Jr. UI Designer

Job Description

Job Description

You Might Be a Great Fit For This Position if You Have…

A Bachelor’s Degree

• Successful Nutshellers in this role have majored in graphic design, web design, UX, and other related fields
• GPA above 3.4

A Background in Design

• Please include a portfolio showcasing excellent graphic design work, with a premium on web design and/or UX work - we want to get a sense of your style!
• We’re looking for an excellent design eye and a thorough understanding of how to apply design fundamentals such as Typography, Hierarchy, Layout, etc.

A   Few Related Skills and Experiences

(This is an entry-level role, and experience in every one of these areas is not required - training is provided on all core platforms, tools, and technologies you will need to know! But the following skills/experience are awesome to have, and will help get your career off to a running start:):

• 0-2 years of experience (We're absolutely open to candidates with no prior full-time work experience, but we'd love to see an internship/part-time/summer job experience in that case!)
• Outstanding skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma
• Knowledge of web design/UX best practices
• Knowledge of responsive design best practices
• HTML/CSS coding experience (not required but a plus)
• Experience in creating end-to-end UX processes and workflows, including user journeys, task analysis, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and evaluative research methods
• Understanding of how to use design artifacts to effectively build alignment, communicate ideas, and deliver an experience
• Experience in Saas product design - a bonus!

Any of these Signature Nutsheller Traits!

• You’re passionate about UX and web design - you even find yourself spending your free time designing and learning new technologies!
• You are passionate about typography and color theory
• You have a high level of design skill and technical proficiency
• You’re energized by designing memorable and effective experiences online
• You take direction well, but aren’t afraid to take initiative and make decisions
• You see yourself as a problem-solver, and face challenges with a can-do mindset
• You put the customer and their goals first
• You are a professional, dependable, and independent worker with a solid work ethic
• You’re self-motivated, thrive on challenges, and enjoy getting things done
• You have an eye for detail and dedication to high-quality work
• You have an exceptional level of follow-through
• You possess excellent time/project management skills
• You work with a sense of urgency and can consistently meet deadlines
• You are an outstanding communicator and possess strong interpersonal skills
• You are a lifelong learner who loves to grow and stretch outside of your comfort zone, and are always looking to improve your skills

If any of these sound like you, then we want to hear from you! We are committed to growing 1% better every day, and we believe working at Nutshell could quite possibly make your life 1(00)% better!

In This Role, You'll Get To...

• Lead the UX process and workflow, and work closely with a cross-functional team to build and ship designs.
• Produce high-quality creative solutions to complex problems based on research and goals.
• Create clear user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for user interfaces.
• Plan and lead design sessions to generate ideas or feedback.
• Work from and contribute to our existing design system and UI pattern library.
• Partner closely with UI developers on a day-to-day basis to create designs.
• Partner with UX researchers to write, facilitate, and analyze user research.
• Partner with UX writers to ensure all UI copy meets standards
• Advocate for the user in projects.
• Work at both a detailed design level and a strategic level to influence the product roadmap

What You’ll Get From Us!

As a product team

Nutshell’s product team offers the opportunity to learn from a smart group of teammates who support and drive one another to succeed. Today, our product group comprises nine designers and engineers. Some have decades of experience, some are just out of college with their degree, and a few have entered this field as a second career.

As   a company

• Opportunities to learn and thrive in a friendly, growing SaaS business
• A commitment to an inclusive environment that supports our diverse team
• The sincerity and commitment of an established company: excellent health benefits, 401(k) matching, an experienced leadership team, and a profitable, growing financial position
• The opportunity to help thousands of small businesses each day
• Trust and autonomy to ensure you can be the best version of you

Potential promotional path for Jr. UI Designer:

• UI/UX Designer
• Associate UX Designer
• Associate Lead UX Designer
• Lead UX Designer
• Sr. UX Designer

Compensation

• Negotiable based on work experience
• Potential additional bonus may be offered for GPA's of 3.8+ or graduating with high honors

Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been 10x named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!

We're looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses around the world. We are passionate about what we do, we’re committed to driving business growth for our clients, and we’re on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.

Vibrant Company Culture: We've been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 10 times \uD83C\uDF89

Individual and Company Growth: Merit-based promotions with a clear progression path. WebFX grew 250% over the past 3 years, and we promote almost exclusively internally\uD83D\uDCC8

Training and Development: Entry-level roles, comprehensive training, ongoing learning programs, and the chance to learn from some of the best in the business\uD83D\uDCDA

Flexible Schedule: Start your day between 8-10 am - when you do your best work ⏰

Insurance Coverage: Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance with multiple plans and options to choose from, including HSA and FSA options with contribution matching \uD83E\uDE7A

100% Company 401k Matching: Up to 4% \uD83D\uDCB8

Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, new parent support (and paw-ternity leave!) \uD83D\uDC76\uD83C\uDFFF\uD83D\uDC76

Tech and Equipment: All technology & equipment provided - every FXer receives a tech set-up valued at ~$1500, plus a personal desk fund for any extra touches you want to add to your space! \uD83D\uDDA5️ 

Health & Wellness: 24/7 on-site gym and an employee wellness program including a free FitBit, fitness challenges, and a Headspace account \uD83D\uDC5F

Office Perks: Complimentary coffee service by our on-site barista, tea bar, pet-friendly office spaces, casual dress code, surprise catered meals, and more ☕

Opportunities to Give Back: On top of charitable donation matching and local volunteer opportunities, our #FXBuilds program has positively impacted over 15,000 people around the world - and every individual FXer's work directly contributes\uD83C\uDF0D

...And So Much More! Home buyer program, profit sharing, personal desk fund, green commute benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a passionate, driven team where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that makes a real-world impact for our clients\uD83E\uDD1D

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*You don't need to apply more than once even if you're interested in multiple positions - you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!

We have a multi-step interview process, where we focus on giving both our candidates, and ourselves, opportunities to get to know each other a bit better. While our process may be more thorough and perhaps longer than other interview processes that you've been a part of, our goal is to work together with our candidates to find a mutually beneficial fit, where a candidate is a great addition to the FXFamily, and WebFX is the right fit for their career goals. Interested in joining the FXFamily? You should definitely apply now!

WebFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our website here!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.