Senior UX/UI Web Designer and Developer

About the position

Centripetal is seeking a talented and user-centric UX Designer and Web Developer with a primary focus on website design and rollout. You will own the website design, implementation, and delivery process end-to-end. There will also be an opportunity to help drive the UX of our products going forward. You will work with senior stakeholders at Centripetal in this role. The ideal candidate has a strong background in web development, graphic design, user research, prototyping, usability testing, and knows how to transform complex requirements into intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing solutions. A firm grasp of the latest design tools (e.g. Figma) and web technologies (e.g. WordPress) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Website Development: Design, build, and maintain websites and web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant technologies adhering to best software development practices.
• Leverage WordPress and Elementor to create, update, and optimize website content, themes, and plugins.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Manage the deployment and rollout of website updates, ensuring minimal disruption.
• User-Centric UX/UI Design: Design intuitive, visually engaging, and on-brand user interfaces that create cohesive digital experiences.
• Build and maintain high-quality wireframes, mockups using Figma to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.
• Conduct user research and leverage analytics to inform designs that enhance engagement, optimize conversions, and align with user needs.
• Test and validate designs through usability testing, iterative feedback, and tools such as Google Analytics to refine designs for maximum impact.
• Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and maintain responsiveness across devices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product/project managers, customer success, sales, and marketing teams to define and prioritize requirements.
• Align user needs with business objectives to shape website content, product roadmaps and implementation strategies.
• Communication: Clearly articulate design decisions and concepts to stakeholders, bridging the gap between creative and business priorities.
• Foster open dialogue to build consensus and refine ideas.
• Design System & Quality Control: Maintain a consistent design language across all digital touchpoints.
• Perform regular audits and usability testing to refine user experience and ensure brand consistency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI web and mobile design and development.
• Robust portfolio showcasing a user-centered design approach, cohesive branding, impactful results, and successful implementation of designs into functional web solutions.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field preferable. Degrees in IT and Software Engineering also qualify candidates.
• Familiarity with WordPress is a must. Experience with any other Content Management Systems (CMS) to guide and influence website design and rollout strategies is also beneficial.
• Proficient in Figma or equivalent.
• Skilled at conducting user research, interviews, requirement gathering, sketching, wireframing, prototyping, and creating flow diagrams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Good knowledge of front-end technologies to understand technical constraints to collaborate effectively with other developers.
• Experience in A/B testing, analytics tools, and optimizing for SEO and performance is a plus.
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into polished responsive designs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with other Content Management Systems (CMS) to guide and influence website design and rollout strategies.
• Experience in A/B testing, analytics tools, and optimizing for SEO and performance.

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Shape user experiences across multiple digital products used by diverse audiences, primarily through our website.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with cross-functional teams and C-suite to solve real-world problems.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career through continuous learning and tackling exciting design challenges.
• Innovative Culture: Share your ideas, test new concepts, and champion design best practices and accessibility.