UX/UI Designer (part-time)

As a UX/UI Designer (part-time) at DevSavant, your core responsibilities include designing intuitive and user-centered web interfaces, translating product requirements into wireframes and interactive prototypes using Figma, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional digital products. You will also conduct usability testing and iterate based on user feedback, ensuring designs are consistent with our brand guidelines.

To apply for the UX/UI Designer (part-time) position at DevSavant, you should have at least 3 years of experience in product design or related roles, a strong portfolio showcasing your web design skills specifically for B2B SaaS products, and proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe CC. A solid understanding of user research methods and a basic grasp of front-end technologies like HTML and CSS would also be beneficial.

At DevSavant, a UX/UI Designer primarily uses tools like Figma for prototyping and wireframing, along with Sketch and Adobe Creative Cloud for graphic design tasks. These tools are essential for creating user-centered interfaces that enhance our digital products.

At DevSavant, soft skills are just as crucial as technical expertise for a UX/UI Designer. Empathy and a user-driven mindset are vital, along with being detail-oriented with a keen eye for visual consistency. Strong communication skills are important for conveying design rationales, while a collaborative spirit helps in engaging constructively with team members throughout the design process.

Yes! The UX/UI Designer (part-time) position at DevSavant allows for remote work, and candidates should be comfortable working effectively across multiple remote, cross-functional teams. However, you will need to be available during Eastern Time business hours to ensure effective collaboration with your colleagues.

When discussing your design process in an interview, focus on how you start with user research to understand needs, ideate solutions, create wireframes, and develop prototypes. Mention how you collaborate with teams and iterate based on feedback. Highlight your understanding of balancing user needs with business goals.

Discuss your methodology for user testing, how you gather feedback, and the importance of iterating based on user responses. Emphasize your strategy for prioritizing feedback and adjusting designs to improve user experiences, ultimately showcasing your flexibility and user-centered focus.

Share your experience with specific tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe CC, explaining why you favor them. Highlight how each tool fits into your workflow for effectively creating wireframes and prototypes, demonstrating your familiarity with industry-standard practices.

When answering, outline the project’s challenges, the processes you followed, and how you overcame obstacles. Highlight the collaboration with teams and the positive outcomes to showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to deliver quality results under pressure.

Explain your approach to user research, creating personas, and using empathy throughout the design process. Share how user feedback influences your designs and any methods you use to validate your design solutions to ensure they genuinely address user needs.

Discuss the importance of accessibility in your design process, including methods you use to ensure all users can navigate and interact with your designs effectively. Mention standards such as WCAG and features like contrast ratios, text sizes, and keyboard navigability.

Describe instances where you leveraged design systems to maintain visual consistency and efficiency in your workflow. Highlight how following design guidelines helped streamline processes and fostered collaborative efforts within teams.

Share a specific instance where you received constructive criticism. Explain how you approached the feedback, the steps you took to address it, and what you learned from the experience to improve your future designs.

Discuss your past experiences designing responsive interfaces for various devices and platforms. Highlight the techniques you use to ensure seamless user experiences across different screen sizes and how you balance aesthetics with functionality.

Share your methods for keeping up with design trends, such as following design blogs, participating in webinars, and networking with fellow designers. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and adapting to new tools or techniques in the UX/UI field.