Design Lead

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 Years of Experience: Demonstrated experience in visual communication design, with at least 2 years of professional experience.
• Portfolio: A compelling portfolio showcasing a diverse range of visual communication work, including packaging design, digital graphics, and print collateral.
• Consumer Brand Experience: Prior experience in designing for consumer brands is advantageous, indicating an ability to connect with target audiences effectively.
• Creativity: A flair for creative thinking and the ability to translate concepts into visually appealing designs.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and a willingness to adapt to emerging design tools.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that all designs are accurate and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Collaborative Spirit: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective teamwork and client collaboration.

• Understand product specifications and user psychologyConduct concept and usability testing and gather feedbackCreate personas through user research and dataDefine the right interaction model and evaluate its successDevelop wireframes and prototypes around customer needsFind creative ways to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability)Work with UI designers to implement attractive designsCommunicate design ideas and prototypes to developersKeep abreast of competitor products and industry trends

• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and present ideas.
• Team player with a strong sense of ownership.
• Participate in creative meetings to understand requirements and ideate.
• Develop innovative designs for all marketing and branding initiatives - illustration, infographics, etc.
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles to produce logical wireframes for Engagement event, stores and emailers.
• Demonstrate solid conceptual, visualisation, and communication skills during all phases of creative development from inquiry to delivery.
• Refine images, fonts and layouts for landing pages, websites, etc.
• Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art/ design/ creative multimedia/ industrial design or equivalent.
• Experience in UI/UX, graphic design, branding, illustrations, etc, for creative agencies/ web companies/ e-commerce industry, etc.
• Experience in basic graphic design software- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, etc.

Proximity is a fully distributed team of developers, designers, product nerds, and geeks building cutting-edge tech at the intersection of growth and speed.

We are looking for a Senior UI & UX Designer capable of handling product design projects at a high level. You will work closely with both client and in-house product/design/dev teams on mid-to-long term projects. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with all aspects of UI & UX design, have excellent product thinking and problem-solving abilities, good written and verbal communication skills, and a keen aesthetic sense.

• Developing and conceptualizing a comprehensive UI/UX design strategy for the projects you're assigned to.
• Producing high-quality design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
• Creating a distinctive UI language based on visual identity guidelines of the brands you're working with.
• Creating design systems for mobile and web products, along with visual design systems in the form of illustrated/photography-based graphics.
• Testing and evaluating designs and flows using various testing tools.
• Looking at user data and identifying issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborating with the development team to ensure proper implementation of your designs.

• A portfolio of professional UI and UX design work for both web and mobile platforms.
• A thorough understanding of all stages of UI and UX design, with the ability to execute a project from start to finish.
• A basic understanding of various data and analytics tools like Google Analytics, MixPanel, Maze etc.
• Mastery over Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and some familiarity with basic motion graphics (After Effects).
• A good understanding of web and mobile technologies. You know how HTML, CSS, JS, iOS, and Android systems work, even if you can't code.
• The ability to be a team player, but you're comfortable working independently too.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks strategically.
• The ability to learn and pick up new software, plugins, or technologies easily and quickly.
• A keen eye for design standards and quality.
• A strong work ethic, high levels of self-motivation, and a willingness to over-communicate about work in order to make a remote environment more productive.
• The ability to work and collaborate remotely.

• Illustration/art skills
• 3D modeling skills
• Animation/advanced motion graphics skills
• UX Writing or general writing skills
• Brand design skills
• Experience using any other tools like Webflow, Airtable, Zapier, Mailchimp, etc.

• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere you please, as long as you have access to fast internet and a comfortable, distraction-free workspace.
• Flexible Timings: Set your own hours, and create a productive schedule that works for you.
• Best in class salary: We hire only the best, and we pay accordingly.
• Proximity Talks: Meet other designers, engineers, and product geeks — and learn from experts in the field.
• Keep learning with a world-class team: Work with the best in the field, challenge yourself constantly, and learn something new every day.

1. Optimize the existing UI/UX experience for the web platform. -Develop and conceptualize a comprehensive UI/UX for the product and its modules.
2. Produce high quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
3. Designing UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes, tabs, widgets for the end-product user.
4. Work closely with the engineers and the product managers to enhance site usability and create a beautiful and consistent design across modules
5. You will be highly focused on making great digital experiences.

Qualifications:

1. Any Bachelors or Masters preferably in Human Computers Interaction or relevant background (OR) 2+ years of practical knowledge in the field of User Experience and Interaction Design.
2. A design portfolio presenting the design of enterprise applications, intranets and websites for desktops is plus.

• Bachelor/Diploma in Fine Arts or Multimedia Institution.
• Experience of 6+ years as Sr. Visualizer or Art Director in Creative/Ad Agency or Design Firm
• Hands-on experience in CorelDraw, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Able to understand the brief of the client & transform them into tangible designs.
• Visual thinker & Ideator, who can come up with concepts and ideas in a very creative and innovative manner.
• Experience in Print & Digital media
• Passed Commercial Art from a reputed institute
• Comfortable on both Windows and Mac.