UX Designer

We're looking for talented professionals to join our Ann Arbor office location - home to the Nutshell team! Nutshell is an award-winning CRM and email marketing platform, and as of 2022, WebFX and Nutshell have officially joined forces. Our teams work together closely to provide the very best products and services to our clients, and we're on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.You Might Be a Great Fit For This Position if You Have...A Bachelor’s DegreeSuccessful Nutshellers in this role have majored in graphic design, web design, UX, and other related fieldsGPA above 3.4A Background in DesignPlease include a portfolio showcasing excellent graphic design work, with a premium on web design and/or UX work - we want to get a sense of your style!We’re looking for an excellent design eye and a thorough understanding of how to apply design fundamentals such as Typography, Hierarchy, Layout, etc.A Few Related Skills and ExperiencesAt least 2 years professional design experienceOutstanding skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or FigmaKnowledge of web design/UX best practicesKnowledge of responsive design best practicesHTML/CSS coding experience (not required but a plus)Experience in creating end-to-end UX processes and workflows, including user journeys, task analysis, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and evaluative research methodsUnderstanding of how to use design artifacts to effectively build alignment, communicate ideas, and deliver an experienceExperience in Saas product design - a bonus!Any of these Signature Nutsheller Traits!You’re passionate about UX and web design - you even find yourself spending your free time designing and learning new technologies!You are passionate about typography and color theoryYou have a high level of design skill and technical proficiencyYou’re energized by designing memorable and effective experiences onlineYou take direction well, but aren’t afraid to take initiative and make decisionsYou see yourself as a problem-solver, and face challenges with a can-do mindsetYou put the customer and their goals firstYou are a professional, dependable, and independent worker with a solid work ethicYou’re self-motivated, thrive on challenges, and enjoy getting things doneYou have an eye for detail and dedication to high-quality workYou have an exceptional level of follow-throughYou possess excellent time/project management skillsYou work with a sense of urgency and can consistently meet deadlinesYou are an outstanding communicator and possess strong interpersonal skillsYou are a lifelong learner who loves to grow and stretch outside of your comfort zone, and are always looking to improve your skillsIn This Role, You'll Get To...Lead the UX process and workflow, and work closely with a cross-functional team to build and ship designs.Produce high-quality creative solutions to complex problems based on research and goals.Create clear user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for user interfaces.Plan and lead design sessions to generate ideas or feedback.Work from and contribute to our existing design system and UI pattern library.Partner closely with UI developers on a day-to-day basis to create designs.Partner with UX researchers to write, facilitate, and analyze user research.Partner with UX writers to ensure all UI copy meets standardsAdvocate for the user in projects.Work at both a detailed design level and a strategic level to influence the product roadmapWhat You’ll Get From Us!As a product teamNutshell’s product team offers the opportunity to learn from a smart group of teammates who support and drive one another to succeed. Today, our product group comprises nine designers and engineers. Some have decades of experience, some are just out of college with their degree, and a few have entered this field as a second career.As

a companyOpportunities to learn and thrive in a friendly, growing SaaS businessA commitment to an inclusive environment that supports our diverse teamA connection to Ann Arbor’s software and startup community through our network of friends and partnersA modern office located as an anchor tenant at Cahoots in downtown Ann ArborFlexibility in working modes and locations, as we regroup at our office, and support other distributed team membersThe sincerity and commitment of an established company: excellent health benefits, 401(k) matching, an experienced leadership team, and a profitable, growing financial positionThe opportunity to help thousands of small businesses each dayTrust and autonomy to ensure you can be the best version of youPotential promotional path for the UX Designer:Associate UX DesignerAssociate Lead UX DesignerLead UX DesignerSr. UX DesignerCompensationNegotiable based on work experiencePotential additional bonus may be offered for GPA's of 3.8+ or graduating with high honors

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