Web Designer (Quito, Ecuador - English Required)
Stack Builders, Ecuador
Job Description
When you visit a new website or application do you imagine how you would change it to improve the user experience? Do you consider yourself an active learner who enjoys staying on top of current design trends? If you’re looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your creativity while working on multiple projects with international clients, read on!
Working at Stack Builders provides an exciting opportunity to apply your creativity with the latest technologies. We are an international software consultancy that was formed in New York and has its largest offices in Quito, Ecuador. We’re looking to grow our design team to help build innovative, elegant solutions and easy-to-use software products for our clients.
You will be part of a talented, cross-cultural team that works continuously to ensure the delivery of beautiful, pragmatic designs and seamless user experiences to our clients around the world. If you have an innate curiosity and a passion for solving design problems, this is the right position for you!
We are committed to continuing to build better software for better living. As we all work to adapt to a changing economy with new opportunities, we are focusing on our values of empathy, communication, ownership, and community to enable us to be the best versions of ourselves.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in design, graphic design, web design, related careers or relevant experience.
- 2+ years of proven experience as a graphic designer, web designer, or relevant roles.
- Indispensable fluency in English.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience using illustration tools like Photoshop or Illustrator.
- Experience using prototyping and wireframing tools like Figma, Sketch, or InVision.
- Ability to work proactively to set and achieve goals.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Great attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Gather and evaluate user requirements using a thorough understanding of end-to-end customer experience.
- Create high-level storyboards, wireframes, and design mockups.
- Translate concepts into implementations and map out workflows amp; user paths.
- Write UI specifications to support development across multiple applications and platforms that maximize the user experience.
- Build out multiple versions for potential solutions and use A/B testing to iterate towards the ideal customer experience.
- Effectively communicate insights and outcomes with stakeholders, project managers, and developers.
- Maintain an awareness of current trends and best practices in technology design and usability, and share this information across multiple teams.
Benefits
Aside from the benefits required by law and our excellent work environment, we provide the following perks to our staff:
- Remote work during the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Continuous training and open professional development opportunities.
- Private health and dental insurance.
- Team Building events and lunches with the team when in the office.
- Friendly and motivating work environment.
- Open concept office space.
- Salary according to the applicant's profile and demonstrated skills.
- Relocation costs for highly qualified candidates who are established outside the city of Quito.
- A fully stocked kitchen with snacks, fruit, and beverages.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for an interview, please attach your CV in English.
Stack Builders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or pregnancy.
You can learn more about us by visiting https://www.stackbuilders.com/ or take a look at our blog posts and tutorials.