Company Overview
Arkytect is a passionate team creating innovative keyboard products that enhance the typing experience for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Our goal is to combine exceptional design with a wide-range of customizable options. We are a well-funded startup based in New York City and are looking for a talented website designer to join our growing team.
Project Overview
We are seeking an experienced website designer to help define and elevate the user experience across our Shopify website. You will work closely with our product and marketing teams to design intuitive and visually appealing website solutions that ensure seamless customization experience.
Responsibilities
- Create a visually appealing website with an intuitive user interface, including information architecture, navigation, and interaction models.
- Design an interactive product customizable page with a 3-D configurator for users to customize products.
- Create wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and ideas.
- Implement design into Shopify website, experience with Shopify custom apps is strongly preferred.
- Implement a website data collection system to collect usage data across the website.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and marketers, to ensure a cohesive and consistent user experience across all touchpoints.
- Iterate and refine designs based on user feedback and continuously improve the user experience.
- Ensure designs and interactions are responsive and optimized for various devices and screen sizes.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in website design, Shopify or consumer-facing websites is a strong plus.
- Proven experience designing visually appealing and user-friendly e-commerce websites on Shopify platform.
- Ability to collaborate with teams to understand brand and product requirements.
- Proficiency in optimizing website performance, including speed, responsiveness, and search engine optimization (SEO)
- Strong knowledge of cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
- Ability to conduct usability testing and gather user feedback for design enhancements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve web design issues to provide an optimal shopping experience.
This is a contract position for approximately 3 - 6 months.
If you are a talented website designer with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position to talent@arkytect.com.
