UI/UX Designer (Freelancer)

The UI/UX Designer will execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering, developing wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and conduct usability tests to improve user experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Document the use cases with respect to the design principles and design decisions made.
• Design and implement responsive, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Integrate third-party APIs and develop custom API solutions to enhance application functionality.
• Convert design prototypes into responsive, high-quality HTML/CSS/JavaScript code, ensuring compatibility across various browsers and devices.
• Develop interactive prototypes to visualize and test design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers and product managers to ensure design consistency and alignment with project goals.
• Plan and conduct usability tests to iterate and improve upon solutions.
• Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system to ensure a cohesive user experience across all platforms.
• Gather feedback from users and stakeholders through user research and usability testing to refine and improve the user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues and bugs to ensure a seamless user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX development or related roles.
• Proficiency in front-end web development languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular).
• Experience with API integration and development.
• Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
• Excellent visual design skills with emphasis on user-system interaction.
• Ability to articulate and defend design decisions based on user feedback and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Experience in conducting user research and usability testing.
• Portfolio showcasing UX design and development work, including user research, wireframes, prototypes, and final designs.
• Ability to create interactive prototypes using tools like InVision, Axure, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing project requirements and priorities.

Key Skills

• Proficiency in front-end web development languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular)
• Experience with API integration and development
• Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and practices
• Excellent visual design skills with emphasis on user-system interaction
• Ability to articulate and defend design decisions based on user feedback and data analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile/Scrum development processes
• Experience in conducting user research and usability testing
• Ability to create interactive prototypes using tools like InVision, Axure, or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with team members
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing project requirements and priorities

Benefits

• Flexible and vibrant work environment
• Global team filled with passionate and fun-loving people coming from diverse cultures and backgrounds