UX Designer

Are you eager to join a vibrant, creative team in the heart of Madison, WI, a city renowned for its lively music scene, bustling farmers markets, thriving art scene, scenic parks, picturesque lakes, and bike-friendly culture? Hiebing is seeking a UX Designer to become part of our dynamic community of smart, curious, and strategic professionals. 

Hiebing is a full-service marketing agency focused on driving momentum for the brands and clients we serve. Our diverse team of 130+ talented and inquisitive individuals embodies our We Before Me credo, recognizing that collaboration fosters exceptional results. As an agency, we take pride in serving our communities by dedicating thousands of hours to pro-bono work for change-making organizations. 

At Hiebing, we are target-led—meaning we design with measurable outcomes in mind and take a consumer/customer-focused approach in everything we do. We pride ourselves on the ability to turn insights about our clients’ targets into usable, highly functional designs that are compelling and goal-oriented. We begin with the “why” and then apply the appropriate technology to the task, building in measurability to ensure users are successfully reaching their goals. 

Summary
As a UX Designer at Hiebing, you'll have the opportunity to work across various industries, clients, and platforms, contributing to large-scale projects and owning smaller projects from start to finish. You'll play a pivotal role in connecting strategy, creativity, and technology, leveraging your ability to interpret data, empathize with users, and make well-informed design decisions. 

Our culture values efficiency, quality, and collaboration. You'll partner with both internal and external stakeholders to guarantee every project meets the highest standards of usability, accessibility, and design excellence. As a member of our new team, you'll have the chance to shape our processes, mentor future talent as we grow, and contribute to engaging our clients' target audiences in memorable and meaningful ways. 

What You’ll Do 

• Deliver high-fidelity designs that balance user needs and business goals. 
• Develop sitemaps, user flows, wireframes and prototypes using Figma. 
• Collaborate across teams and with clients to incorporate research into your designs and to ensure that designs are implemented accurately. 
• Champion and advocate for usability and accessibility best practices. 
• Ensure scalability and performance are considered when handing off designs to developers. 
• Present your work to both internal and external stakeholders, clearly articulating design decisions and using feedback to refine your work. 
• Assist in mentoring interns and junior designers and participate in cross-departmental training initiatives. 

Requirements 

• Degree or equivalent certification in UX Design, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or related field. 
• 3+ years of experience in UX design or product design with a portfolio showcasing your work across a variety of digital platforms (websites, mobile apps, and more). 
• Proficiency in Figma, including a strong understanding of auto-layout, prototyping, and file organization. 
• Experience designing for native apps and mobile-first approaches. 
• Strong collaboration and presentation skills
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance collaboration with developers. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail. 
• Ability to work on-site Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday weekly in an open-office environment
• Ability to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with agile methodologies, product design cycles, and sprint-based workflows. 
• Experience building and working with design systems. 
• Experience with website builders (e.g., Shopify, Elementor).