PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EQUITY-ONLY ROLE AND THE INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE IN FEBRUARY 2025.
Stealth-Mode Start-Up Client is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the creation of intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly experiences across web and mobile platforms. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the visual identity and usability of a cutting-edge platform, ensuring seamless interaction design and alignment with the product vision.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user experience design, interaction design, and visual design principles, along with a passion for solving complex design challenges.
To apply, please provide a CV, your compensation requirements (including salary expectations for when funding is secured) and a cover letter/note that explains why you are interested and how you meet the requirements. Please note that submissions received without all the requested information will be automatically disqualified and rejected.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ownership of the UI/UX design strategy for web and mobile products, ensuring consistency and alignment with the overall product vision.
2. Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to understand user needs, behaviours, and pain points.
3. Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
4. Develop and maintain a scalable design system to ensure consistency across all digital interfaces.
5. Collaborate closely with other squads to translate design concepts into functional features.
6. Plan and conduct usability tests to validate design solutions and iterate based on findings.
7. Ensure all designs comply with accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG) to create inclusive experiences.
8. Provide clear design specifications and assets to development teams to ensure accurate implementation.
9. Stay updated on emerging design trends, tools, and technologies, and propose improvements to the platform's design processes.
10. Champion user experience principles and advocate for the importance of design in business decisions.
Requirements:
1. Minimum 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
2. Proficiency in tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision.
3. Excellent command of the English Language in all forms.
4. Previous start-up experience would be an advantage.
5. Strong experience creating interactive prototypes to visualize user journeys and interface interactions.
6. Experience conducting user research, usability studies, and A/B testing to inform design decisions.
7. Experience developing and maintaining scalable design systems.
8. Ability to work closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams.
9. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with a focus on improving user experiences.
10. Understanding of WCAG guidelines and designing for accessibility compliance.
11. A strong portfolio showcasing previous design work, including web and mobile platforms.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
1. A creative thinker who thrives on solving complex design challenges with user-first solutions.
2. Detail-oriented with a passion for creating polished and functional user interfaces.
3. An excellent communicator who can articulate design rationale to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
4. Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in agile development environments.
5. Stays informed about emerging design trends and integrates them into workflows.
6. Passionate about creating intuitive digital experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.
Compensation & Benefits:
Equity-only at present, to transition to a salaried, full-time permanent position when funding is secured.
Remote and flexible working arrangements, the opportunity to be part of something potentially epic with potential opportunities for global travel, and access to industry conferences and workshops in due course.
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