Position: Design Lead (UI/UX) for US digital agency Five Jars
Company: Five Jars
Category: Design
Experience required: 3y
English level: upper

Five Jars is looking for a skilled **Design Lead** to join a digital agency and coordinate the design team in order to provide quality web development services for our clients. You are going to work with inspiring non-profit organizations, manage UI/UX processes and closely collaborate with the delivery team.

If you are a person eager to take on a new responsibility in UI/UX Design within a rapidly growing software development environment, we have a great opportunity for you!   

⚫️ **Who are we**

Five Jars is a digital agency that thrives to lead digital transformation and help our clients to achieve ambitious goals. As professionals — we deliver high-quality web products to our US-based clients in social spheres: health, education, culture, etc. As a team of creative and talented experts, we love our projects, working together and doing everything to ensure the company’s and client’s growth.

🟡 **Responsibilities**

**Strategy & Leadership (25%)**
— Develop a long-term design vision for the company spanning 1, 3, and 5 years
— Define and implement design team objectives and strategies that align with business targets
— Continuously research and stay updated on design trends to inform future directions
— Identify and implement innovative designs that provide a competitive advantage
— Cultivate a strong technical culture within the company
— Take ownership of internal design services, identifying and resolving issues through effective technical decisions
— Establish a comprehensive learning and education roadmap for the design team, ensuring their professional growth through courses, new design trends, and approaches
— Engage in performance reviews, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, and actively support the growth of design team members

**Pre-Sales (20%)**
— 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 comprehensive scope of work reviews for the design aspects

**Delivery (50%)**
— Utilize extensive expertise in design principles, UX, and UI to lead design projects and deliver high-quality outcomes
— Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and interactions
— Conduct user research 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
— Oversee design development for both new and existing clients, ensuring the delivery of exceptional design solutions
— Conduct thorough discovery phases to gather requirements, understand project goals, and define design strategies
— Present and demonstrate design team results to clients, collect valuable feedback, and incorporate necessary adjustments

**Marketing (5%)**
— Actively participate in marketing activities, including conducting research, creating informative videos, and providing valuable insights for blog posts
— Represent the company from a design perspective at conferences and events, showcasing expertise and thought leadership

**Management and Mentorship (Overall)**
— Effectively manage and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to foster their professional growth and excel in their work
— Create comprehensive and clear documentation and policies for the design team, outlining design standards, guidelines, and best practices in an easily understandable manner
— Encourage the design team to stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, actively seeking professional development opportunities
— Foster a culture of collaboration within the team and across departments to enhance productivity and synergy

⚫️ **Requirements**

— 4+ years of experience in UI/UX Design within a software development environment
— 2+ years of working at a software development agency or outsourcing company
— Highly skilled in design principles, UX, and UI design, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and delivering top-notch designs
— Experience in managing, and guiding a team of designers and building a mentorship program for the design team
— Capable of creating efficient design workflows, implementing design tools and technologies, and ensuring smooth collaboration within the team and across departments
— Excellent written communication skills (Upper-Intermediate English) to create clear and comprehensive design documentation and policies
— Excellent interpersonal skills for arranging meetings with clients, understanding their needs, and building strong relationships
— Proficient in presenting design work to clients and internal stakeholders, effectively communicating design decisions
— Adaptable to changing project requirements and skilled at solving complex design challenges
— Passionate about learning the latest design trends, tools, and technologies and encouraging the team to enhance their skills

🟡 **We propose**
— 100% remote work
— Fair compensation
— Professional growth and regular performance reviews
— Benefits such as vacation, sick leave, a day off during official national holidays
— Flexible schedule and 7-hour working day
— Regular Friday Open Microphones about different tech things from other team members
— Help with learning new things (courses, books, etc.)
— Support in participating in conferences
— Warm and friendly working environment
— Flexibility in making decisions, no micromanagement
— Respect and support with all activities
— Team building and other sorts of online/offline team activities