Designer, UX/Visual(Remote, Contract-to-hire)
We are looking for a Designer who will help advance our UX and Visual design practices and drive client project success. As part of a cross-functional UXD team, working in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment, this person will be client-facing to help create best-in-class UXD deliverables. This opportunity starts as a 6-month contract with the opportunity for full-time, permanent position at the end of the contract period.
As a fully distributed company, OHO Interactive is a digital marketing agency specializing in user research, website design and development, content strategy, and digital marketing. We work with clients across industries including higher education, healthcare, and arts & non-profit.
In this role you will be:
- Self-motivated and take initiative. This role is 100% remote, so candidates must be comfortable working autonomously and proactively.
- Accountable for UX and Visual design execution in alignment with strategy, scope and priorities of each project.
- Fluent in creating component-based design systems (similar to atomic design) for large-scale, content-rich web solutions.
- Information Architecture: auditing complex websites, developing clear insights, and creating new sitemaps to guide site restructuring.
- UX Design: creating user flows, wireframes, and annotations that build on our strategic direction and set users up for success.
- Visual Design: creating new UI designs, design systems, style guides and other materials that communicate our creative recommendations.
- Thinking conceptually and developing new design systems that help bring a brand identity to fruition for the web.
- Creating prototypes and helping define user tests as they pertain to the project at hand.
- Collaborating with other UX designers, visual designers, content strategists, and developers to co-own the final product.
- Advocating for the user-centered design methodology and can convey its value internally and externally.
- Helping evolve and setting a high standard for OHO’s and our client’s UX and Design approaches.
Successful candidates:
- Have a 2-3 year track record in successful Information Architecture, UX and Visual design projects.
- Have at least a Bachelor's degree in Interactive Design (or a related field).
- Have a strong proficiency in Figma or a comparable digital design tool.
- Are an innovative, strategic thinker.
- Are good at quick decision making in response to changing conditions.
- Are passionate, confident and goal-oriented.
- Can work well autonomously and remotely without frequent oversight and direction.
- Can communicate well between clients, designers, and developers.
- Can challenge the team to grow with ideas/solutions beyond what’s expected.
- Are a team player and puts ideas first over egos.
- Are an articulate visual and verbal communicator.
- Have experience/knowledge in designing sites powered by content management systems.
Additional information:
- Candidates should be comfortable traveling nationally 2-5 times a year for company and/or client meetings.
- Candidates should demonstrate the ability to legally work in the United States according to federal law.
- The annual salary range for this role is $75-85k, depending on experience.
- OHO Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.