Junior Designer (Platform & Front-End)

Responsibilities:

• Platform & User Experience (UX) Design
  • Assist in User Research and Analysis: Participate in user interviews, surveys, and usability testing sessions to gather valuable insights and understand user behaviors and needs across different platforms.
  • Contribute to Information Architecture: Under the guidance of senior designers, help organize and structure content and features within digital platforms to ensure clear navigation and information hierarchy.
  • Develop Platform-Specific Wireframes and Prototypes: Create low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes tailored to the specific interaction patterns and constraints of various platforms (web, iOS, Android, etc.).
  • Apply Platform Design Guidelines and Best Practices: Learn and consistently apply platform-specific design systems (e.g., Material Design, Human Interface Guidelines) and UX best practices to ensure a consistent and intuitive user experience on each platform.
  • Design for Responsiveness and Adaptability: Create designs that adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes, resolutions, and orientations across various devices relevant to each platform.
  • Assist in User Journey Mapping for Platforms: Contribute to the creation of user journey maps specifically focused on how users interact with our products on different platforms, identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure Platform Consistency: Help maintain visual and interaction consistency across all features and sections within a specific platform, adhering to established design systems and style guides.
  • Iterate on Designs Based on Feedback and Data: Assist in refining and iterating on design solutions based on user feedback, usability testing results, and platform-specific performance data.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Collaborate Effectively within Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and other designers throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Communicate Design Concepts and Rationale Clearly: Present design ideas, prototypes, and front-end implementations effectively to team members and stakeholders.
  • Provide and Receive Constructive Design Feedback: Participate actively in design critiques, offering valuable feedback and being receptive to feedback on your own work.
  • Document Design Decisions and Specifications: Assist in creating and maintaining clear and concise documentation related to design processes, specifications, and front-end code.
  • Participate in Design Reviews and Presentations: Present your design work to stakeholders and incorporate feedback into your iterations.
  • Collaborate with Platform Engineers: Work closely with software engineers to understand technical feasibility, ensure accurate implementation of designs, and troubleshoot any front-end related issues.
• General Responsibilities
  • Manage Individual Tasks and Meet Deadlines: Effectively prioritize and manage your workload to ensure timely delivery of design and front-end assets.
  • Demonstrate a Proactive and Growth-Oriented Mindset: Be eager to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and continuously improve your design and technical abilities.
  • Maintain Organized Design Files and Code Repositories: Ensure efficient organization of design assets and front-end code for easy collaboration and future reference.
  • Adhere to Company Design Processes and Standards: Follow established design workflows, guidelines, and best practices.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform other duties, as assigned

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience designing user experiences across both frontend and backend interfaces.
• 2-3 years of professional experience, with a strong portfolio that showcases your design process, problem-solving approach, and work on digital platforms (web, mobile, etc.)
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Awareness of how designs translate to code (e.g., HTML/CSS) is a plus, but no coding is required.
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and platform-specific guidelines (e.g., Material Design, Apple Human Interface Guidelines), and a working knowledge of Design Systems and how to apply them effectively.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Self-awareness and commitment to personal development.
• Passion for solving complex problems.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow within a design team.
• Experience with sports brands, retail, travel, e-commerce, Ticketmaster, Tickets.com, or Paciolan.

Benefits:

• 💼 Exempt, Base salary of $75,000 per year
• 💊 Comprehensive benefits package options, including health, dental and vision insurance, supplemental benefits, 401(k) retirement plan and flexible PTO
• 🌱 Opportunities for professional growth and development within an innovative and forward-thinking organization
• 🌎 Flexible work location (Remotely - USA)
• 🚫 A bunch of hand-holding
• 💵 $75 - $75 a year