UI Design (approx. 55%)
- Create a broad range of visual design elements for a diverse range of experiences and interfaces and meet the quality standards and goals of the Client and Team.
- Client meetings : Sometimes presenting our work and walking Clients through our design process. Taking notes relating to functionality, designs, content types, etc;
- Brainstorming with the Team on storyboards, style frames, UI look, UX flow and brainstorm solutions for a project;
- Light creative direction and art direction responsibilities contributing to the designs of others on our Team. Helping conceptualize a project’s vision;
- Understand and Execute within a Client’s Brand Guidelines and Design Language
- Producing various creative documentation, style guides and animation references for developers to understand artwork form and function;
- Creating design moodboards with research and inspiration in order to help direct the style of a project;
- Helping our Accounts Team understand potential budgetary requirements for projects by providing labor estimates and any design expenses (stock assets, tools, etc..);
- Ensure Quality Control and Art Reviews leading up to Design Phase milestones to successfully reach project requirements and schedule gates.
- Working with developers and animators to export 2D, 2.5D and 3D artwork for software development and / or visual content creation
- In collaboration with Team Leads, annual Smart Goals are created to help you grow your skills, learning new techniques, tools, styles and progress in your role;
- Quality Assurance Testing : Checking in with devs and designers throughout the project. Also, performed at the end of a project per our Design Phase process.
UX Design (approx. 40%)
Uphold the vision of the interactive experience through thoughtful design of key interactions, user flows, and information architecture;Produce UX flow diagrams, information architecture, content strategy, wireframes, prototypes, and presentations with support and supervision of Team Lead and others;Support and conduct UX research to better understand a Client’s users. This will include interactive interfaces as well as spaces through journey mapping;Strong focus and delivery on information architecture and content organization;Advocate for users and their needs throughout the project lifecycle;Work closely with developers and designers to ensure that the project’s UX design is understood and upheld;Participate in Discovery, Plan and other phases of the Creative Process;Help our Accounts Team understand potential budgetary requirements for projects;Contribute to creative project solutions and RFP responses in both narrative and spec work and / or concepts;Keep an iterative approach to design and be open to feedback from Users, Client, and Team;Balance time and priorities across several different projects / tasks (large and / or small) simultaneously;Keep a good understanding of the big picture of the project, including how decisions impact financial outcomes;Business & Agency Development (approx. 5%)
Participate, as needed, in new Client business opportunities;Recommend and participate in associations and event opportunities, where applicable;Assist the Team’s preparation for various deliverables and milestones for successful Client relationships;Perform efficient research on Client projects to gain valuable insights informing creativedecisions (done within the budget parameters);Remain informed of industry tools and trends in tech, software, and innovation, enlighten Teams when necessary (ex : How might AI tools for UX Prototyping or Concept Art speed up your workflow?)From time to time, contribute to the company’s Marketing needs : i.e. presentations, social media, website, case studies, talks, recruitment, etc;Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferredWork Experience
5-7+ years experience in UI / UX design or a related field within agency setting preferredStrong portfolio that demonstrates aesthetic & strategically creative solutionsKey Skills Set
Great design & layout skills, with an eye for composition, color, padding, typographyCan-do attitude, with an eagerness to learn new programs and processesFamiliarity with Agile work cycles, waterfall and / or other methodologiesExtreme attention to detail including presentation prep, double-checking visuals and reviewing other Team Members’ workHighly efficient time management skillsAbility to prioritize and hold oneself accountableCapable of multitasking on the production of multiple projects and successful timeManagement skillsOpen-minded attitude to thrive in our fast paced, innovative ecosystemHand drawing / sketching skills (not required, but a bonus)Passion for emerging interactive Technologies like AR, MR, VR, touch interfaces, immersive tools, etcMust exhibit a high level of confidentialityEquipment And Applications
High proficiency in Figma, Adobe CC : Photoshop, Illustrator, etcUsed to working in collaborative project management tools like Miro, Monday, Click-Up, Trello, Wrike, etcWorking knowledge of all standard office equipmentNice to have : Familiarity with AI, LLMs, and Generative Art creation tools.Benefits
Amazing Team Culture and CollaborationHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity / Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityRemote / Choice Hybrid Culture : Our Team is required to be in-office duringClient Meetings, Team Events, Technical Collaboration, R&D, QA, etc.
Wellness ResourcesPet Insurance, LifeLock, Global Travel Assistance