Middle Designer

Five Jars is looking for a proactive Middle Designer to create top-notch web designs, UI/UX solutions, and engaging graphic marketing materials to contribute to the company’s growth. 

If you're eager to take on a new role in Web/UI/UX Design in a fast-growing software development environment, we have a great opportunity for you!

Who are we

Five Jars is a Full-service Design, Strategy, and Web Development digital agency that creates intuitive, data-driven web experiences. Over the past six years, we've delivered more than 100 projects for clients in various industries, including health and fitness, media, arts and culture, and NGOs. As a team of creative and talented experts, led by leaders with 15+ years of experience in technology, we love our projects, working together and doing everything to ensure the company’s and client’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Web & UI/UX Design (60%)
• Design intuitive, responsive, and user-centered solutions for websites and web applications
• Participate in all design phases from definition to implementation and optimization
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and interactions
• Conduct user research (if a project requires so) to gain insights into user behaviors, needs, and motivations, leveraging the findings to drive design decisions and enhance user experiences
• Define and design user interactions, including user flows, navigation models, and micro-interactions, with a focus on creating seamless and engaging experiences
• Conduct thorough discovery phases to gather requirements, understand project goals, and define design strategies
• Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to implement and refine designs based on technical feasibility and feedback received from the team
• Present and demonstrate design team results to team and clients, collect valuable feedback, and incorporate necessary adjustments
• Produce visuals that resonate with clients' brands and amplify the user experience.
• Keep up with industry trends, emerging design techniques, and software tools to continuously enhance design skills and stay at the forefront of design practices
• Graphic Design (20%)
• Create visually appealing and engaging designs for various marketing materials, including social media graphics, website banners, website blog posts, brochures, white papers, and presentations
• Develop and maintain the brand identity by following established design guidelines and standards
• Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize and execute design projects effectively communicating the brand’s message and objectives
• Ensure consistency and coherence in design elements across different platforms and marketing channels
• Business Development (Pre-Sales & Marketing) (15%)
• Attend pre-sales meetings and conduct client interviews to gather design direction and requirements
• Develop design strategies and accurate project estimates for new initiatives
• Collaborate with the sales team to prepare compelling proposals
• Analyze project requirements and propose innovative design solutions
• Conduct thorough project estimations and provide a comprehensive scope of work reviews for the design aspects
• Collaboration and Communication (5%)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, content, and development, to understand project requirements and deliver design solutions that align with business goals
• Communicate design concepts, ideas, and rationale effectively to stakeholders and team members
• Incorporate feedback and revisions to improve design work and continuously meet project objectives and deadlines
• Proactively seek opportunities to learn and grow in design
• Work closely with marketing, product, and development teams to align design strategies with business goals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Web/UI/UX Design within a software development environment (software development agency, outsourcing company, or design agency)
• Skilled in design principles, UX, and UI design, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and delivering top-notch designs, particularly in web design
• Experience in creating visually appealing and user-friendly web layouts is essential for this role
• A portfolio with design examples (such as landing pages, wireframes, mockups, products, etc)
• Excellent skills in Figma; Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in working with design systems and the ability to develop them
• Ability to present design work to clients and internal stakeholders, effectively communicating design decisions
• Adaptable to changing project requirements and skilled at solving design challenges
• Strong visual skills and attention to detail
• Passionate about learning the latest design trends, tools, and technologies and encouraging the team to enhance their skills
• Knowledge of Webflow is a plus
• Fluency in spoken and written English (B2/C1 level)

We propose

• 100% remote work and flexible schedule
• 7-hour working day
• Professional growth in the company
• Performance and salary review
• Benefits such as vacation, sick leaves, days off during official national holidays, and your birthday
• Happy Hour on Fridays with team members
• Help with learning new things (courses, books, etc.)
• Support in participating in conferences
• Warm and friendly working environment
• Respect and support with all activities
• Team building and other sorts of online/offline team activities