Must Have Skills / Requirements
1) Figma advanced proficiency
a. Main tool and environment for design work; Will be used for layout, prototyping, and communicating visual intent; Designing from and contributing to design libraries and brand guides
2) Front-End Languages
a. HTML, CSS, JavaScript (including frameworks like React, Vue, Angular).
3) Technical Understanding
a. Responsive design, performance, accessibility, version control (Git). Designs are created with development in mind from the start.
4) Versatile and Efficient
a. Can handle projects end-to-end or contribute across the entire design-to-code pipeline, acting as a valuable "unicorn" in tech teams; Smooth communication and collaboration between pure design and pure development teams; Ability to quickly ramp up on project needs and work independently and without supervision; Comfortable in ambiguous situations where you need to define needs iteratively and continuously and can flex as new information is presented to you.
5) Visual Design shown in Portfolio.
a. Engaging design and problem-solving approach; Strong artistic fundamentals (color theory, typography, composition, hierarchy), attention to detail, plus technical proficiency in design software, to create clear, functional, and aesthetically pleasing designs
6) Trend Awareness
a. Strong awareness of global design and cultural trends, with the ability to translate insights into forward-thinking creative work.
7) User-Centered Mindset
a. A passion for understanding and advocating for the end user throughout the design process.
8) Communication
a. Excellent verbal, visual and writing communication; Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively, and to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, stakeholders as well as cross functional teams.
9) Strategic Thinking
a. Ability to look beyond individual features to align user experience with long-term business goals, focusing on the "why" and "how" of a product's direction, not just the "what". Ability to see big-picture vision, prioritize efforts, and measure success across the entire user journey.
10) Product Design
a. Ability to solve for ambiguous design problems, leveraging expert product thinking, interaction design, craft and prototyping while introducing new patterns and standards when needed.
11) Project Management
a. Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of delivering complex creative projects on time and within budget.
Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
1) Experience in designing Consumer/Corporate products
2) Experience in designing Enterprise products
3) Experience in Software Design and Development
4) Background in Media or Entertainment
5) Experience in Branding & Marketing
6) Experience building CMS platforms
7) PHP Experience