UI/UX Designer
UWorld, LLC, United States
Job Description
*Please note that you must include a portfolio link to be considered for this position*
UWorld is the worldwide leader in online test prep practice materials. Since 2003, over a million students have trusted us to help them prepare for their high-stakes examinations.
UWorld is seeking an exceptional UI/UX Designer to closely collaborate with our Marketing and Software teams in creating cross-discipline compelling visual collateral. The designer will play a critical role in shaping user experience through creativity and inventiveness to elevate usability and aesthetics of UWorld applications and marketing collateral.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and Create
- Generate hi-fidelity prototypes to communicate interaction and UI design concepts
- Creatively develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts across multiple platforms with a focus on user interaction and experience
- Design and format marketing collateral that creatively promotes UWorld’s product message and brand positioning
- Collaboration with marketing to create, communicate and enforce company brand guidelines
- Creation of website wireframes as part of ongoing website refresh
Consult and Collaborate
- Work closely with software engineers to ensure effective design implementation
- Explain complex UI concepts to non-designers, and demonstrate interactive prototypes to executive leadership
- Present and defend prototypes and key deliverables to peers and executives
- Work with Sales amp; Marketing department to consult on (print amp; digital) brochures/collateral, logos, trade show materials, infographics, etc.
- Work with other department(s) and product development teams as needed
Technical/Quality Assurance
- Review and proofread designs for errors before printing or publishing
- Establish and promote HTML/CSS guidelines and industry best practices
Requirements
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e. Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, HCI, Interaction/ Information Design, Multimedia Design, Communication Design)
Minimum Experience:
- 5 years of professional graphic design experience designing websites and digital/print material
- 3 years of experience designing UI/UX for responsive web and/or mobile applications
- Proficiency in prototyping software, such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, Marvel, or InVision Suite
- Experience with graphic and image-editing tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (ie. Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Understanding of CSS and HTML" we don't need this person to be able to code, just have a understanding of what's possible.
- Experience conveying ideas and concepts via sitemaps, storyboards, wireframes, click-through prototypes, etc.
- Experience creating and enforcing brand standards and style guides
- Experience creating and designing website wireframes and landing pages
- Experience with design elements such as behavioral economics and analytical dashboards a big plus
- Experience creating and editing instructional-type videos not required but a big plus
- Please include portfolio link showcasing UI/UX solutions
Knowledge, Skills amp; Abilities:
- Solid organizational, planning and self-motivation skills
- Understanding of social media culture ie, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat
- Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to react in a constructive manner to direct feedback and constructive criticism
- Exceptional attention to detail with respect to creating visual design concepts and assets
- Ability to think beyond the user interface to touch brands and marketing
Benefits
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
- A generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
- Onsite work environment, 4 days with 1 day remotely each week
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- On-site group fitness classes amp; a relaxed work environment
"At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identi