Senior UX-UI Designer

About us:

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”

Our Core Values:

Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional – as individuals, teams, and as an organization. There is no standard high enough and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.

Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.

World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

About the role:

We’re looking to hire a full-time remote Senior UX/UI Designer to join our team and contribute to creating seamless user experiences for our projects. In this role, you will be responsible for designing fully responsive visuals from start to finish, ensuring a high-quality user experience. 

You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of top-tier designers, focusing on teamwork, communication, and product quality. While aligning some of your working hours with the US team is important, the overall work schedule is flexible.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Responsibilities:

User Research and Analysis:

• Conduct thorough user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and preferences.

• Analyze data and insights to inform design decisions and improvements.

Information Architecture:

• Develop information architecture and user flows to create intuitive and effective user experiences.

• Organize and structure content for optimal user engagement and navigation.

Wireframing and Prototyping:

• Create low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes to visualize and communicate design concepts.

• Develop interactive prototypes to test and iterate on design solutions.

User Interface Design:

• Design visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces that align with brand guidelines.

Usability Testing:

• Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather feedback on designs and identify areas for improvement.

• Iterate designs based on user testing results and feedback.

Accessibility and Inclusivity:

• Ensure designs are accessible to users with diverse abilities and needs.

• Stay updated on accessibility standards and integrate them into the design process.

Design Documentation:

• Produce detailed visual and interaction assets to streamline the development team's implementation of designs. This includes creating comprehensive style guides, defining precise variables, and providing other essential documentation for seamless implementation. Create design systems to ensure design consistency across all platforms, devices, and user touchpoints.

• Handoff Delivery: Prepare and deliver comprehensive design handoffs to engineering teams, including detailed specifications and design systems.

•  Industry Awareness: Stay up-to-date with industry design trends and technologies to create innovative and effective products.

Leadership Skills:

• Strategic thinking to align design efforts with overall business goals.

• Decision-making skills to resolve design conflicts and make informed choices.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and inspire design teams are a plus!

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

• Drive collaborative client interactions to elevate designs beyond expectations.

• Effectively communicate design concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical team members.

Requirements:

• Experience: Bring at least 4 years of design experience, including agency, tech, or freelance work. Startup agency experience is a big plus.

• UI Skills: Excel in creating scalable UI designs for desktop and mobile using Figma and Adobe Suite. 

• Web Mastery: Showcase advanced proficiency in web design, with a deep understanding of user interfaces, user experience principles, and the ability to create visually compelling and user-friendly websites.

• Organization: Skilled in systemic design for team-wide use, covering components, typography, colors, grids, and margins.

• Accountable: Take ownership, solve problems independently, and commit to project success.

• Communication: Effective in team and client communication, presenting research and design concepts.

• Language: Fluent in English for global collaboration.

• User-Centric: Understand user and client needs, focusing on accessibility, scalability, and storytelling.

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hours, work wherever you choose

• Unlimited PTO

• Non-working holidays per country of residence

• Pro-rated 13th-month bonus in select regions

• Salary increases and performance-based bonuses

• Referral bonuses

• Financial support for online courses

• Mental health and well-being programs

• Fun and casual work environment

• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings

• We are a diverse, global team! 🌍

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