UX Designer

Purpose

All kids have extraordinary talent & creativity, and our mission in the world is to
help nurture it. We truly believe that education needs to develop the whole being,
and exploration of broad interests is key for originality.
At Better, we are working hard to be the world's most loved extra-curricular
platform & build the future of passion. We are here to do the best work of our
lives, and together, we hope you are too. Come & help shape the future of
inspiration & passion. As an early team member, you get to shape the direction of
our products, company culture, hiring & design language and practices for the
future to come.Team
We are a team that is maniacally customer obsessed & building products that
consumers love.

The plumber in chief, Subramanya Sharma (subba), was recently CPO & CMO @
Cleartrip helping build one of the most loved consumer companies in the region.
He was also instrumental in taking Cleartrip global 8 countries) & create global
high quality products in an increasingly flat world.
We want to recreate the magic and build the same customer obsession & product
culture here. What is it like working at Better? Find out more on what we love, how
we build products & books we dig.

About the role
You can demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamentals of product design
- customer understanding, funnel metrics, translating qualitative and quantitative
understanding into actionable insights, understanding of tech and infra constraints (for Web and Mobile), ability to conceptualise solutions within tight
constraints (time & tech), track performance of the product once live and iterate.
You are driven by a desire to think through problems deeply and solve them well -
you understand that UI is only a layer, not a solution.
You have great taste for good design and know how to translate taste into
outcomes. You take pride in your attention to detail and strive for perfection from
concept to product. You have experience creating web & mobile apps/products
with end to end ownership - you know, intimately, the working differences
between web standards, PWAs on mobile, Material Design on Android and iOS
design guidelines.
You have worked in dynamic, collaborative environments and worked alongside
product managers and engineers. You are articulate and can clearly rationalise
and communicate your design assumptions and decisions. You take ownership
and can work independently, get things done over multiple communication
channels - be it Slack, asynchronous chat or similar.

Responsibility
You will own and manage product and feature design end-to-end for web and
mobile. You will be responsible for customer & market understanding, concept &
design, stakeholder buy-ins, tech. handovers & reviews and debugging & tracking
the feature in production. You will collaborate with Product Managers and
Engineers throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure design intent is
in sync with business goals and followed through to production

What are we looking for?
2-6 years of relevant industry experience
High quality online portfolio of relevant work- website (preferred) or a
shareable PDF demonstrating your command over good design fundamentals
Superlative command over Figma/Sketch/XD, Principle
We are location agnostic, but in the same time zone India). We have a small
garden office @ Jayanagar, Bangalore (home to some of the best dosas in
India) to jam together on anything that requires space.

Job Description

UI/UX Designer

Experience – 0-2 years

Salary – 1.4 - 2 lacs annual CTC

Desired Candidate Profile

Should have basic knowledge of software like adobe XD, illustrator, Figma, Corel draws, etc. Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS

Creative & a team player.

Job Description

Developing web & mobile application layouts based on UI designing standards.

Designing compelling banners for social media, job openings, company branding & logo, various formats, etc. as and when required.

Understanding project needs & participating in various design projects from concept to completion.

Understanding feedback to sharpen skills and improve the design.

Creative Lead If you are looking for somewhere to invest, grow and create the best work of your career, we wanna talk.- Conceiving and implementing concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and overseeing them to completion- Collaborating with account executives to obtain knowledge of the clients- requirements- Directing and motivating teams of art directors, illustrators, copywriters etc. to help them use their talents effectivelyJob brief :We are looking for an experienced Creative Director to provide our creative team with guidance and ideas to launch new impressive projects. You will devise the concepts and strategies for a particular venture and will monitor its progress. You will be able to implement your creative vision and become the point of reference for any creative plan that wants to make its way to the customers.The goal is to achieve the best possible outcome of our projects both visually and essentially to meet customer expectations and drive our sustainable growth.Responsibilities :- Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion- Collaborate with account executives to obtain knowledge of the clients requirements- Work towards having a strong opinion, grounded in fact on UI / UX / CX - Direct and motivate teams of art directors, illustrators, copywriters etc. to help them use their talents effectively- Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas- Write and design unique and well-crafted copy that meet clients needs as well as our own- Revise content and presentations, approve/reject ideas, provide feedback to the team- Train and guide subordinates into accomplished professionals- Contribute to client deliverable and on site work as needed - Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the futureRequirements :- Proven experience as a creative director or in a similar creative role- Hand-on experience in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development- Expert at Adobe Creative Suite, Azure, Sketch, In-vision, Google Docs & Drive.- Outstanding leadership and organisation skills- Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities- BSc/BA in advertising, fine art, Applied Art or relevant field. - At least 8-10 years of experience in User Experience Design grounded on research and analysis.

