Senior UI/UX Designer

Job Details

Job Location

DI - HQ - Overland Park, KS

Description

SUMMARY

DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.

Reporting to the assigned Creative Director, this role is a vital part of the Creative Studio, requiring a unique approach to user interfaces that range from touchscreen activations to gesture-driven immersive experiences, among others.

The UI / UX Designer is focused on creating designs that are as functional and user-friendly as they are memorable. This position demands an enthusiastic approach to unique design challenges and thrives in working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to :

• Leads technology and digital design projects
• Creates user experience design
• Creates conceptual design, design detailing, branding packages
• Maintains strong range of graphic design aesthetics and flexible design styles
• Stays up to date with popular culture, technology trends, and industry news
• Conducts market research and user testing with a wide range of prototype fidelity.
• Supports and contributes to the project teams executed design solution and deliverables on assigned projects
• Executes and delivers project-based solutions with speed and quality, while incorporating and maintaining project leaderships direction and feedback
• Contributes to client presentations and communications as assigned
• Creates UI Style Guides and assets based on brand guidelines
• Implements usability testing to understand user behavior and motivations
• Interfaces directly with internal departments to learn and understand potential solutions
• Exudes a go where needed attitude
• Provides quality control for design documents
• Displays initiative with managing everyday tasks as well as development of personal and Creative studio goals
• Responsible for design tasks, designing user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and storyboards

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Ability to learn new skills and software quickly
• Ability to take direction and constructive critique well
• Authentic desire to be a team player
• Demonstrates progress in quality and design solution techniques
• Independent thinking / solutions and autonomy
• Possess an interest in material and fabrication methods for digital hardware enclosures
• Ability to manage multiple projects running concurrently and switch gears between project tasks quickly
• Comfortable with fast-paced project timelines
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite : XD (or alternative), Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Advanced understanding of UX, UI, IXD and Motion Design
• High energy level, exceptional organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail, including analytical problem-solving skills
• Understands project deadlines and milestones along with having strong time management skills to meet deadlines

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or other related field required
• 3+ years of relevant graphic and / or UI / UX design experience required
• Has some experience or exhibit a willingness to learn InTouch Designer, Unity or Unreal Engine
• Knowledge of Google Sketchup, After Effects, and / or 3D modeling is a plus
• Strong storyboarding skills preferred
• Strong knowledge of the design process including concept generation, creative solutions, messaging, typography, color, and specifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Employee must be able to talk and hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work.

Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!

This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity.

Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.

In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance.

GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https : / / dimin.

com / about / careers.