UX Designer with Illustration Expertise

Role Overview

A pioneering organization is seeking a UX Designer skilled in digital illustration to join their innovative team on a temporary contract basis. This opportunity involves crafting unique illustrated visuals for mobile, tablet, and web applications, contributing to engaging user experiences within a dynamic company environment.

Location and Work Schedule

• Work can be performed onsite in Glendale, Burbank, Seattle, or Orlando.
• The position includes a 12-month contract with potential extensions.
• Work days are Monday through Thursday onsite, with Friday as a remote workday, allowing for some schedule flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive UI digital product design efforts from initial concept through to delivery.
• Create custom illustrations, wireframes, sketches, visual designs, and polished graphical assets.
• Collaborate across departments to gather project requirements, understand user needs, and align with business objectives.
• Enhance and expand current visual design systems consistent with industry best practices.
• Improve and contribute to design patterns to raise overall product quality.
• Present design concepts and visual explorations to stakeholders, including company leadership.
• Produce high-quality, production-ready design assets with precision.
• Engage in design critiques, reviews, and collaborative brainstorming sessions to refine work.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three years’ professional design experience, ideally within branded campaigns, commerce, hospitality, or entertainment sectors.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating capability in illustration and visual storytelling across diverse styles and media.
• Proven experience employing a user-centered design methodology throughout product development.
• Firm understanding of visual design principles, including layout, color theory, two-dimensional design, and animation.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience with interactive prototyping; familiarity with Adobe XD is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Art or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance benefits.
• Participation in 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Commuter benefits program.
• Access to eLearning platforms and continuous training opportunities.
• Educational reimbursement options available.

Additional Information

Candidates must be available to work over 30 hours per week and commit to assignments lasting at least 10 weeks. Those interested and qualified are encouraged to apply to begin the engagement process and receive support through the recruitment journey.