UI/UX Design Director

TrendyMinds - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Indianapolis, IN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of UI/UX Design at TrendyMinds is a strategic leader and hands-on designer responsible for overseeing user experience and interface design initiatives across various clients and industries. This role requires a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, UX research, and web development, along with exceptional leadership skills to mentor a growing UI/UX design team. The director will define UI/UX processes and deliver compelling user experiences that align with clients' business goals and brand vision, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish the agency's strategic vision for UI/UX design to support clients' business goals and increase new business wins.
• Oversee and execute the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs across web and mobile platforms.
• Lead and mentor the UI/UX design team, balancing project leadership with hands-on UI design and UX research.
• Define and document UI/UX processes in partnership with multiple stakeholders, including developers.
• Oversee user research and usability testing initiatives, analyzing feedback and data to inform strategic design decisions.
• Lead persona development and journey mapping, facilitating engaging UI/UX workshops with clients.
• Collaborate with web development, strategy, and other creative team members to ensure innovative and feasible UI/UX design solutions.
• Maintain and evolve UI/UX design systems and standards for consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Manage multiple projects from conception through delivery, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met.
• Support business development initiatives related to UI/UX design through opportunity spotting, quoting, proposal creation, and services refinement.
• Explore, test, advocate for, and implement no-code/low-code web design platforms, creating replicable processes for team usage.
• Stay current on emerging trends in UI/UX and advocate for continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience.
• Leadership experience is heavily preferred.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Familiarity with no-code/low-code web design platforms (e.g., Webflow, Framer).
• Familiarity with various CMS platforms, such as Craft, and web development workflow tools, such as GitHub.
• Working understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc., and their implications for UI/UX design.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while inspiring and mentoring a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Agency experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 30 paid days off
• 401(k) matching
• 100% coverage of health insurance premiums for all team members
• 50% coverage for spouses and dependents
• Flexible schedule
• New equipment for work
• Philanthropy committee and donation matching system