Mobile/Web Designer Job at Core Catalysts LLC in Kansas City

Key Responsibilities:

• User Interface Design: Design and prototype intuitive user interfaces for both web and mobile applications using Figma, ensuring a seamless user experience.

• Collaborative Development: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other designers to create cohesive and user-focused designs that align with project goals.

• Design System Management: Maintain and enhance the company’s design system to ensure consistency in design elements across all platforms, facilitating a unified brand identity.

• User Research & Testing: Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions, ensuring our solutions effectively meet user needs.

• Visual Content Creation: Develop visually compelling graphics, icons, and illustrations for use across digital platforms, enhancing overall aesthetic appeal and functionality.

• Thorough Documentation: Document each screen design with comprehensive descriptions and associated diagrams, including:

o Mermaid Diagrams for visualizing workflows and processes.

o Sequence Diagrams to illustrate interactions between components.

o Flowcharts to map out user journeys and decision points.

o Business Process Documentation to outline the rationale and objectives behind design choices.

Requirements

Key Qualifications:

• Design Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Figma, with a compelling portfolio that demonstrates your design skills and creativity.

• Design Principles Knowledge: Solid understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and responsive design, particularly mobile-first design principles.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to effectively share ideas and gather feedback from team members.

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to facilitate better communication with developers and understand technical constraints.

• Design Tools Experience: Experience with additional design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and prototyping tools like InVision or Sketch.

• Accessibility Standards: Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices, ensuring that designs are inclusive and user-friendly for all audiences.

• User Research Expertise: Experience with user research methods and usability testing, leveraging insights to inform design improvements.

• Diagramming Skills: Experience with Mermaid.js or similar tools for creating diagrams and visual documentation to enhance design clarity and communication.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Hybrid