Remote Senior UI Designer

Summary

Join Ultra Mobile as a Senior UI Designer to shape the digital web platforms' visual and interactive direction for our brands with aesthetically pleasing and functional UI interfaces.

Requirements

• 4+ years of UI design experience for touch-based mobile interfaces for e-commerce (D2C brands preferred)
• Strong portfolio with examples of visually compelling and functional UI designs for responsive and mobile websites
• Strong ability to empathize with and solve user needs and pain points through visual design
• Expert knowledge of visual design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, iconography, and digital image preparation
• Expert knowledge of modern UI patterns, elements, interactions, and responsive web design
• Experience with animation tools and a strong affinity for user interface animation to enhance interactivity and user engagement
• Ability to articulate the rationale behind design decisions and provide a clear point of view
• High proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with diverse team members
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple design projects of varying sizes without sacrificing quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of e-commerce best practices

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Experience Designers (UX), Digital Designers, Copywriters, Developers, Animators, Project Managers, and Senior Creative Director to ensure designs meet business requirements and align with overall design specifications
• Lead the creation of visually stunning and intuitive UI designs, ensuring that every interface element is aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and functional goals
• Take ownership of the design process, iterating on concepts to refine and enhance visual designs in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Utilize and contribute to our Design Systems, ensuring that all visual elements maintain consistency and coherence across platforms
• Present your work and concepts to the team and key stakeholders, effectively communicating design rationale and decision-making process
• Conceptualize and integrate user interface animations that enhance interactivity and user engagement, working closely with other teams to bring these concepts to life
• Focus on creating high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes that accurately represent the final UI, emphasizing clarity and precision in every detail
• Uphold brand consistency and maintain design standards across all projects, ensuring a unified and cohesive visual identity
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments, tools, visual design trends, and competitive products to ensure our designs remain cutting-edge
• Collaborate, mentor, and guide mid-level and junior-level designers on large projects
• Business hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Pacific Standard Time

Benefits

• $1,000 REFERRAL BONUS
• Competitive salary
• Benefits including health, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, EAP, education reimbursement, parental leave, unlimited vacation, bonuses, and company paid holidays