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