Visual Designer

Visual Designer BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Visual Designer for an opportunity in Vancouver, WA! Position Title: Visual Designer Location: Vancouver, WA Anticipated Start Date: 08/19 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 5+ months contract + renewable Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [ONSITE] Pay Range: $40-$48/hr only on W2 Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Responsibilities: * Collaborate with interaction and visual designers to create new software and product experiences. * Ability to distil complex concepts and then quickly turn around rigorous flows and mock-ups reflecting a range of simple, elegant, and technically feasible options * Ability to create design mock-ups at high quality with fast turnaround, and ability to iterate quickly to visualize and evolve visual design solutions. * Work closely with the software team to support prototyping activities with visual design mock-ups/assets, to capture and resolve bugs, including resolution of design inconsistencies, incorrect or missing graphic resources, etc. * Aptitude and cultural fit to inspire and collaborate within the multidisciplinary team * Understanding learning experiences and creation of educational materials * Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously * The ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously and multi-task in an agile environment. Be prepared quickly to grow into increased responsibility and autonomy as you demonstrate skills and reliability. * Need to be receptive to constructive criticism and be able to internalize and make design revisions based on feedback from design leaders and design colleagues. * Create detailed documentation and specifications of user experience concepts and visual design specifications Education and Experience Required: * Bachelor's degree in Visual Design, Web Design, Graphic Design, or equivalent. * Minimum 2 to 4 years working as Software UI Visual designer. Knowledge and Skills: * You will gain valuable experience and engage with a cross-disciplinary team to contribute to the conceptualization, design, and specification of innovative consumer products. * Excellent visual standards and obsessive attention to detail. Sense of color, scale, harmony, balance, and use of negative space. * Deep experience with user-centered design principles, methodologies, and user research. * Skills in motion graphics, illustration, print production, presentations, concept creation and data visualization. * Self-motivated and seeks to solve problems independently. * Strong skills in creative design tools (Figma, Miro, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Zeplin). * Ability to prototype using Figma, Adobe XD, Principle, InVision, Proto.io, or equivalent. * In-depth understanding of mobile / desktop design standards and patterns (e.g. native components, best practices, etc) * In-depth understanding of Design Systems and contribute to their further development and maintenance. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords: UI Visual designer, Figma, Miro, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Zeplin. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development an To view the full job description, &