

Provide guidance on improving subscription conversion through layout and messaging

clarity

Qualifications

4+ years experience in UX/UI design

Strong portfolio demonstrating clean, modern SaaS or data product design

Experience designing dashboards or data-heavy interfaces

Strong understanding of layout systems, spacing principles and typography

Highly proficient in Figma

Ability to work within an existing brand and improve it without reinventing everything

Comfortable collaborating with product and engineering teams

Nice to have:

Experience with media, publishing or B2B products

Familiarity with analytics-driven design decisions

Skills & Tags

go ai data analytics product design marketing

Aplyr's read

The Real Deal is a niche media powerhouse for real estate professionals, attracting talent passionate about in-depth industry analysis and market trends.
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What's promising

•Strong reputation in real estate journalism with a focus on in-depth industry analysis.
•Expanding coverage beyond NYC to major markets like Miami, LA, and Dallas.
•Hiring diverse roles, indicating growth and investment in digital and editorial capabilities.

What to watch

•Media industry volatility could impact job security and growth opportunities.
•Niche focus may limit career advancement for those seeking broader media experience.
•Heavy reliance on real estate advertising might pose revenue risks during market downturns.

Why The Real Deal

•Specializes in real estate, offering unparalleled industry insights and networking opportunities.
•Expanding geographical coverage provides employees with exposure to diverse real estate markets.
•Combines traditional journalism with digital innovation, appealing to tech-savvy media professionals.

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About The Real Deal

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The Real Deal is a leading source of news and analysis on the real estate industry, focusing on the commercial and residential markets in New York City and beyond.