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