UX Web Designer

Overview:

Our Client is looking for a Web UX Designer to help conceptualize and develop assets for a broad range of deliverables across our website and other digital platforms. We are looking for someone who can deeply understand our product, the technology/science behind it, and the target audience (moms or moms-to-be). You will be responsible for researching user behavior, designing wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure intuitive navigation and usability. Your expertise in UX/UI design principles, web design trends, and accessibility standards will be crucial in enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the DTC/ecommerce team, with a focus on designing assets for the Willow website and occasionally supporting lifecycle (email) initiatives
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis to identify user needs and pain point
• Translate team ideas and requirements into wireframes then into final deliverables for landing pages (including PDPs, content based landing pages, homepage, and so on)
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using tools like Figma,
• Adobe XD, or Sketch
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless design implementation
• Create responsive and accessible web designs that adhere to usability best practices
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and technologies, as well as ecommerce trends and Shopify platform updates
• Collaborate closely with E-commerce Director and Art Director

Key Characteristics:

• You are highly organized, self-starter, and able to work on a variety of projects simultaneously
• You are experienced in working in a fast-paced environment and able to pivot easily
• You help create a strong collaborative culture with internal and external partners to create the best work for our brand
• You are deeply connected to and motivated by our mission applying your expertise and skills to make an impact for moms worldwide.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of web design experience
• Strong proficiency with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and/or prototyping software
• Strong skills in ideating and conceptualizing
• Portfolio that demonstrates thought process and relevant work examples
• Creative and strategic thinking capability
• Excellent typography, layout, visual hierarchy, Photoshop + image comping skills
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Successfully communicate and present ideas, detailed design, and design rationale, both verbally and visually with different stakeholders
• Experience with Illustration, Iconography, Infographics, Video, Motion Graphics and other dynamic tools is a strong plus
• Familiarity with trends in video, digital design, UX/UI, mobile, print, and typography
• BA in Design, Interaction Design, or other relevant field