The Job:
Are you ready to step into the world of UX design? If you have the foundational UX and web design skills and you thrive on creating stunning, high-fidelity prototypes and design assets, this role could be for you. We're seeking a motivated self-starter who can produce beautiful designs and maintain top-notch organization in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud. If creativity and precision are your strengths, let's talk!
What you will be doing:
- Facilitate or actively participate in brainstorming sessions using design thinking to gather diverse perspectives and foster shared ownership.
- Collaborate with UX researcher on user-centered wireframes, flow diagrams, and prototypes for effective communication of design concepts to leaders and stakeholders.
- Translate initial concepts and wireframes into high-fidelity prototypes in Figma with responsive designs for desktop and mobile.
- Effectively communicate design specifications to web development and collaborate web developers to translate mockups into fully functional web interfaces.
- Develop custom web illustrations to complement or clarify web copy and help tell our story visually.
- Use data and best practices to recommend and facilitate updates and additions to existing design system and component library, including new or updated blocks, components, styles, or interactions.
- Conduct user testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs.
- Create and maintain design assets, such as style guides and component libraries.
- Keep component library and design system files organized and up-to-date.
- Support content entry in Optimizely CMS.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with corporate brand guidelines and web accessibility standards in all designs and experiences.
What you will likely bring:
- Strong proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to work well under deadlines, self-starter, innovative
- Basic HTML and CSS knowledge
- Knowledge of user-centered design principles and best practices
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- Ability to demonstrate your skills through a comprehensive design portfolio
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
What could set you apart:
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- A design portfolio that wows us
- Previous experience in Episerver/Optimizely
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English