UX/UI Design Lead- Hybrid

ULTRA MOBILE is seeking a talented UX/UI Design Lead to join the Creative Team in Costa Mesa, CA! Individual reports to the Associate Creative Director, UX/UI . Role is hybrid.

This role is a hybrid opportunity that requires a local commutable distance to the HQ Costa Mesa, CA office as needed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a UX/UI Design Lead, you are an expert manager and team leader who knows how to inspire their direct reports to tackle that blank white board every day. You’re confident and know exactly what’s needed to get a concept to the next great launch, and more importantly, know how to get the best out of your team at every phase of the project. Whether you’re pushing the pixels yourself or working with your team, your standards for delivering on brand goals are unwavering. You work as a team player and recognize the value of differing perspectives, which allows you to approach problem-solving with an open mind.

This position is perfect for a skilled and experienced responsive web designer with a wide range of work experience in user experience, product, or interface design.

Your usual day of awesomeness includes:

• Collaborate with Designers, Copywriters, Developers, Project Managers, the Associate Creative Director of UX/UI and Creative Director to ensure adherence to business requirements and specifications.
• Embrace an iterative approach to projects and work with cross-functional teams.
• Work with multiple Design Systems.
• Present your work and ideas to the team and key stakeholders, and guide your directs in doing the same.
• Make sure all interactions are intuitive and enhance the customer experience.
• Create rough sketches, wireframe layouts, and high-fidelity mockups that visualize concepts and provide an accurate, graphical user interface representation.
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all projects.
• Own your own projects from conception to completion as well as lead your direct reports on team projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools, competitive and complementary products, and experiences.
• Prototype your concepts and designs, letting your work lead the team by example.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Web Design, Experience Design or similar.
• 8+ years of responsive web design experience for well-known e-commerce, D2C brands a plus (preferred). 
• 2-3 years of creative and people management experience.
• Ability to empathize with and solve for a user’s needs and/or pain points.
• Expert knowledge of visual and user-centered design principles along with iconography skills, typography, color theory, layout, and digital image preparation.
• Expert knowledge of modern UI patterns, elements, interactions, and responsive web design.
• Ability to articulate the "why" of design decisions, provide rationale, and a POV.
• High proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to create rapid prototypes, wireframes that demonstrate flows, transitions, etc.
• Strong portfolio with examples of functional web, mobile and app designs.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with a variety of team members.
• Strong time management skills for working in and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and as a team leader / people manager.
• Ability to handle multiple small to large projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of web standards, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of SEO optimization.
• Understanding of E-commerce best practices.
• Understanding of ADA compliance.

WE ARE ULTRA & MINT MOBILE

We connect people to what’s most important in their lives: Easily, affordably and reliably. We strive to be California’s Preeminent Destination Employer. Oh yeah, we get it too! We understand what matters to you most. You’re an individual with unique needs, and we’re prepared to exceed any expectations you have for an ideal employer. 

We’re smart, strategic, and get things done without a lot of red tape or unnecessary politics. Everyone matters here and everyone has a voice. Expect to spend your time contributing to projects that really matter. We obsess over the employee experience. To start, we provide some of the most competitive salary, benefits, family leave, vacation, retirement and equity options in Southern California. We believe in you and invest in you. Not just your career aspirations, but your life.

In addition, we’ve got a laundry list of perks you’ll brag about on insta -- Lunch every day prepared by our very own chef, healthy snacks, onsite gym, free massages, car wash services, and most importantly, a team atmosphere. We even raise the bar on well bars, including Espresso/Cappuccino/Nitro/Cold Brew/Kombucha Bar, Froyo Bar, Breakfast Bar, Snack Bar and a, well, you know, bar (after 5 pm).  

And if you feel intrigued right now reading, imagine the co-workers we have already attracted. This is the kind of team you’ll want to take home to mom or invite to your kid’s next birthday party. This is the kind of close-knit community happening here. Come check out how you can be part of Ultra & Mint! 

OUR VALUES – LET’S MAKE LIFE ULTRA TOGETHER!

• Ownership: We are all owners; be the outcome and get the job done.
• Action Biased: Be brilliant, proactive, and act with urgency.
• Embrace the Adventure: Be agile, adaptive, and thrive on change.
• Invent and Simplify: Never accept good enough.

$1,000 REFERRAL BONUS

Take a look at this job description, if you are the right person, please apply. If Ultra Mobile doesn't appear to be a fit for you, refer a friend or colleague and get $1,000. Let your friend or colleague know to provide your full name and email when applying to the job.  If we hire them and they stay for 90 days, you get $1000.  For more details of restrictions and rules, please email [email protected].

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
UVNV, Inc. has adopted a mandated vaccination policy to support the health and safety of our team members and our community. The Company requires all employees to be fully vaccinated. The Company will provide accommodations based on medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. Please let us know if you’d like to discuss the policy or available accommodations before proceeding with our recruitment process.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualification, experience, ability, and job performance.

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