UI/UX Designer- Contractual

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Summary
We are seeking a talented and passionate UI/UX Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user experiences across our clients digital products and services. You will work collaboratively with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate user needs and business goals into innovative design solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, a keen eye for visual aesthetics, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• You may be asked to conduct user research and gather or distill insights through various methods (e.g., user interviews, surveys, usability testing, desktop research) .
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate experience solutions and design ideas.
• Design intuitive user interfaces and content pieces that are both visually appealing, easy to use and align with the clients brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross functional team members and client stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all products.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX/UI trends and technologies.
• Advocate for the user and champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Present design work to stakeholders and clearly articulate design rationale.
• Prioritize your time across multiple project needs.

Requirements
Must have

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and experience.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools specifically Figma, including knowledge of design library,system creation and management.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Ability to create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with responsive design and mobile-first design principles.

Nice to have

• Experience conducting user research and usability testing and desk research activities to distill insights to create direction based on your recommendations.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Experience in using AI tools to enhance you workflow and output.

What The Candidate Brings

• Design Prowess & Portfolio: A visually stunning online portfolio showcasing approximately 5+ years of relevant digital and web design experience. Demonstrates exceptional presentation, research, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in your process.
• Unwavering Curiosity: A thirst for continuous learning and pushing creative boundaries, both personally and professionally. You're eager to explore new technologies and design trends.
• Exceptional Collaboration & Communication: A people-centric approach with strong social and communication skills, enabling you to understand and connect with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of the Landscape: A feel for the dynamics of product development and the nuances of bringing designs to life.
• Constructive Mindset: A critical eye for detail, balanced with a positive and encouraging approach. You understand that a blend of recognition and constructive feedback motivates others to excel.
• Mastery of Design Fundamentals: A thorough understanding of design fundamentals, including typography, interaction design, usability, grid systems, white space, aspect ratios, and color theory, with obsessive attention to detail.
• Confidence & Leadership: Confidence in tackling high-end projects in collaboration with colleagues and clients, demonstrating leadership when appropriate.
• Tool Proficiency: Mastery of modern design and prototyping tools (Specifically Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). You maintain organized files, layers, and folders to facilitate seamless collaboration.
• UX Judgement: Based on experience and expertise, you can evaluate the quality of user experiences and articulate actionable recommendations for improvement using UX terms and methodologies.
• Mindful Execution: Mindful of time, budget, and schedule, you are flexible and willing to dedicate the time and effort needed to ensure the success of each project.
• Design System Experience: Experience building and maintaining design systems.

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About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists , ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year In addition to being named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year , won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.