(Vienna, VA) Cstraight Media in Vienna, VA is looking to hire an experienced front-end web and mobile UI/UX designer. The applicant must be creative and hard-working, understand the importance of deadlines, work well in team creative environments, and be self-motivated to learn and grow. The position is available immediately.
Minimum requirements:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree (exceptions may be made with substantial work and client experience and portfolio examples).
4+ years experience as a key member of a design team participating in the complete design and development lifecycle of a website, or web or mobile application
At least 2+ years experience leading large design efforts and coordinating with multi-disciplinary project team members
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices, particular for web and mobile site and application design, with portfolio examples of wireframing for complex web or mobile user interfaces
Strong visual/graphic design skills, with multiple web or mobile design portfolio examples: layout, hierarchy, typography, color theory, patterns, etc. and attention to detail
Ability to hand-code cross-browser compatible HTML and CSS. The code you write should always be valid, standards-compliant and accessible.
Strong web and mobile interactive and responsive/adaptive design skills with multiple portfolio examples: HTML/CSS, JavaScript and JS libraries (e.g. jQuery), AJAX, and other web interface technologies
Understanding of CSS Frameworks such as Bootstrap/Foundation and CSS preprocessors like LESS/SASS
Expert in Photoshop and working knowledge of other relevant Adobe Creative Suite applications
Strong analytical and communication skills. Must be able to learn new technologies very quickly and present ideas in a team setting.
Eagerness to innovate and the ability to initiate discussions regarding new ideas with team members
Willingness to mentor younger designers, peer review their work, and encourage them in their skillset development
Team-oriented individual willing to work in open-office collaborative environment with a positive attitude
Results delivery-oriented, keen interest on quality and intense attention to detail
Job Description:
The Senior Web Mobile UI/UX Designer will be a lead creative on most design projects that come through our full-service web and mobile agency. The designer will be expected to work on many different projects spanning many industries and products, in both the web and mobile browser and native app environments. The Senior Web Mobile UI/UX Designer will be responsible for helping the larger team innovate and stay up-to-date on the latest design trends and front-end web and mobile technologies, and will have lots of room to grow within our small agency. The designer will also be required to assist with the ongoing maintenance of our existing client websites. We expect the candidate to be reliable, and able to learn quickly through self-instruction and research. The person we are looking for should have the following personal qualities and technical capabilities:
Translate user, business, and other key client requirements into effective UI web mobile designs
Understanding of cross-browser and cross-platform limitations
Quickly able to debug rendering issues across multiple browsers and operating systems
Must have the ability and desire to keep their skill set current to include all new and relevant web technologies.
Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and have strong communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people with a variety of skill sets
Flexibility -- ability to work in a fast-paced environment on tight project schedules
Excellent organizational skills and high attention to details and follow through
About Cstraight Media: We are a full-service web, mobile, and multimedia agency with digital strategy, web and mobile UI/UX design, web and mobile application development, and video and animation production. We are a vibrant and growing small business. Having been formed over nine years ago, we have a long list of clients ranging across all industries and non-profit organizations. Our environment is fun (pool table in the middle of our office) and friendly, with an open and collaborative office, focused on our clients, innovation, and business goals. We do team activities, stock the latest gear and software, and weekly team lunches out.Job Perks: - performance based annual bonuses
- 3 weeks paid time off
- fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks
- flexible hours
- team lunch outings every Friday
- frequent team eventsApply: To apply for the position, please send the following:
Cover letter Resume
Full Portfolio
URLs of a minimum of 3 websites that you have launched, along with short summaries of your role in each project.