UI/UX Specialist

Job Description: UI/UX & Graphic Design Specialist

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Remote
Salary: $5.00/hr

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Position Overview
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We are seeking a full-time UI/UX & Graphic Design Specialist to create visually compelling and user-friendly digital experiences. This role requires expertise in UI/UX design, user research, and graphic design to craft seamless and engaging designs for web and mobile applications, as well as marketing and branding materials.

The ideal candidate should be highly skilled in Figma, ClickUp, Flipbook, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects). Strong knowledge of user experience principles, branding, and visual storytelling is essential. A UX/UI certification is a plus.

Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing both UI/UX projects and graphic design work. The interview will include a live design challenge to assess real-time problem-solving and design execution.

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Responsibilities
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- Design intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to optimize user experience.
- Build and maintain design systems, UI components, and reusable assets for consistency across digital platforms.
- Ensure all designs are responsive, accessible, and optimized for different devices.
- Create high-quality graphics, illustrations, and marketing materials for digital and print.
- Design logos, icons, infographics, brochures, social media visuals, and interactive presentations using Flipbook.
- Use Photoshop and Illustrator for advanced image editing, retouching, and vector graphics.
- Develop motion graphics and animations using After Effects when needed.
- Ensure brand consistency across typography, color schemes, and layout structures.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and marketing teams to align design objectives with business goals.
- Utilize ClickUp for workflow management, project tracking, and task prioritization.
- Conduct A/B testing, usability studies, and data-driven optimizations to improve engagement and usability.

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Required Skills & Tools
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- Figma (Auto Layout, Components, Variants, Prototyping)
- ClickUp (Project & Task Management)
- Flipbook (Interactive Content & Presentations)
- Adobe Photoshop (Image Editing, Retouching, Digital Art)
- Adobe Illustrator (Vector Art, Iconography, Branding)
- Adobe InDesign (Multi-page Layouts, Print Design, Brochures)
- Adobe After Effects (Motion Graphics, Animations)
- Typography, Color Theory, and Layout Design
- UX Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, and Usability Testing
- Design Systems and UI Component Libraries
- Usability & Accessibility Standards
- Branding and Visual Storytelling
- A/B Testing, Data-Driven Design Optimization

Preferred but not required:
- Awareness of frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- UX/UI Certification (NN/g, Google UX Design, or similar)
- Experience with SaaS, E-commerce, or Web/Mobile App Design

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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- Maintain an average stakeholder approval rating of 90% or higher on design outputs.
- Ensure at least 80% of user feedback is addressed in design iterations.
- Complete 95% of UI/UX and graphic design projects within the agreed timeline using ClickUp for tracking.
- Deliver at least 90% of graphic design requests on time with a high-quality standard.
- Achieve at least a 20% improvement in user retention and engagement metrics after UI/UX enhancements.
- Increase social media engagement by 25% through high-quality graphic and visual content.
- Reduce website bounce rates by 15% through improved usability and interaction design.
- Introduce at least three new UI/UX enhancements per quarter based on research and user insights.

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SMART Goals
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**Short-term Goal (3 months)**
- Successfully complete all design tasks related to the primary project on time and at the highest quality standard.
- Ensure that all UI/UX deliverables for the project meet stakeholder expectations and align with branding guidelines.

**Mid-term Goal (6 months)**
- Lead the extensive UI/UX and design overhaul of a second major project, ensuring a complete redesign that enhances usability, visual appeal, and overall functionality.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define the design vision, create prototypes, and implement the new interface while meeting deadlines.

**Long-term Goal (12 months)**
- Lead UI/UX improvements for existing company websites, focusing on enhanced usability, accessibility, and modernized design.
- Implement a standardized design system that improves efficiency and consistency across multiple digital platforms.
- Mentor and upskill other tea ---------- mbers in UI/UX best practices, including Figma workflows, accessibility principles, and user experience strategies.

**Professional Development Goal**
- Complete at least one industry-recognized UI/UX or graphic design certification or attend a design workshop to refine expertise.

**Collaboration Goal**
- Work with the development team to achieve a 30% reduction in design-to-code discrepancies, ensuring accurate implementation.

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Application Process
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Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing:
- UI/UX projects (wireframes, prototypes, interactive designs)
- Graphic design work (branding, marketing materials, illustrations, motion graphics)

All applicants must submit a 30-second to 1-minute video introducing themselves in English. The video should briefly highlight their background, relevant experience, and why they are interested in this role. Applications without a video introduction will not be considered.

The interview process will include a live design challenge, where candidates will be asked to solve a real-world UI/UX and graphic design problem in real time using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.