UI Designer

UI DesignerThe UI Designer designs mockups, storyboards, process flows, sitemaps, and prototypes that illustrate site behaviors, requirements, and designs. He or she performs periodic UI research to obtain user experience feedback in order to improve web applications and programs. The UI Designer participates in development team design reviews, brainstorms collaboratively with other members of the team, and conducts usability tests for continuous improvement. As a key member of the development team, the UI Designer prepares and presents designs to management and internal stakeholders. He or she prepares mockups for developer handoff and attends internal meetings to ensure designs are implemented correctly. The UI Designer quickly verifies and improves designs with users throughout prototyping, testing, and eventual implementation.ResponsibilitiesPlan, design, and develop web applications and web pages using code and visual design toolsCollaborate with members of the development team to design a variety of web applications and programsBuild prototypes of creative design concepts as neededTest ideas on the web, troubleshoot, and develop complete website organizational structuresPresent web design plans and ideas to management, analyze customer experience, and evaluate user interfaces in order to identify areas of improvementDevelop and maintain detailed UI specs and documentationAttend developer demos to ensure designs were implemented correctlyConduct periodic audits as required and address potential issuesRequirementsExceptional writing, verbal, and listening skillsAdaptability to changes in workload, systems, and processesPositive attitude that is reflected in all interactionsRecognizes opportunities for improvement and can manage issues upwardAttention to detailMotivated and innovative mindsetProactive communicatorAbility to work without supervision, at timesOutstanding ability to identify & resolve problems by thinking creatively & strategicallyAbility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentExcellent analytical, organizational, project management and time management skillsGreat sense of humour and willingness to have funQualificationsA bachelor's degree in computer science, web development, mobile computing, graphic design, or a similar field is required, Master's preferredAt least 5 years of experience as a UI developer is preferredA solid portfolio of past successesCoding skills including HTML, Flash, CSS, Angular, Node.js and JavascriptGraphic design skills including the Adobe Creative SuiteAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize code for continuous improvementCustomer-centric mindset with the ability to maximize user experience with multiple revisionsMS Office knowledgeExcellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, and remain detail orientedMust have a LinkedIn profileMust have a Crunchbase profile SideAway