EU UX/UI Designer (UI Focused)
PetSafe Brands - Dundalk, Maryland, United States, 21222![PetSafe Brands](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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PetSafe Brands EU Headquarters is in Dundalk, Louth. Where’s that you say? Dundalk, County Louth, enjoys a great location, strategically located approximately midway between the two largest cities in the island of Ireland, Belfast and Dublin. It is just 50 minutes from Dublin airport. Dundalk is one of the most historical parts of Ireland with Louth known as the ‘land of legends’. Rich in heritage, many of the famous Irish legends and epics were based in the wonderful landscape here. Ancestors from years gone by, including Saint Patrick, Fionn MacCumhaill, the mythical Cúchulainn, the Vikings, the Normans and Cromwell have left indelible marks on the local landscape. Even the town crest of Dundalk reads "the place where brave Cúchulainn was born"
As a Dundalk resident, you will have the Cooley Mountains, Carlingford Lough, and Dundalk Bay on your doorstep to enjoy. Dundalk Stadium is Irelands only all-weather horse and greyhound track but also features a lively town centre with many boutiques, restaurants and bars. Hometown of the band The Corrs, who sold 40 million albums worldwide.
Our Company:
PetSafe Brands is the world leader in pet products through our family of brands: Pet Safe Brand, Sport DOG Brand, Invisible Fence Brand, Kurgo and Premier Pet. Pet Safe Brand makes every product from leashes and harnesses to water fountains and and litter boxes. We have an ambitious goal of touching over 21 million pets, people, and communities around the world each year. We serve a broad range of pet owners from providing the hunter the best gear for a successful hunt to accommodating the “Not-So-Crazy Cat Lady” with all the entertaining toys and effective solutions she could ever imagine. We do this by creating a culture of enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability, and teamwork every day in the office. We work hard to be our community’s employer of choice as we all live our purpose: We exist to unleash freedom for pet parents by keeping their pets happy, healthy and safe.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive direction and feedback on project/product strategic vision from UX ManagerWork with product categories, engineers, and developers on a range of pet products, native apps, and websitesCreate wireframes, visual comps, prototypes, style guides, and other deliverables as needed to effectively communicate and evaluate design conceptsFacilitate design discovery, including the creation of personas, scenarios, and principlesDesign within, maintain, and evolve design systems that include interaction patterns, colors, typography, animations, etc.Represent and advocate customer-centered design within teams and the organizationPresent and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to the businessWork with developers and engineers to oversee changes through to completion and be accountable for the finished quality of the productWork on concurrent projects in a dynamic environmentGive and receive feedback from peers and stakeholders alike.
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS:
Solid understanding of usability, universal design, and designing for touch.2-4 years of experienceFluency in current visual design practices, digital design software (Figma, Sketch App, Adobe Creative Suite), and UI prototyping and testing tools (Figma, InVision, Flinto, Marvel, etc).Experience working with development/engineering teams seeing design from proof of concept to implementation to ensure design is delivered efficientlyAbility and willingness to communicate, share knowledge and collaborate across departmentsStrong work ethic and high standards for quality and efficiencyBachelor’s degree in User Experience Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction or related fieldPortfolio of professional work demonstrating relevant experience
PREFERRED SPECIFICATIONS:
Experience creating design systems and style guidesExperience designing Internet of Things applicationsExperience working on an Agile teamUnderstanding of html, CSS, and Javascript
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Timely execution of high-quality design deliverablesCapture and act on feedbackParticipation in backlog grooming and sprint planning–collaboration with IoT and Product Management departmentsParticipating and assisting customer-centric research as necessary
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to User Experience ManagerWorks with the User Experience Manager, UX/UI Designers, Software Team Manager and Developers to design and maintain a portfolio of applicationsWorks directly with all Brands, Product Categories, and Service DepartmentsWorks with Brand Marketing teams to ensure consistent branding and messagingWorks with outside vendors as applicable.
Benefits:
Private medical insurance7% pensionWorkAWAY 4 weeks from abroad!Gym membershipFree Breakfast for all Employees on Site.26 Days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays.Employee assistance programWellness programBike to work schemeBring your dog to the office!Learning and development opportunities.Rich engagement culture with company events planned on a regular basis.Paid Maternity and Paternity leave.Flexibility.Wellness Hour/Plus a wellness Lounge.Sabbatical leave as well as bonus after continuous years of service.Performance related bonus.Plus many more.
Do You Have a Cat/dog ? If So We Make Sure That We Have Your Pets Covered Too. We Have a Range Of Pet Benefits Such As:
Bring your dog to work with you every day!!!! We love to see our PetSafe Dogs in the office every day and we encourage this. Don’t believe us ? Check out the video below (https://www.facebook.com/petsafeuk/videos/596693689178025)Paw-ternity Leave. Yes you heard that right we offer Pawternity leave to all employees who decide to adopt a new pet.We also give employees some money towards the adoption of a new pet.Vaccination costs.Money towards Neutering and Spaying.Pet Insurance. We have both you and your pet covered!500 Euro annually to spend on any of our websites so your pet has the best of the best.
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