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! 😄