UX Designer

We’re seeking a highly motivated UX Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting seamless and engaging user experiences that align with our clients’ product goals and needs. You will collaborate closely with clients to translate user research and business requirements into intuitive design solutions.Your expertise will be crucial in designing user interfaces that are both intuitive and effective. This role requires someone with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A passion for innovation and a commitment to staying updated on the latest UX trends and technologies is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Organize and lead workshops and branding sessions with clients to gain a deep understanding of their needs, goals, and preferences. Gather detailed information, discuss design samples, and align on design objectives during these sessions.

Conduct thorough assessments of client requirements, preferences, and brand identity.

Collect and analyze data to inform design decisions and ensure that solutions meet client expectations.

Create and maintain comprehensive design systems for each client, including style guides, component libraries, and design patterns. Ensure these systems facilitate consistent and scalable design solutions across various platforms.

Develop initial design concepts and prototypes based on insights gained from client workshops and needs assessments. Present these concepts to clients, incorporating their feedback to refine and enhance designs.

Work closely with clients, product managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure that design solutions align with business goals and user needs. Maintain clear and effective communication throughout the design process.

Translate client requirements and feedback into actionable design solutions that enhance usability and user experience. Oversee the implementation of these solutions, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

Actively seek and incorporate feedback from clients and stakeholders into design iterations. Adapt designs based on user testing and client input to continuously improve the final product.

Stay updated on the latest design trends, tools, and technologies. Apply this knowledge to innovate and enhance design practices, ensuring that solutions remain current and competitive.

Document design processes, decisions, and outcomes for reference and future use.

Provide regular updates and reports to clients and internal teams on project progress and design status.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of experience as a UX Designer.
• A portfolio showcasing websites you’ve designed in the past.
• Proficiency in creating design systems and designing both low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes
• Experience in structuring and writing content for websites and landing pages
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS.
• Understanding of SEO principles and content strategy.
• At least 3 years of experience using Figma is preferred.
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Industry experience in SaaS, eCommerce, or marketing is preferred.
• Experience with Adobe XD is a plus.

Your Attributes

• You take extreme ownership with your work and see tasks and projects through to completion by any means necessary without excuses
• Unique thinker and collaborator who can engage others
• Customer-driven mindset: you strive to see everything through the lens of our client’s target customers to inform strategy
• Sales-driven mindset: you strive to see everything through the lens of our client’s sales teams and support them by driving marketing or sales qualified leads
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey design ideas and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing time and priorities to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.
• Entrepreneurial instincts: you are a proactive self-starter with a solution-oriented attitude
• Insatiable drive to succeed
• Solicits and welcomes feedback
• Highly adaptable; welcomes change and can thrive in a high-growth start-up environment

We Offer you:

Fully Remote work

Become part of a team of smart, open-minded people with individual qualities

You’ll be a part of a rapidly growing company, with plentiful opportunities to grow into leadership roles. And you’ll face a steep learning curve & daily data science, technological, and business challenges.

Work-Life Balance:We understand the importance of balancing work with personal life and offer supportive, flexible work arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Yamu Media provides a start-up environment and culture; fast-paced and agile with quick decision-making. It’s an honest and open environment where team members at all levels can make a difference and have a say.

We believe in life-long learning and supporting the development of our team. We are committed to internal promotions, offering clear pathways for advancements as your skills are developed and experience is gained.

Salary: Between $1,800 – $2,000 USD for the initial 3-month trial period. After the 3-month trial period, you will receive an increase in salary. Salaries at YAMU are not capped and are periodically increased based on performance and market conditions.

After six months of employment, you will be eligible for commission on business revenue, adding an additional layer of financial growth and reward.