Mobile/Web Designer
Core Catalysts, LLC
Kansas City, missouri
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
• User Interface Design: Design and prototype intuitive user interfaces for both web and mobile applications using Figma, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other designers to create cohesive and user-focused designs that align with project goals.
• Design System Management: Maintain and enhance the company’s design system to ensure consistency in design elements across all platforms, facilitating a unified brand identity.
• User Research & Testing: Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions, ensuring our solutions effectively meet user needs.
• Visual Content Creation: Develop visually compelling graphics, icons, and illustrations for use across digital platforms, enhancing overall aesthetic appeal and functionality.
• Thorough Documentation: Document each screen design with comprehensive descriptions and associated diagrams, including:
o Mermaid Diagrams for visualizing workflows and processes.
o Sequence Diagrams to illustrate interactions between components.
o Flowcharts to map out user journeys and decision points.
o Business Process Documentation to outline the rationale and objectives behind design choices.
Requirements
Key Qualifications:
• Design Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Figma, with a compelling portfolio that demonstrates your design skills and creativity.
• Design Principles Knowledge: Solid understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and responsive design, particularly mobile-first design principles.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to effectively share ideas and gather feedback from team members.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to facilitate better communication with developers and understand technical constraints.
• Design Tools Experience: Experience with additional design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and prototyping tools like InVision or Sketch.
• Accessibility Standards: Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices, ensuring that designs are inclusive and user-friendly for all audiences.
• User Research Expertise: Experience with user research methods and usability testing, leveraging insights to inform design improvements.
• Diagramming Skills: Experience with Mermaid.js or similar tools for creating diagrams and visual documentation to enhance design clarity and communication.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Hybrid