Mid-level UI UX Designer

500 Designs Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Remote work

Profit sharing

Health coverage

Workspace upgrade

Internet upgrade

Training resources

Culture events

Free lunch

Vacation and sick leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

500 Designs is seeking a Mid-level UI/UX Designer to craft engaging websites, web apps, and mobile experiences. You will translate user needs and business goals into intuitive interfaces, collaborate with senior designers, researchers, and developers, and contribute to design systems and guidelines.

This role offers 100% remote work, a competitive compensation package, profit-sharing, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with senior designers to contribute to design strategy and direction for projects.
• Participate in user research efforts, gathering insights and assisting in synthesizing findings for design decisions.
• Assist in creating user personas, user journeys, and interactive prototypes that support intuitive and engaging experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with strategists, project managers, and designers to understand project goals and user requirements.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure the smooth transition from design to implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with project goals and user requirements.

Job description

Explore our Mid-level UI UX Designer position

As a UI UX Designer, you deliver exceptional design for websites, web apps, and mobile apps. You balance user needs with business requirements to create leading digital products and services. You are experienced in best practices while understanding when you can break the mold to ideate on groundbreaking experiences. You work with the team to create experience concepts, journey maps, user stories, product roadmaps, and/or an initial set of product features, helping to pave the way for your team. You have a great eye for design and can create visually stunning designs that are modern, engaging, and, most of all, designed for the target audience.

What you do

Design and Creativity:

• Collaborate with senior designers to contribute to design strategy and direction for projects.
• Participate in user research efforts, gathering insights and assisting in synthesizing findings for design decisions.
• Assist in creating user personas, user journeys, and interactive prototypes that support intuitive and engaging experiences.
• Contribute to the development of design systems and guidelines, ensuring consistency and brand alignment.
• Understand product specifications, user needs, and business requirements to inform design solutions.

Interface Design:

• Assist in the creation of visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces that align with client branding and objectives.
• Create stylescapes, mood boards, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to iterate and refine designs based on user insights.
• Evaluate UI elements for intuitiveness and ease of understanding, ensuring seamless user experiences.
• Apply usability best practices to ensure intuitive navigation and user interactions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with strategists, project managers, and designers to understand project goals and user requirements.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure the smooth transition from design to implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with project goals and user requirements.

Project Support:

• Assist in project management tasks, coordinating resources, and ensuring project goals are met.
• Work within project timelines and milestones, balancing creativity with practicality to meet client expectations and deadlines.

Presentation and Communication:

• Present design ideas and concepts to the team or clients, effectively communicating design rationale and solutions.
• Collaborate with senior designers and project managers to present design strategies to stakeholders and clients.

Professional Growth:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, design best practices, and emerging technologies to bring cutting-edge solutions to projects.
• Continuously invest in your learning journey and share knowledge to inspire others around you.

What's In Store For You:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a generous salary that recognizes your skills and contributions
• Flexibility at its Finest: Embrace the freedom of a 100% remote work environment, giving you the autonomy to work where you're most productive
• Rewards Galore: Benefit from enticing company incentives and rewards that celebrate your achievements
• Profit-share: As a valued team member, you'll have the opportunity to partake in our profit-sharing plan
• Health and Wellness: Rest easy with comprehensive health coverage through our Health Card
• Workspace Upgrade: Enhance your home office with our workspace upgrade allowance
• Monthly Internet Upgrade Incentive: Enjoy monthly internet upgrade incentives to keep you connected at top speeds
• Empowerment through Resources: Access a plethora of training resources, including design tools, to bolster your skill set
• Engage and Grow: Participate in a variety of engaging internal and external company events, such as culture-building activities and enriching workshops
• Free Lunch every Monday (a.k.a. Monchdays): Kickstart your week with complimentary lunch every Monday
• Recharge and Relax: Take advantage of paid vacation and sick leaves to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Work-Life integration: We foster a culture that values your overall well-being, allowing you seamlessly integrate work and life

About 500 Designs

Join the team of passionate problem solvers at 500 Designs, the award-winning design agency based in sunny Irvine, California. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., we're looking for talented individuals to help us tackle new challenges with wonder and curiosity.

Our 100+ person team specializes in strategy, branding, UI/UX, web design, creative, and development, providing clients with top-notch solutions that make a real impact. From crafting comprehensive brand strategies to designing stunning websites, we're committed to delivering innovative and high-quality work that helps our clients thrive.

At 500 Designs, we're not just a workplace – we're a community of talented individuals who are dedicated to growing, learning, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're a passionate problem solver who's looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in the design industry, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of design.