Company Description

Pixel Parlor is a woman-owned design studio and Certified B Corp specializing in branding, websites, graphic design, custom illustration, and experiential design. We help purpose-driven clients tell inspiring stories that create positive change.

Role Description

We are seeking a UX Designer with extensive experience in design for UX/UI, IA, web, and digital. This position will play an important role in our UX team by providing design services while our Senior UX Designer is on maternity leave. This job is a 4-month freelance engagement for 25 hours per week. The projected start date is September 1, 2024 with the opportunity to extend the contract or become a permanent member of our team if there is a need and the engagement is a good fit.

The UX Designer will provide comprehensive design and production for a variety of projects including websites, applications, digital design, and social media for clients who include performing arts organizations, not-for-profits, and businesses of all sizes.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for design, the desire to grow and learn, and a portfolio of work that demonstrates the capacity to make an impact in a friendly, collaborative, and highly creative environment. We seek to find a candidate who has the capability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, and collaborators. This person will have the flexibility to respond proactively to constructive criticism, the insight to create organized materials, problem solve, and deliver a high-quality product to the client and end-user.

Studio Culture

Hybrid work environment 3-days in person, we are a camera-on studio (negotiable for freelance positions)
Self-motivated
Excellent decision-maker, Intuitive problem-solver, critical thinker, and empathetic leader
Ability to manage multiple deadlines at the same time
Committed to innovate to push for great design
Flexibility to modify a design response based on project budget and scope
Enthusiasm for supporting other teams within the studio
Provide team with ideas and insights on current design and brand trends, techniques, and technologies
Attention to detail to ensure high quality end product
Integrate environmental, social, and community responsibility into work, supporting our mission and commitment to being a B Corp

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, UX Design or equivalent
5+ years experience
A highly developed portfolio demonstrating a versatility in design for UX, Web, and Digital
Confidence and comfort when participating in critiques and client facing meetings as well as receiving critique/constructive criticism
A developed sense of typography and layout
An illustrative approach to design and color
The ability to run a project from start to finish independently with minimal project management and creative oversight
Ability to handle components of the development and production process with front-end and back-end developers
Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, XD, Miro, Google Sheets and CMS's including WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, as well as Elementor page builder
The ability to design and build HTML email marketing campaigns, landing pages and other campaign elements following industry standards and best practices
Experience in Branding, Print Design a plus

Pixel Parlor is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

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