About the position
The UX/UI Designer will manage the design, layout and functionality of our websites for a user-friendly and visually appealing user interface. They will tackle a wide variety of projects related to multi-website design and functionality, which will include collaboration with our developer team. In this role, the designer will conceptualize and create visuals across the brand including front-end web design and illustrations in other user-facing software. They will create both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help us grow our business. Candidates who live within driving distance of Columbia, MO and or Chesterfield, MO office locations will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with web developer, project managers for specific software
- Create designs that honor company brand
- Design a web brand/design system that flows with all company sites
- Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
- Design with accessibility and a full range of screen sizes in mind
- Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets
- Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
- Create original designs in collaboration with the graphic design team
- Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (i.e. responsiveness) and interaction
- Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
- Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images
- Works closely with other departments on all front-end design needs (i.e. Marketing, Servicing)
- Frequent collaboration with back-end developer team
- Research current UX/UI design trends and best industry practices
Requirements
- 2-3+ years UI/UX Designer or similar role
- Demonstrated proficiency in field
- Knowledge of wireframe tools and high-fidelity mock-ups
- High proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and After Effects
- Solid understanding of CSS frameworks and capable of using browser debugging tools for troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of front-end development web programming languages such as HTML, Python, JavaScript & CSS
- A/B testing, web and email marketing is a plus
- Team player, strong communication skills and self-starter
- Good time-management skills
