About the job UX Designer
About the Hiring Company:
A pioneering company specializing in cutting-edge neurotech designed to enhance and elevate quality of life. A category leader, featured in mainstream press like the BBC and Scientific American and comprised of an all-star team. Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company helping improve the quality of life of millions of people and developing treatments for the world’s most debilitating conditions.
UI/UX Design Skills
User Research & Analysis: Ability to conduct user research, gather insights, and create user personas.
Wireframing & Prototyping: Proficient in creating low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes.
User Flow Design: Capable of mapping out detailed user flows to ensure intuitive navigation.
Information Architecture: Strong understanding of organizing information and content hierarchies for usability.
Interaction Design: Knowledge of interactive elements and creating seamless user experiences.
Responsive & Adaptive Design: Expertise in designing for various screen sizes and devices (mobile, tablet, desktop).
Accessibility Design: Familiar with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and ensuring designs are inclusive.
Design Systems & Style Guides: Experience in creating and maintaining consistent design systems and style guides.
Data-Driven Design: Ability to analyze user data and metrics to improve design decisions and user experience.
Collaboration with Developers: Basic understanding of front-end web development (HTML/CSS/JS) for effective communication with development teams.
Tool Proficiency (UI/UX): Expertise in design tools preferably Figma.
Graphic Design Skills for Web Visuals
Brief Understanding & Storytelling: Ability to dive into the motivation and goals behind the designs, and the story we are trying to relate to the users.
Creativity & Emotional Targeting: The ability to express ideas visually in a way that triggers desired emotional reactions.
Web Visuals & Imagery: Strong eye for selecting and designing images, icons, and visual elements tailored for web use.
Typography: Knowledge of web typography principles, font pairing, and legibility across devices.
Color Theory: Understanding of color schemes, contrast, and usage in web design for aesthetics and readability.
Branding & Identity Design: Ability to design visuals that align with brand identity and guidelines.
Illustration Skills: Can create custom illustrations and vector graphics for web interfaces.
Iconography: Designing and reusing scalable icons that fit into web design systems.
Image Optimization: Proficient in compressing and optimizing images for web performance without compromising quality.
Motion Design: Ability to create micro-interactions, animations, and transitions using web-optimized formats.
Photo Editing: Basic skills in photo manipulation, retouching, and enhancements for web image use.
Graphic Tool Proficiency: Experience in graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Affinity Designer.
Optional/Bonus Skills
Video Editing: Skills in creating and editing videos for web use, including tools like Adobe Premiere or After Effects.
Soft Skills
Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to develop innovative solutions to design challenges.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in design elements, from alignment to pixel-perfect layouts.
Adaptability: Able to work on various projects simultaneously and pivot quickly based on feedback.
Communication: Strong ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Time Management: Capable of managing deadlines, delivering projects on time, and balancing multiple priorities.