UI Designer Pr
Softtek · San Jose, California, United States
IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The UI Designer is responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for digital products while maintaining brand consistency through design systems. They will collaborate with stakeholders and UX designers to implement user-centered design principles and mentor junior team members.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Visual Design, UX/UI Design, or a related field and possess proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong knowledge of design methodologies and experience in interface design are required to effectively contribute to design strategy.
Full description
Responsible for creating and ensuring the visual and interactive design of user interfaces for digital products such as websites, mobile applications, and software applications. The goal of a UI designer is to create intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing interfaces that enhance the user experience.
Activities
- Create high-quality visual assets, including illustrations, icons, and graphics.
- Develop and maintain design systems in collaboration with UX designers to ensure brand consistency.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand project requirements.
- Apply advanced typography, color theory, and design techniques.
- Mentor junior team members and provide design guidance.
- Work closely with senior team members to understand and synchronize design strategy.
- Incorporate user-centered design principles to enhance visual experiences.
- Stay abreast of design trends, methodologies, and best practices for user interface design (usability and accessibility).
- Be proficient using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.), Figma and productivity tools such as Office 360.
- Participate in design critiques and contribute to design strategy discussions.
- Knowledge of animation and video editing would be an asset.
Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor's degree or training in Visual Design, UX/Ui Design, Interaction Design or related.
- Knowledge of Design Methodologies (Design Thinking, Human Centered Design).
- Knowledge of design and/or animation tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Certifications in UX/UI, animation or related is a plus.
- Certifications in experience or interface design methodologies are a plus.