Senior UI/UX Designer - JT

Gorilla Logic provides nearshore Agile teams to Fortune 500 and SMB companies, bringing unparalleled expertise in the delivery of full-stack web, mobile, and enterprise applications. Our highly collaborative Agile Gorillas are uniquely qualified to implement complex software initiatives. With offices in the United States, Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico, Gorilla Logic helps clients gain competitive advantages to achieve results faster.

Senior UI/UX Designer

Gorilla Logic is looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer who will work with a team of engineers developing our client's system. This is a unique and highly technical role, requiring strong design experience in delivering leading-edge solutions. Our environment will require you to work effectively with your teammates. However, your real success will be measured by how well you couple critical thinking with self-motivation, enthusiasm, and determination.

Responsibilities

*Gather and evaluate user requirements to create visual designs, prototypes, and build navigation components while reviewing current-state systems and applications.

*Develop high-level, detailed storyboards, sitemaps, mock-ups, user maps, and prototypes to effectively communicate and articulate complex ideas and reach a shared understanding.

*Create and scale design systems to ensure a clean and consistent experience using design best practices.

*Participate in agile ceremonies to collaborate, ship, and improve products, working alongside engineers and product managers throughout all stages of the production cycle.

*Articulate design decisions to a variety of audiences, including tech leads, clients, and project owners.

*Collaborate with the Product Owner to create high-level requirements and ensure the implementation aligns with the vision.

Technical Requirements

*Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).

*5+ years of UI/UX design experience.

*Provide an online portfolio of work to review with best-in-class work and inspiring projects that tackle interaction design problems.

*Knowledge of prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.

*Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to a variety of audiences, including tech leads, company leaders, and project owners.

*Advanced ability to articulate complex ideas and document them effectively (e.g., sketches, wireframes, prototypes, sitemaps, user flows, personas, and scenarios) to drive decisions.

*Deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive design principles.

*Experience working directly with developers for implementation of designs.

*Experience with CSS frameworks like Bootstrap and Material Design.

Preferred Skills

*Experience with React Native Elements, especially as part of a mobile-first strategy, is highly desirable.

*Experience with Material-UI for React Web Apps is also a strong plus.

*Conduct usability testing to validate prototypes and interactions.