Senior UI/UX Designer (USA Remote)

At Gurobi Optimization, we're on a mission! 

A mission that focuses on mathematical optimization – it's all that we do. We empower our customers to expand their use of mathematical optimization technology in order to make smarter decisions and solve some of the world's toughest and most impactful business problems. We're looking for passionate, dedicated, innovative game-changers to join our team and drive the future of Gurobi.

Think you have what it takes to be a Gurobian? Read on...

1. Do you sweat the small stuff but love big picture things?

2. Can you roll up your sleeves and bring great ideas to life?

3. Are you passionate about technology and trends?

If you have answered “yes” to these questions, please keep reading to hear more about an exciting new opportunity at Gurobi. 

As a Senior UI/UX Designer at Gurobi Optimization, your role is pivotal in leading and shaping the company's creative direction. You will spearhead the conceptualization, design, and execution of innovative, creative projects, ensuring brand-relevant concepts for effective communication across webpages, digital marketing campaigns, events, and presentations.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and agencies, you will maintain brand consistency, crafting visually appealing design concepts that meet user needs and project objectives while applying best practices in user experience and user interface design. Please note: The role will not includeUI/UX of our softwarebut rather on branded deliverables, spaces, digital ecosystems, visual communication, content, internal and external experiences. 

Your dedication to iterating based on feedback, managing multiple projects efficiently, and staying updated on industry trends will be crucial in delivering high-quality design work and maintaining the company's competitive edge. You will also play a vital role in presenting and communicating design strategies to stakeholders, pitching concepts, and justifying design choices, contributing to the company's creative vision and brand integrity while reporting to the Director of Creative Services. 

• Leading Creative Projects: 
• Spearheading conceptualization, design, and execution of creative projects. 
• Driving brand-relevant concepts for effective communications across webpages, digital marketing campaigns, events, and presentations. 

• Collaborating with Stakeholders: 
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and agencies. 
• Ensuring campaigns and designs align with brand guidelines and maintain consistency across digital platforms. 

• Creating Design Concepts: 
• Developing innovative and visually appealing concepts, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. 
• Based on user needs, project requirements, and departmental objectives. 

• Implementing UX/UI Principles: 
• Applying UX/UI best practices to create intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. 
• Optimizing usability and engagement. 

• Iterating Based on Feedback: 
• Incorporating feedback from stakeholders, user testing, and analytics. 
• Continuously refining designs and improving user experience. 

• Managing Multiple Projects: 
• Handling multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Managing timelines, priorities, and resources effectively. 
• Maintaining high-quality design output. 

• Staying Updated on Trends: 
• Keeping up to date on industry trends, emerging design technologies, and tools. 
• Ensuring designs remain innovative and relevant. 
• Presenting and communicating designs 
• Effectively presenting and articulating design decisions and strategies to stakeholders. 
• Pitching concepts and justifying design choices. 

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Design, Visual Arts, Visual Communication, or a relevant field. 
• Possess 7+ years of design experience or related work experience. 
• Creative Portfolio: Showcase a strong personal creative portfolio demonstrating your skills and achievements in the field. 

• Design Software Proficiency: Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and other relevant design tools. 
• UI/UX Understanding: Strong understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles. 
• Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. 
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• Provide a portfolio showcasing original, creative, and innovative design solutions as part of your application. 

• Customer Focus:Verbal & written communication skills that bring clarity and build trust.  
• Power of the Team:Motivated with a team-oriented mindset that aims to both inspire and be inspired by others. 
• Innovation:The courage to bring ideas forward and see yourself as an integral part of our global team.  
• Dedication:Organized and agile, focusing on meeting professional objectives while promoting a healthy work/life balance.  
• Integrity:Promise to uphold honesty as your compass and conduct all business practices with an ethical mindset and fiscal responsibility.