Visual Designer - remote

Purple Rock Scissors
Posted 2 years ago
PRPL is looking for a versatile designer who solves big problems, creates beautiful experiences and puts users first. At PRPL, you’ll design a wide variety of digital products, collaborating across disciplines to tackle challenges from conception to launch. We’re considering candidates with strong interactive design portfolios, good attitudes and a desire to explore ideas that push design forward.

Reports to: Creative Director 

Responsibilities 
  • Work in collaborative teams to design unique solutions for a wide variety of digital products
  • Develop intimate knowledge of information design, including semantic information for the web, and user interface issues such as browser / platform constraints and capabilities
  • Create initial concepts, wireframes, functional design solutions, and mood boards
  • Develop interactive prototypes of new websites, products, and application experiences
  • Refine existing designs to enhance and optimize the experience
  • Scope projects and participate in project definition phases
  • Validate your decisions and push for the best user experience
  • Contribute to the innovative development of the creative department
  • Stay current with digital and industry trends

Qualifications
  • A self-motivated, conceptual thinker who is open to feedback and eager to collaborate
  • 5+ years of experience in digital design
  • Proficiency with Apple products including but not limited to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers
  • An online portfolio that demonstrates strong, varied interactive work
  • Expert knowledge of design software and workflows, including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and Invision
  • Firm understanding of the cross-platform responsive patterns, usability heuristics, web technologies, and accessibility
  • Strong grasp of user experience design, information architecture, and prototyping 
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with or without supervision
  • Functional knowledge of iWork (particularly Keynote) and Microsoft Office
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Bonus Points
  • Can demonstrate new workflows, efficiencies, and strategies for collaboration
  • Interaction design experience and high-fidelity prototypes
  • Functional knowledge of basic front-end development (HTML, CSS, and Javascript)
  • Familiarity with content management and eCommerce solutions such as WordPress, Drupal, Expression Engine, and Magento
  • Experience Creating storyboards for outlining video, animation, and/or motion graphics