UI Designer Job Description

About the UI Designer Position

We’re seeking an experienced UI Designer with an eye for aesthetics and accessibility! As a UI Designer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that our products are fully functional across all platforms and user-friendly.

To succeed as a UI Designer, you’ll need to be skilled with a variety of visual design tools and able to think outside the box when problem solving.

UI Designer Responsibilities

• Work closely with UX designers or conduct research to understand the needs and goals of a design
• Create and/or improve wireframes and user flows to ensure designs are visually appealing, user-friendly, and meet accessibility guidelines
• Design alternative layouts that are optimized for viewing on desktop, mobile, and tablet mediums
• Build interactive prototypes for review and user testing
• Defend design decisions to relevant parties while taking feedback into consideration
• Maintain style guides, design systems, and UI pattern libraries
• Research industry standards to learn what users might want from your design
• Stay up-to-date on industry standards for best practices

UI Designer Requirements

• [3+] years experience working as a UI Designer, UX Designer, or in a similar role
• A robust portfolio that demonstrates your UI skills
• BA/BS in web design, graphic design, or similar field, professional certification in UI Design preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Proficient in Adobe Suite creative software, Figma, Sketch, and other applicable design programs
• Experience working in the Agile/Scrum development process
• Adept at creating storyboards, wireframes, and mockups
• Knowledge of various accessibility best practices, including those defined by the ADA
• Excellent communication skills while working as part of a team and independently
• Superb attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be a creative problem solver who can accept constructive feedback and adapt as needed