What you need to have:

The Opportunity-

We are looking for an UI/UX Designer to turn our software into easy-to-use products for our clients.

UI/UX Designer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements and building navigation components. To be successful in this role, you should have knowledge with the design software and wireframe tools. If you also have a portfolio of professional design projects that includes work with web/mobile applications, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you’ll create both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help us grow our customer base.

 

About You-

You have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design, and experience with design software and wireframe tools. 

If this sounds like you and you can communicate well and work methodically as part of a team, we’d like to meet you! 

Responsibilities-

• Gather and evaluate user requirements.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.
• Producing high-quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
• Collaborating with the marketing team, and internal and external designers to ensure the creation and delivery of tailored experiences for the digital user.
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables).
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness).
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors, and images.

 

Skills And Experience-

• Proven UI/UX designing knowledge.
• A strong portfolio of illustrations, graphics, and design projects.
• Familiarity with Figma design software and technologies.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• A degree in Design, Computer Science, Fine Arts, or a related field is a plus.

9+ years of industry experience.Have Proficiency in UI-UX tools such as XD, Sketch, Adobe Suites and other prototyping tools. Experienced in leadig digital projects, which includes design and develioment of Gaming apps would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

1) Translate customer insights into concepts, personas, user journeys, storyboards, system maps, user flows, wireframes, visual design comps and prototypes with Adobe CS, Figma, and other tools

2) Create and ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX Design with active collaboration with Engineering and Product teams in iterative product development cycles

3) Manage and support the entire design process from concept preparation to final artwork as an individual contributor

4) Communicate the product's vision and articulate design decisions and trade-offs both verbally and visually

5) Incorporate industry standards, trends, user research and usability testing to iterate on product proposals

6) Define and execute product branding elements in collaboration with the design team and marketing team that include in-product deliverables as well as product-related marketing materials for Facebook, Instagram and such.

Skills Required:

1) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Design, Multimedia, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design or equivalent

2) High attention to detail and demonstrated a flair for iterative design, information architecture and creative visualization.

3) Proficiency in the use of popular design software such as Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity Designer, or similar mainstream medium.

4) Ability to maximize the design potential of any medium - Instagram Posts, YouTube teasers, infographics, Word and PowerPoint templates

5) Flair for articulating ideas pictorially and verbally

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Gathering and evaluating user requirements in collaboration with senior designers and developers
2. Illustrating design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps
3. Designing professional websites with the given requirements

We're looking for someone who loves and breathes Digital & Social Mediums such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Someone who can play with creatives, videos and GIF's to suit the young audiences that spend maximum time on these platforms. Someone who enjoys the challenge of working with multiple brands and exploring his/her creativity and sharpness of ideas. We're looking for a star that excels at multiple design tools and has extensive experience, preferably of servicing multiple clients. Someone from an advertising/marketing agency background will assume preference. Let's see if you have it in you!

We are looking for a designer with a passion for user-centered design thinking to deliver solutions inspired by a deep understanding of people. We want you to understand interaction design and have experience designing complex interactions. Our product design process is not an academic exercise. We work collaboratively to ship real products. To that end, we need someone who is not only a team player but can drive thought leadership for improving the design process. We need you, if you love bringing things to life; if you can effectively drive from concept to production, nail the details, and enjoy collaborating with other designers, software engineers, product managers, and marketing to deliver compelling experiences.