Description:
Basic Description:
The UX/UI Designer will manage the design, layout and functionality of our websites for a user-friendly and visually appealing user interface. They will tackle a wide variety of projects related to multi-website design and functionality, which will include collaboration with our developer team. In this role, the designer will conceptualize and create visuals across the brand including front-end web design and illustrations in other user-facing software. They will create both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help us grow our business.
Responsibilities:
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Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with web developer, project managers for specific software
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Create designs that honor company brand
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Design a web brand/design system that flows with all company sites
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Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
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Design with accessibility and a full range of screen sizes in mind
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Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets
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Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
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Create original designs in collaboration with the graphic design team
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Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
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Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (i.e. responsiveness) and interaction
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Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
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Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images
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Works closely with other departments on all front-end design needs (i.e. Marketing, Servicing)
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Frequent collaboration with back-end developer team
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Research current UX/UI design trends and best industry practices
Requirements:
Qualifications & Skills:
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2-3+ years UI/UX Designer or similar role
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Demonstrated proficiency in field
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Knowledge of wireframe tools and high-fidelity mock-ups
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High proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and After Effects
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Solid understanding of CSS frameworks and capable of using browser debugging tools for troubleshooting
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Strong knowledge of front-end development web programming languages such as HTML, Python, JavaScript & CSS
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A/B testing, web and email marketing is a plus
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Team player, strong communication skills and self-starter
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Good time-management skills
