Graphic Designer IV or Senior UI/UX Designer (Web)

Denken Solutions - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Graphic Designer IV or Senior UI/UX Designer (Web) position is focused on enhancing the user experience and visual identity of the client's online ecosystem. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in UX design, capable of leading creative direction and collaborating within a team to produce innovative design solutions. The designer will work on various aspects of web design, from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes, while ensuring adherence to brand identity and platform guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Make innovative design decisions together with fellow designers, researchers, engineers, producers, copywriters, and other functions.
• Utilize, expand, document, and create new patterns within our vast design system while keeping in mind the big picture.
• Realistically communicate page flows, animations, and other interactive elements of your design to stakeholders and engineering.
• Collaborate with UX researchers to design testing with real users.
• Seamlessly infuse Client brand identity, visuals, and tone of voice into all digital communications including email campaigns, seasonal, evergreen, and core digital content.
• Adhere to our platform-specific guidelines while exercising discretion to deviate when appropriate.
• Produce design documentation and work with the engineering team to implement it while ensuring the highest quality of execution and alignment with specifications.
• Present and defend creative vision, concepts, and completed designs to leadership, stakeholders, and peers.

Requirements

• A creative background at the intersection of visual design, UI design, and UX engineering to craft end-to-end user experiences that are visually stunning and user-centric.
• Familiarity with front-end languages and frameworks (i.e. HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Strong leadership and communication skills to articulate and advocate for design decisions across teams.
• Experience with web-based interaction design to craft sleek micro-interactions.
• Proficiency in designing responsive web environments, ensuring that user interfaces adapt and perform across various screen sizes and devices.
• Experience working on projects using JIRA, advocating for leveraging its capabilities for efficient project management and collaboration.
• Expert in designing mock-ups, interactive prototypes, and components using Adobe XD and Figma.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud platform (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously when needed and manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Google Material design patterns.
• Ability to retouch and edit photo assets.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines.
• Experience designing websites using atomic design methodologies.
• Experience with video and motion graphics software (After Effects, Premiere, Media Encoder) is a plus.
• Experience utilizing AI to streamline design processes, enhancing efficiency and innovation is also a plus.
• Passionate about improving the overall user experience with a focus on usability and user-centered design principles, from ideation to implementation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with video and motion graphics software (After Effects, Premiere, Media Encoder).
• Experience utilizing AI to streamline design processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative work environment