Freelance · Web design · Madrid
Freelance web designer in Madrid
Tailored web design and development in Madrid, working as a freelance. I handle every project end to end: brief, design, code, motion and delivery. No intermediaries, no account manager, no overhead layers of a big agency. Direct contact is the main value of well-done freelance.
Advantages of working with a freelance
Direct communication with the person doing the work. Faster iterations. Rates without agency overhead (offices, account managers, marketing). Design decisions made by the person signing the work. For small and medium projects this is pure efficiency. For big projects with many stakeholders, an agency makes sense — a freelance isn't always the right answer.
When NOT to hire a freelance
If your project needs capacity to move 10 people simultaneously, an agency is better. If you need a deep full-stack team (complex backend, devops, infrastructure), a solo freelance falls short. If you want a dedicated account manager and formal weekly meetings, an agency gives that structure. If what you value is direct contact, agility and design with personality — go for it.
Project types I do well
Small and medium corporate sites (5-15 sections). Product or launch landings. Sites for independent professionals (architects, doctors, lawyers, photographers, other artists). Portfolios for small studios. Institutional sites for associations, NGOs, cultural projects. Some e-commerce that isn't too complex (up to ~100 products on Shopify).
How a freelance invoices
Per closed project when scope is clear. If the project has high uncertainty, hourly with weekly cap. Payment in two or three phases (initial deposit + design delivery + final delivery). Invoice with IVA. If you work from Europe, intracommunity ITP without IVA (with validated VIES number). No surprises.
Looking for a freelance for your next website?
Tell me about the project, no formalities. I reply within 24 hours with first feedback and, if it makes sense, a free 30-minute call.
Start a projectFAQ
Price difference between freelance and agency?
Reference: a corporate site that a mid-sized agency charges €8,000-15,000 for I do between €4,000-8,000. Not because I work cheaper, but because I have no office + account manager + marketing overhead. Work and result are comparable; what changes is the structure.
What if I need someone else on the project?
I have a trusted network of collaborators (other freelances) to add to the project if needed: heavy illustration, photography, 3D motion, complex backend. I coordinate them. For the client, still one point of contact — me — but team behind when the project calls for it.
Are you more designer or developer?
Both. I come from design but I've been developing for years. That means design is done thinking about how it'll be implemented (no technically absurd designs), and development is done respecting design decisions (no visual shortcuts). For web projects, it's a combo that saves a lot of back-and-forth.
What happens if you go on holiday or fall ill?
I give advance notice of any planned absences. For emergencies (illness), I have collaborators who can cover project follow-up in my absence. Files always live in accessible repositories, not on my hard drive. But let's be honest: freelance is a single point of failure, and that's part of the trade-off.
Do you sign a contract?
Yes, always. For any project above €1,000 there's a signed contract: scope, timelines, payment milestones, IP transfer at close, cancellation policy. My template adapted to the project. No legal surprises.
How do you handle communication during the project?
Email for official matters and files. WhatsApp/Slack for quick questions during working hours. Weekly or biweekly video call for progress review. Figma comments for specific design feedback. The key: I reply to all messages within the same business day.