UI/UX Designer
VRIFY- 5000 - 6000 USD per Month
- Full Time
- Posted : 10 months ago
At VRIFY, we are pushing the limits of technology to facilitate better investment decisions. We translate complex data sets into easily digestible 3D models, site visits of remote global projects into virtual tours, and presentations into interactive experiences hosted via our online platform. Our mission is to create a transparent mining investment ecosystem by refining a company’s story down to simple, informative and visually compelling information which investors can easily digest, make quick decisions with, and remove all the noise.
VRIFY is a team. It’s important to us that we’re all aligned on goals, accountabilities, and responsibilities, but how you drive those outcomes is up to you. We want to work with inspired, creative, and ambitious individuals who will thrive in our company and we'll invest in your strengths so that you can do your best work and take pride in the results.
VRIFY is a remote-first company which aims to empower all employees to prosper regardless of where they’re located.
Who you are:
You are a creative problem solver who enjoys simplifying the complex. You have a natural curiosity that leads you to constantly learn. You have a need to apply your knowledge and see it improve the experiences of users. You enjoy collaborating to create and are skilled at both plussing on the ideas of others and respectfully challenging all those you work with in order to achieve the best possible design. You have a strong eye for visual design, and hold yourself and others to a high standard. You want to be part of building something great and are seeking the sense of achievement that comes from being an integral part of a great team who do great work.
You should have:
- Proven experience building intuitive multi-channel experiences including web and mobile applications (specifically native iOS apps)
- A goal-oriented, driven and open-minded nature with the confidence to always ask ‘why’ in order to create designs that truly solve problems
- A solid understanding of interaction design principles and the proven ability to apply those principles creatively to simplify complex interactions and interfaces
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills that make it hard for you to skip key UX activities like user journeys, workflows and user testing
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills to tell your design stories and justify decision making to fellow designers, developers and other stakeholders
- An interest in learning about different types of users, understanding their context, motivations, abilities and specific needs
- An ability to work independently and comfortable with ambiguity and change during a project
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Distill design problems and user research into elegant solutions for our users
- Create flow diagrams, wireframes, prototypes and detailed visual designs
- Present and justify creative, thoughtful design solutions to stakeholders from different departments with a collaborative mindset
- Independently prepare and run user tests on wireframes and/or working high fidelity prototypes to ensure design goals are being met
- Establish and ensure consistent visual design quality across our ecosystem of web and mobile apps
- Be the designated UX expert on interaction design standards, best practices and provide guidance on creative ways interaction design principles can be applied
- Allocate time to keeping up with new and innovative trends/tools/UI in interaction design to simplify complex experiences on the platform
- Provide detailed design documentation and answer design questions to help our development team bring your designs to life
- Invest time to understand the mining investment industry in order to design for our target audience
- Maintain, enhance and expand the VRIFY design system
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in UI/UX Design
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
- A strong portfolio of design projects with web and mobile case studies
- Knowledge of front-end development (HTML/CSS), how it impacts design, and the skills to provide practical feedback to Development teams
- Familiarity with technical constraints and limitations when designing for web and mobile applications (iOS). This includes knowledge of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, the controls available in Apple UI frameworks and familiarity with the underlying technology that powers them
- Proven ability to build exceptional products for web and mobile in a collaborative environment
- Strong creative, decision-making, multi-tasking, verbal/written communication, and analytical skills
Bonus points if you have:
- Strong illustration and motion design skills and/or experience with creating micro-interactions that leverage UI animation and motion design
- Experience with interface design for editing elements in 3D space
- Knowledge of the 3D world and software (Blender, Maya, 3DS Max)
- Proven track record in a dynamic startup environment
- Knowledge or experience in mining or capital markets
Education/Certification/License:
- Bachelor of Design or equivalent practical experience
Perks
- Competitive compensation and stock options
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Company bonus plan
Travel
- This position is fully remote however there may be requirements and opportunities for travel from time to time.
Terms of employment:
- Full-time, Permanent
- Remote
- Completion of a background check will be required for this position
This job description has been written to provide an accurate reflection of the current job and to include the general nature of work performed. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employees assigned to the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
VRIFY is an equal opportunity workplace, and we would like to hear from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability or any special needs that we might need to accommodate, please let us know.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- User Experience Design
- User Interface Design
- Figma
- front-end development
