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At SimpsonScarborough, we spend our days building brands that endure, inspire, and elevate the all-important work of colleges and universities in shaping our future. Recognized as a leader in the higher ed marketing industry, our company runs a fully remote team of approximately 75 employees coast to coast. We are a growing team looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic new member. We expect a lot from our team members and champion their successes.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the branding and web design process and its relationship with web strategy, UX, and content design. You will be creating high-impact, user-centered digital experiences at SimpsonScarborough, working closely with our team of UX designers, content designers, brand designers, project managers, and strategists.
Requirements:
- Use Figma to create original, industry-leading websites, making sure the UI design follows the defined strategy, expresses and augments the brand identity, and achieves the visual goals of the project.
- Take initiative, guiding the client to the best solution–we’re not order-takers
- Follow through on the little (but important) things like punctuality, and keeping files tidy and organized
- Proven experience in leading visual work and working directly with large client stakeholder groups
- A portfolio that showcases your proven experience in creating brand identity systems (beyond just logos) and UI designs for large organizations, including UI kits.
- A passion to collaborate with and learn from a team of UX designers, content designers, project managers, and researchers from the beginning to the end of the product development lifecycle.
- Initiative, seeing what needs to be done, and making a plan to do it.
- An active and empathic listen-first mindset.
- Proven experience in driving conversations with large, national-level clients and their stakeholders. You will be the guide on visual design for your clients; they need to trust that you’re in the driver’s seat.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of UI/UX experience
- Proven UI/UX design expertise with a strong portfolio demonstrating design process, Figma proficiency, and user-centered design.
- Deep understanding of HCI principles, accessibility standards, and usability best practices.
- Familiarity with front-end development principles, technical constraints, and design handoff processes
- In-depth knowledge of Figma features, components, and collaboration functionalities.
- Ability to independently manage projects with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable collaborating with remote project teams nationwide.
Bonus Points:
- Knowledge of advanced animation techniques using CSS, JavaScript, or other animation libraries.
- Familiarity with content systems management platforms like Drupal, Wordpress, AEM, and Cascade
Salary, Perks & Benefits:
- Salary starts at $90,000.00 and will be commensurate with experience.
- SimpsonScarborough offers a full benefits package, including nationwide health coverage, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, flexible time off (FTO), student loan reimbursement after waiting period, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance, 100% paid parental leave, and a 401k with employer contribution after waiting period.
- Perks include flexible work model including telework stipend, weeklong agency closures (summer and winter), and a day off for your birthday.
At SimpsonScarborough, we believe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to our core values, cultural norms, and critical to our long-term success. We believe this work is a continual effort that requires consistency, intentionality, vulnerability and accountability for ourselves and others. Through our efforts we strive to make impact in our work, in our workplace and in our industry.
SimpsonScarborough is an equal opportunity employer. We have a strict anti-harassment policy and a no tolerance non-discrimination policy. We welcome employees of all backgrounds regardless of nationality, race, religion, gender identity, veteran status, and all characteristics protected by state and federal law.