UI Designer full-time
Our client, located in Liberty Village is seeking a UI Designer to join their Development Team in supporting a multi-national brand. The candidate must be comfortable working with adult themes.
Position Overview
The User Interface Designer develops innovative solutions for a range of web and digital projects. The incumbent is responsible for the creation of mock-ups, prototypes, responsive website designs, and various graphical elements.
Key Responsibilities:
Design user interfaces for tablet, mobile and desktop, including responsive websites.
Brainstorm design and usability options with UX Designers, Front End Developers and Back End Developers
Present different options visually in the form of mock-ups, wireframes and web prototypes
Collaborate with the UX designer to create prototypes and wireframes
Assist developers with layout, styling, and CSS tasks
Meet with Product Owners to understand project requirements
Create professional, engaging and aesthetically appealing responsive websites and site improvements
Create attractive graphic and multimedia content for the company products
Research and develop innovative web concepts for various platforms
Good understanding of web usability standards
Education & Experience Requirements:
Post-secondary degree in Design, Computer Science or equivalent work experience
2-4 years of web design experience
Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop & Illustrator. Experience with Sketch is a huge bonus.
Expert-level proficiency in front-end web coding, specifically HTML & CSS
Experience in working within the AGILE development methodology is strongly preferred
Ability to design mockups and code designed mock-ups to functional web pages
Experience in designing/coding responsive websites
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication, planning and time-management skills.
Strong problem-solving, collaboration and team-work skills
Exceptional attention to detail is a must
Bonus:
An understanding of front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Foundation etc
Any knowledge or experience of working in JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks
Experience in gaming/product development is considered an asset
Our client offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits, commensurate with experience.
Applicants with disabilities who are qualified and selected for an interview will be accommodated upon request.
Location: Liberty Village, Toronto
Job Type: Full-time