AI-First UI/UX Designer - Shopify

Fireclay Tile; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

PTO / Sick time

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Fireclay Tile is seeking an AI-first UI/UX Designer to own design for fireclaytile.com, with end‑to‑end responsibility from concept to build. You’ll manage Shopify Plus backend, align with our internal developers, and drive custom projects including Salesforce/Shopify integrations.

You’ll collaborate with Growth Marketing on landing pages and CRO, leveraging AI tooling to maximize conversions while maintaining a fast, accessible, mobile‑first experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience for e‑commerce, with significant Shopify Plus depth.
• Expert in Figma, producing build-ready specs for developers.
• Fluent in Shopify Plus admin with HTML/CSS/Liquid literacy for QA and prototyping.
• Experience in Home category (tile, flooring, furniture, decor) for visual merchandising and long purchase journeys.
• Self‑directed and able to direct remote/offshore developers with strong ecommerce instincts.

Responsibilities

• Own UI/UX design for fireclaytile.com end to end—from concept through build-ready specs.
• Handle Shopify Plus backend configuration: products, collections, metafields, checkout, apps, navigation, discounts.
• Lead design for custom development projects with internal dev team and Salesforce/Shopify integration.
• Partner with Growth Marketing on landing pages and CRO experiments using AI tools to amplify output.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand market direction and translate it into UX decisions.

Skills

AI workflow

UI/UX design

E-commerce UX

Remote team leadership

Market direction insight

Tools

Figma

Shopify Plus

HTML/CSS/Liquid

Job description

Fireclay Tile is here to revolutionize the tile and design industry. By implementing an innovative digital platform paired with unmatched artisan-crafted products and client service, we've made it easier than ever to specify and purchase beautiful, sustainable tile sourced and handcrafted in the US. Our tireless commitment to innovation, transparency, and sustainability has not gone unrecognized. We aim to grow 25-35% annually and are the first tile company recognized as a B Corp for how we use Business as a Force for Good. With an innovative product, an ambitious team, and an inspiring mission, we're changing the way you think about tile. Come join the makers who support the dreamers !

The Team You’ll Work With …

As the AI-First UI/UX Designer, you will be an integral part of our talented Technology team, collaborating to lead UI/UX design for fireclaytile.com — owning design for all development on our Shopify Plus site, handling backend Shopify configuration, and directing the work of our developers. You will keep our e-commerce experience beautiful, fast, and converting while partnering with our internal dev team and Growth Marketing on custom development, landing pages, and CRO. Reporting to the VP of Technology, this position will be Remote within the US. Our culture thrives on professional development, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth within the organization. This is a salary position and pays $120,000 - $150,000.

• Own UI/UX design for fireclaytile.com end to end — from concept through Figma through build-ready specs that ship
• Handle Shopify Plus backend configuration: products, collections, metafields, checkout, apps, navigation, and discounts
• Lead design for custom development projects with our internal dev team, including our Salesforce/Shopify integration and sample ordering experience
• Partner with Growth Marketing on landing pages, CRO experiments, and site performance — with heavy use of AI tooling (Claude) to multiply your output
• Work directly with leadership team to understand market direction

What We Look For in You …

• An AI-First UI/UX Designer with a robust AI workflow and toolset. All applicants will be asked to demo current AI usage.
• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience for e-commerce, with significant Shopify (ideally Shopify Plus) depth
• Expert in Figma — you produce build-ready specs developers can execute without back-and-forth
• Fluent in the Shopify Plus admin, with enough HTML/CSS/Liquid literacy to QA developer work and prototype small changes
• Experienced in the Home category (tile, flooring, furniture, fixtures, building materials, décor) — you understand visual-first merchandising, sample-driven purchase journeys, and long consideration cycles
• Self-directed and comfortable owning a function solo — including directing remote/offshore developers — with strong e-commerce instincts for conversion, page speed, mobile-first, and accessibility

Why Fireclay?

Beyond the role itself, here’s what makes Fireclay Tile a special place to work:

• Our Mission: We are on a mission to do good by crafting products intentionally, collaboratively, and transparently. We are the makers, who support the dreamers.
• Our Values: We live by Kindness, Honesty, Tread Lightly on the Earth, Measure Twice, Cut Once, and Ganas (Desire).
• Our Commitment: We are accountable to the B Corp standards, prioritizing People and Planet alongside Profit.
• Growth and Innovation: We are committed to "25-35% annual growth" and are revolutionizing the tile and design industry.
• Our Culture: We foster a culture of professional development, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth.
• Our Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, a 4% 401(k) match, PTO (non-exempt) or FTO (exempt), sick time, and other perks. Visit Fireclaybenefits.com to view details of our benefits and perks offered.

Serving as a Fireclay Tile Brand Ambassador, representing our core values including:

Kindness Honesty Tread Lightly on the Earth Measure Twice, Cut Once Ganas (Desire)

Accountable to the B Corp standards, we take care of our People and our Planet while turning a Profit.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, stock options, and discretionary bonus. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a teammate receives an offer of employment.

Fireclay provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Fireclay will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].