Posted over 2 years ago
About the position
- The Web Designer is responsible for providing design-related support for client-related and internal projects. Additionally, the Web Designer is responsible for providing design-related support for projects that are currently in development, client review, and post-launch when assigned.
- Day-to-Day
- Collaborate closely with Design Managers on website-related projects, including finishing projects that have a set art direction to hand over to the development team.
- Work cross-functionally with Content and Development teams, which includes facilitating design discussions, adjusting existing designs/websites based on client feedback in preparation for the launch of their sites.
- Partner with Development teams to ensure the implementation of your designs and user experiences are of the highest quality.
- Use and evolve our design system/library to craft sketches, flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals for client website and product features.
- Work closely with Design leadership to inform and improve our processes, identifying opportunities for elevating our product and user experience.
- Provide design-related support for post-launch projects.
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate
- Is detail-oriented: Has an excellent eye for detail and enjoys delivering pixel-perfect and well-documented designs.
- Knows how to design websites: Has experience working with and understanding responsive design patterns and systems.
- Is prepared to take the baton and run: Gladly takes on projects with set art direction and finishes off remaining design production work.
- Has design system experience: Has experience working with scalable design systems within an in-house design team.
- Is a team contributor: More than willing to work with Design Managers to develop the strategy and rationale for features and improvements to internal processes.
- Can speak up and be understood: Has strong verbal and written communication skills, which is a must for a remote company.
- Can adjust and pivot: Can navigate and move forward quickly within a fast-scaling company and an ever-evolving creator website tool.
- Is hungry to improve: Gladly welcome feedback on their own performance from Design Managers, along with non-designers, with the intent of professional growth in the company.
- Most importantly, can joke around: A sense of humor is a must in our company. Our company culture revolves around (among other things) working hard and laughing harder.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience as an individual contributor on a Web or Product Design team for desktop and mobile.
- An excellent portfolio showcasing a strong foundation in typography, interaction and visual design, and ideation. Bonus props for personal projects that display your design aesthetic and passions.
- Solid understanding of building usable, accessible (ADA), and modular design systems that can scale. Bonus props for certification in or related to ADA.
- Experience facilitating the adoption of visual design and/or patterns across a design project.
- Excellent understanding of Figma and other design tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to clearly communicate design decisions.
- Strong organizational skills and a self-starter.
Benefits
- Remote always.
- Generous PTO
- Allowance for continuing education or training
- Shiny new gear of your choice (Apple products - laptop or desktop setup)
- Medical, dental and long-term disability insurance
Don't meet 100% of the qualifications above? That's okay! Apply anyway! 😄