User Experience / User Interface Designer

Job description

UI Design (approx.

55%)
Create a broad range of visual design elements for a diverse range of experiences and interfaces and meet the quality standards and goals of the Client and Team.
Client meetings: Sometimes presenting our work and walking Clients through our design process.

Taking notes relating to functionality, designs, content types, etc;
Brainstorming with the Team on storyboards, style frames, UI look, UX flow and brainstorm solutions for a project;
Light creative direction and art direction responsibilities contributing to the designs of others on our Team.

Helping conceptualize a project's vision;
Understand and Execute within a Client's Brand Guidelines and Design Language
Producing various creative documentation, style guides and animation references for developers to understand artwork form and function;
Creating design moodboards with research and inspiration in order to help direct the style of a project;
Helping our Accounts Team understand potential budgetary requirements for projects by providing labor estimates and any design expenses (stock assets, tools, etc..);
Ensure Quality Control and Art Reviews leading up to Design Phase milestones to successfully reach project requirements and schedule gates.
Working with developers and animators to export 2D, 2.5D and 3D artwork for software development and/or visual content creation
In collaboration with Team Leads, annual Smart Goals are created to help you grow your skills, learning new techniques, tools, styles and progress in your role;
Quality Assurance Testing: Checking in with devs and designers throughout the project.

Also, performed at the end of a project per our Design Phase process.
UX Design (approx.

40%)
Uphold the vision of the interactive experience through thoughtful design of key interactions, user flows, and information architecture;
Produce UX flow diagrams, information architecture, content strategy, wireframes, prototypes, and presentations with support and supervision of Team Lead and others;
Support and conduct UX research to better understand a Client's users.

This will include interactive interfaces as well as spaces through journey mapping;
Strong focus and delivery on information architecture and content organization;
Advocate for users and their needs throughout the project lifecycle;
Work closely with developers and designers to ensure that the project's UX design is understood and upheld;
Participate in Discovery, Plan and other phases of the Creative Process;
Help our Accounts Team understand potential budgetary requirements for projects;
Contribute to creative project solutions and RFP responses in both narrative and spec work and/or concepts;
Keep an iterative approach to design and be open to feedback from Users, Client, and Team;
Balance time and priorities across several different projects/tasks (large and/or small) simultaneously;
Keep a good understanding of the big picture of the project, including how decisions impact financial outcomes;
Business & Agency Development (approx.

5%)
Participate, as needed, in new Client business opportunities;
Recommend and participate in associations and event opportunities, where applicable;
Assist the Team's preparation for various deliverables and milestones for successful Client relationships;
Perform efficient research on Client projects to gain valuable insights informing creative
decisions (done within the budget parameters);
Remain informed of industry tools and trends in tech, software, and innovation, enlighten Teams when necessary (ex: How might AI tools for UX Prototyping or Concept Art speed up your workflow?)
From time to time, contribute to the company's Marketing needs: i.e. presentations, social media, website, case studies, talks, recruitment, etc;
Requirements
Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Work Experience
5-7+ years experience in UI / UX design or a related field within agency setting preferred
Strong portfolio that demonstrates aesthetic & strategically creative solutions
Key Skills Set
Great design & layout skills, with an eye for composition, color, padding, typography
Can-do attitude, with an eagerness to learn new programs and processes
Familiarity with Agile work cycles, waterfall and/or other methodologies
Extreme attention to detail including presentation prep, double-checking visuals and reviewing other Team Members' work
Highly efficient time management skills
Ability to prioritize and hold oneself accountable
Capable of multitasking on the production of multiple projects and successful time
Management skills
Open-minded attitude to thrive in our fast paced, innovative ecosystem
Hand drawing/sketching skills (not required, but a bonus)
Passion for emerging interactive Technologies like AR, MR, VR, touch interfaces, immersive tools, etc
Must exhibit a high level of confidentiality
Equipment And Applications
High proficiency in Figma, Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, etc
Used to working in collaborative project management tools like Miro, Monday, Click-Up, Trello, Wrike, etc
Working knowledge of all standard office equipment
Nice to have: Familiarity with AI, LLMs, and Generative Art creation tools.
Benefits

Amazing Team Culture and Collaboration
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity / Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Remote/Choice Hybrid Culture: Our Team is required to be in-office during
Client Meetings, Team Events, Technical Collaboration, R&D, QA, etc.
Wellness Resources
Pet Insurance, LifeLock, Global Travel Assistance

Required Skill Profession

Art And Design Workers