Web Designer

Job Category

Modernize is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Web Designer to imagine, prototype, iterate, optimize, and lead the next generation of our online experience. The Web Designer values user experiences that are creative, seamless, effective, thoughtful, and always delightful for our varied audiences. In this role, you will work closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to successfully take your ideas from early-stage concepts to launch within a fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment. As a data-lead company, we owe our success to metrics that validate our business strategies. The right candidate is passionate about the power of data, embraces the changes in the world around us and understands that our success comes from helping others succeed. You are a Figma master and always happy to educate others on the value of great design and user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create prototypes, interactive mock-ups, and full pixel-perfect designs of user workflows and landing pages for multiple screen sizes

• Support usability testing and iterate designs to improve conversion and overall experience for contractors and homeowners

• Collaborate with product and engineering throughout the product development lifecycle to iterate on and deliver a user experience that meets the highest quality bar

• Help imagine new features and future product experiences for our contractors and homeowners

• Develop and maintain detailed design documentation

• Ability to prioritize and manage workload to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to problem solve through conceptual thinking, while paying meticulous attention to details

• Exceptional communication skills to explain design decisions to the team and stakeholders

• Desire to listen to feedback and use constructive criticism to better influence your designs

• Help the team produce the best work possible through a strong understanding of design aesthetics such as typography, photography, composition, layout and color

Requirements

• Must have 2+ yrs of experience with a strong portfolio featuring examples of UX/UI, graphic, visual and interactive design work

• A degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience ideating and creating online advertisements, including banners, and social media

• A solid understanding of user-centered design principles and interactive design patterns related to web and mobile design

• An understanding and appreciation for how design can influence conversion rate

• Proficient with many popular design tools including: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Powerpoint

• Experience with animation and video creation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Motivated, driven, and works well independently and with a team

• Experience designing workflows, wireframes or conducting user research

• Experience working with front-end development teams

• Experience with A/B testing tools like Optimizely, VWO, etc.

• Experience working within and building a style guide is a plus

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 USD to $70,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. The salary may be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. The position is also eligible to receive performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefits programs, which currently include health care benefits; (2) retirement benefits; (3) the amount of paid days off (paid sick leave, parental leave, paid time off, or vacation benefits); (4) any other tax-reportable benefits.

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