Purpose of Role

The primary responsibility of the UX/UI Designer is to make design decisions informed by data, aiming to elevate user satisfaction and enhance the overall user experience of CharacterStrong products. This role plays a crucial part in improving usability, accessibility, and visual excellence, ensuring that our products are intuitive and visually appealing. Additionally, the position requires collaborative problem-solving across various departments, including research, curriculum, and technology. The UX/UI Designer will actively contribute to the development of wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing, ultimately driving successful user outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct user research via interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights and understand user needs. 
• Create visual representations of user journeys and map out the product's layout and functionality to illustrate the user flow and interactions via wireframing and prototyping. 
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and information visualization while ensuring the visual elements align with the brand and enhance the overall user experience.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement design solutions and address usability challenges.
• Ensure designs are responsive and adaptable across various devices and screen sizes, and integrate accessibility principles to make products equitable for all. 
• Work with the art director to develop and maintain design systems to create consistency in visual elements across different parts of a product or multiple products.
• Assist the design team in creative problem-solving and creating graphics that support a wide range of curriculum and marketing needs. 

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI (Human-Computer Interaction), or other related discipline
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous design projects, demonstrating skills in wireframing, prototyping, and a variety of design tools.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and the Adobe Suite.
• Experience with user research methodologies, usability testing, and the ability to translate findings into design improvements.
• Knowledge of user experience principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Communication skills to articulate design decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a dynamic environment.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure the design aligns with brand guidelines and provides a positive user experience.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to address design challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and developers to bring designs to fruition.

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary & Benefits:

• $80,000-$95,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
• Ability to work remotely 
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• New laptop computer, AirPods, and other needed equipment
• Annual Individual Budget for Professional Development of $1,000
• 401k Plan after 12 months of Employment 
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision 
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment for eligible employees
• 10 Paid Vacation Days, 8 Paid Sick Days, 14 Paid Company Holidays