Immediate Need: Hiring UI/UX Designer (Remote)

Job Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned Senior UI/UX Designer with expertise in Figma to join our dynamic team. You should have a minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with demonstrated success in leading design projects.

In this role, you will lead our design processes, create engaging user experiences, and mentor junior designers. This position requires creativity, attention to detail, and project management skills.

UI/UX Designer Responsibilities:

– Lead and facilitate design brainstorming and ideation sessions with cross-functional teams.
– Understand and translate user needs, business requirements, and technical capabilities into innovative and compelling design solutions.
– Develop high-level and detailed storyboards, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
– Use Figma to create engaging, efficient, and user-friendly designs.
– Conduct user research, user testing, and analytics to inform design decisions.
– Influence and implement evolving UI/UX industry trends and best practices.
– Collaborate with other senior designers and stakeholders to create a coherent vision of user experiences.
– Mentor and provide feedback to junior designers to ensure best practices and quality.
– Present and defend designs and key deliverables to peers and executive-level stakeholders.

Required Skills/Experience:

– Degree in Design, Computer Science, or relevant field.
– Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer, with at least 2-3 years in a senior or lead role.
– A portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating user-centered design solutions.
– Proficiency in design software, especially Figma.
– Solid experience conducting user research and usability testing.
– Advanced understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
– Exceptional project management skills.
– Strong leadership and communication skills to drive and oversee projects to completion.
– Demonstrated ability to mentor junior design staff.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
Proficiency in HTML/CSS.
Certification in User Experience (like NN/g’s UX Certification).
Prior experience in a lead role on large-scale, complex projects.