About Us:
USIM is a full-service, integrated, media planning and buying agency. We are media agnostic – aligning the most successful and efficient media strategies with the goals of our clients, regardless of channel. We are seeking a talented and creative UX/UI Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles and be able to create aesthetically pleasing, user-friendly web and mobile applications. This role requires someone who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other designers, to bring innovative and engaging experiences to life.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design & Development: Create intuitive, user-centric designs for web applications with mobile considerations, including wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and final designs.
User Research: Conduct user research and testing to understand user needs, identify pain points, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
Collaboration: Work closely with external clients, internal departments, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into compelling design solutions.
UI Implementation: Develop front-end components and ensure designs are accurately implemented, maintaining high standards of visual consistency and quality.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends, techniques, and technologies, and continuously improve design processes and outcomes.
Usability Testing: Conduct usability tests and analyze results to refine and enhance the user experience.
Documentation: Maintain and update design documentation, including style guides, design systems, and interaction patterns.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design and development, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or similar.
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows environments and MS Suite.
- Design Skills:
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
- Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
- Experience with usability testing and user research methodologies.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Umbraco is a big plus.
Knowledge of Google Tag Manager is a plus.
Knowledge of JavaScript Frameworks like React.js and technologies like Node.js is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will spend up to 50% of time sitting at desk, typing on keyboard, viewing computer monitor, answering telephone calls.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interviews and reference check; job related tests may be required.
EEO
USIM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, gender, gender identity, registered domestic partner status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. USIM also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of USIM , and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of USIM, including supervisors and co-workers. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
