UX/UI Designer
Monkee-Boy is looking for a UX/UI Designer with a sharp design eye and a passion for learning new things to join the team.
Does this sound like you?
A UX/UI designer is responsible for initial concepting and brainstorming on a variety of design challenges, from digital design to brand identities. The primary focus of the position is creating and working with the approved qdigital strategy to determine features and functionality, wireframing both web and mobile projects, UI design, animation and interaction direction, while maintaining a high level of vision and attention to detail. They will also work closely the Creative Director to develop, present and reinforce branding strategy/experience. This is a full time position and will be required to work from the Monkee-Boy World Headquarters in beautiful Austin, Texas.
The candidate will be compensated based on work experience, demonstration of success, and other intangibles they bring to the table. They will also be able to participate in all employee incentive programs.
Responsibilities
- Design and/or direct all phases of creative work from concept through production on brand development and digital projects
- Work closely with Creative Director to ensure branding standards and strategy are consistent and maintained
- Work collaboratively and take direction and feedback from design management, peers, marketing, developers and the digital producers
- Deliver engaging and compelling presentations to clients as well as to internal teams
- Stay informed and updated on all creative department projects, schedule, and budget
- Assist in the crafting of client case studies, on-going refinement of MBoy web sites, and other promotional tools
- Mentor and support creative growth of others and actively contribute to a studio culture striving for excellence, innovation, and accountability
Requirements
- High level experience in conceptualizing and designing for digital responsive sites, corporate identity, print, and marketing support tools
- Experience in strategic development of brand
- Exceptional design skills including typography, layout, and illustration
- Excellent at sketching, wireframing, site mapping, and workflow mapping (prototyping skills a plus)
- Solid understanding of web best practices, including basic knowledge of HTML and CSS with a proven track record of successful Responsive Design projects
- Excellent communication skills and a clear ability to articulate the “why” behind every design decision to other team member or clients
- High attention to detail and quality control
- Stay current with design and technology, researching the latest design trends and emerging media
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InVision and/or Sketch as well
- Ability to manage your own time, budget, and meet tight deadlines while working on multiple projects
- 4+ years work experience in branding, print, and digital design, preferably in agency setting
- A strong passion for learning new technologies and collaborating with a team
Bonus Points
- Experience designing natively for mobile platforms (iOS, Android)
- Experience with custom and/or open source Content Management Systems
- Active participation and contribution to the web and design community
- UI Animation skills (AfterEffects, Keynote, or other)
- UX or user research experience
The Process
This application process isn’t a one-way street. It’s important that we be a good fit for you too.
- If you’ve browsed The Troop page you might have seen that our team is pretty tight-knit. We all leave our egos at the door, teach each other and are willing to be taught, handle projects together, share thoughts and ideas openly, and trust each other.
- We love InVision, and think you will too (if you don’t already!)
- We’re big on sharing ideas and social bookmarking, whether it’s a new button animation we saw or a cool illustration on Dribbble.
- We’re pretty active in the design community, and believe in giving back where we can. We <3 hackathons, meetups, and panel discussions outside of work hours.
- We love to collaborate. Whether it’s in the office throwing around new ideas, asking each other for help, or meeting up at a nearby coffee shop for a little change of scenery.