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Senior UX/UI Designer - Remote

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Remote · US Full-time Senior 3w ago

About the role

About

Our client, a rapidly growing technology startup, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior UX/UI Designer to join their fully remote team. This position is pivotal in shaping intuitive and engaging user experiences across our digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for aesthetics, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and a proven ability to translate complex user needs into seamless and visually appealing interfaces.
This is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute your creative talents from anywhere.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design process from concept to launch, creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
  • Translate user insights and business requirements into elegant, intuitive, and functional user interfaces.
  • Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits to ensure consistency across all products.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define user experience strategies and product roadmaps.
  • Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
  • Present design concepts and rationale effectively to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Iterate on designs based on feedback, data analytics, and user testing results.
  • Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.
  • Ensure accessibility standards are met in all designs.
  • Optimize user journeys to improve conversion rates and user satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing complex web and mobile applications.
  • Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
  • Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design principles.
  • Experience conducting various forms of user research and usability testing.
  • Familiarity with front-end development principles and constraints is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead design initiatives and mentor other designers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing complex web and mobile applications.
  • Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
  • Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design principles.
  • Experience conducting various forms of user research and usability testing.
  • Familiarity with front-end development principles and constraints is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead design initiatives and mentor other designers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design process from concept to launch, creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications.
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
  • Translate user insights and business requirements into elegant, intuitive, and functional user interfaces.
  • Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits to ensure consistency across all products.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define user experience strategies and product roadmaps.
  • Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
  • Present design concepts and rationale effectively to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Iterate on designs based on feedback, data analytics, and user testing results.
  • Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.
  • Ensure accessibility standards are met in all designs.
  • Optimize user journeys to improve conversion rates and user satisfaction.

Skills

Adobe XDAgileFigmaInVisionScrumSketch

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