Designer - Website & Brand - job 1 of 2

As a Designer - Website & Brand at Atlan, your primary responsibilities will include creating enchanting web experiences that engage our users, partnering with cross-functional teams to design functional yet beautiful landing pages, and crafting compelling storytelling moments for our marketing websites. You're also expected to take ownership of developing our design systems for consistency and innovation, while collaborating closely with the brand design team to elevate our visual identity.

To qualify for the Designer - Website & Brand position at Atlan, you should have at least 2 years of experience designing interactive websites, preferably in a tech-driven, product-focused environment. In addition, you should possess exceptional skills in visual design, UI, UX, as well as a solid understanding of design principles such as typography, layout, and balance. A strong portfolio showcasing relevant work is essential.

Collaboration is at the heart of Atlan's culture! As a Designer - Website & Brand, you'll engage closely with marketing, development, and product teams. This cross-functional teamwork ensures that the websites and landing pages you create not only meet design standards but also align with marketing strategies and product goals. Your input will be valued as you share ideas and craft experiences that are both functional and delightful.

Success as a Designer - Website & Brand at Atlan requires a variety of skills. You need to have exceptional visual design, UI, and UX skills, along with a solid grasp of motion and interactive design. Strong critical thinking skills will help you tackle complex problems effectively. Additionally, the ability to communicate your design decisions clearly to various stakeholders is critical, alongside a keen attention to detail and a passion for design.

At Atlan, our culture is dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive. As a Designer, you will be part of a team that values creativity and innovation. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone can express their ideas and contribute to building something great. We also stress the importance of personal and professional growth, allowing you to do your life's best work while making a meaningful impact within the data community.

Your answer should outline the steps you take from research and ideation to wireframing, prototyping, and final design. Emphasize how you incorporate user feedback and testing into your process to ensure the final product meets user needs and brand objectives.

Discuss the tools you use for different aspects of design, such as Adobe Creative Suite for visuals, Figma or Sketch for wireframing and prototyping, and any development tools you're familiar with. Highlight how these tools enhance your design workflow and efficiency.

Share your methods for staying current, whether it’s following design blogs, participating in online communities, attending webinars, or engaging in continuous learning. Mention specific sources or influencers you find particularly insightful and how they inspire your work.

Provide a specific example of a challenging project, detailing the issues you encountered, the solutions you implemented, and the final outcome. Focus on your problem-solving skills, adaptability, and how you contributed to the team’s success.

Talk about your openness to constructive criticism and how you view feedback as an opportunity for growth. Discuss your methods for processing and implementing feedback into your design revisions while maintaining the integrity of your original vision.

Discuss user-centered design methods such as user personas, journey mapping, usability testing, and A/B testing. Emphasize how these methods help ensure that your designs effectively address user pain points and improve the overall experience.

Share a specific example of a project where you collaborated with cross-functional teams. Highlight how you facilitated communication, integrated various perspectives, and how this collaboration enriched the project outcome.

Reflect on qualities such as creativity, attention to detail, adaptability, and communication skills. Explain why you believe each quality is important and how they contribute to the overall effectiveness of a designer.

Discuss various sources of inspiration, including nature, art, technology, or other designers’ work. Highlight how you integrate these inspirations into your designs while ensuring alignment with the brand’s identity.

Outline a strategic approach, including researching the target audience, defining the goals of the landing page, sketching initial concepts, and considering the user journey and calls to action. Stress the importance of aligning the design with Atlan's brand voice and messaging.