Lead UX/Graphic Designer

NinjaHoldings
Summary
Join NinjaHoldings as a versatile UX/Graphic Designer to design exceptional digital experiences for websites and applications. This role blends strategic UX thinking with visual design execution, encompassing user flow design, wireframing, prototyping, user research, and usability testing. You will also contribute to marketing initiatives, creating marketing assets and landing pages. The position requires 6+ years of UX/UI design experience, proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite), and a strong portfolio. You should possess solid understanding of user-centered design principles and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible remote work, and a dynamic start-up culture.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio showcasing both process and outcomes
- Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
- Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows
- Strong visual design skills with attention to typography, color, and layout
- Knowledge of responsive design and web accessibility standards
- Ability to present and articulate design decisions to stakeholders
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Adaptable and comfortable working on diverse projects
- Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Passionate about creating meaningful user experiences
Responsibilities
- Design intuitive user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for web and mobile applications
- Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
- Create detailed interaction specifications and design systems
- Collaborate with product managers and developers to translate requirements into user-centered designs
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics data
- Transform wireframes and concepts into polished, professional visual designs
- Maintain and evolve brand consistency across all digital touchpoints
- Create high-fidelity mockups and style guides
- Design icons, graphics, and other visual elements that enhance user experience
- Design digital marketing assets including web graphics, social media content, and email templates
- Create landing pages that convert and align with campaign objectives
- Support brand initiatives with creative visual solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with HTML/CSS basics for better developer collaboration
- Background in marketing design or campaign creation
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
- Experience with user research and testing methodologies
- Understanding of conversion optimization principles
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible, remote work
- Fun, fast-paced work environment
- Dynamic start-up culture
- Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
- Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city