Full Stack Designer

Media Wave; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Wave is seeking a talented full-stack designer who blends strong UI/UX design with front-end development to create seamless digital experiences. You will design intuitive interfaces, prototype, and work closely with developers to implement visually appealing and technically feasible designs.

Key responsibilities include wireframing, prototyping, collaborating with engineers, and translating designs into front-end code when needed, while conducting user research and usability testing to

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as UI/UX designer with front-end skills.
• Proficient in Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, or Photoshop.
• Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (basic–intermediate).
• Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first principles.
• Familiarity with React, Vue, or Angular is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design and coding projects.
• Good communication and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of UX research methods and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile apps.
• Create visually compelling UI elements and maintain brand consistency.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and implementation.
• Develop front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) when required.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Optimize designs for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness across devices.
• Stay updated with design trends, tools, and front-end technologies.
• Participate in product brainstorming and contribute ideas.

Skills

UI/UX design

Prototyping

Cross-functional collaboration

User research

Usability testing

Communication

Design systems

Tools

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Adobe XD

Figma

Sketch

Photoshop

React

Vue

Angular

Job description

We are looking for a talented full-stack designer who combines strong UI/UX design skills with front-end development knowledge to create seamless and engaging digital experiences. This role involves designing intuitive user interfaces, prototyping, and collaborating closely with developers to implement designs that are both visually appealing and technically feasible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Create visually compelling UI elements and maintain consistency with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure design feasibility and proper implementation.
• Develop front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to bring designs to life when required.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Optimize designs for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness across devices.
• Stay updated with design trends, tools, and front-end technologies.
• Participate in product brainstorming and contribute creative ideas.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX designer with some front-end development skills (2+ years).
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, or Photoshop.
• Solid knowledge of front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (basic to intermediate).
• Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first principles.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design and coding projects.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of UX research methods and best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with prototyping tools such as InVision, Framer, or Proto.io.
• Basic understanding of back-end technologies or APIs.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Understanding of SEO, accessibility (WCAG), and web performance optimization.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.