WE ARE LOOKING FOR A UI/UX DESIGNER TO JOIN US IN REVOLUTIONIZING THE PET INDUSTRY.
WHO WE ARE:
Skiptown is on a mission to make the lives of pets and their people easier, and even more fun, through a fully integrated pet services platform. A dog social club, Skiptown is the first tech-enabled, premium pet services ecosystem offering first class fun for pups and people. Our 24,000 sq ft flagship location in South End offers dog daycare, boarding and a social bar - and will soon expand to include retail, veterinary, grooming, training and transportation services.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are someone who makes an impact and adds value, always. You have a passion for making the complex simple through innovative design, and are experienced in UI/UX design, visual design, prototyping, and user testing. You're a passionate champion for the user but also know how to factor business considerations into your design goals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead the design process for all of the Skiptown tech products
- Participate in user discovery process for potential new features and products
- Support user testing of new products and features
- Review the implementation of designs by the tech team
- Find ways to add small touches to our digital products that “surprise and delight” our clients
- Help shape product roadmap based on insights from Skiptown software users
- Expand the visual experience of our existing Skiptown brand, including the digital products, physical space, and marketing assets
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- At least 2 years of UI/UX design experience
- A proven track record of success in building engaging products and a portfolio that showcases your work
- Top-notch skills in interaction design and visual design
- Experience leading user testing and research sessions and translating that feedback into actionable tasks
- A deep understanding of software usability principles
- Experience working with developers and translating designs for development needs
- Excellent communication skills and comfort having discussions with users, engineers, and executives
- Experience designing using both quantitative and qualitative data points
EXTRA CREDIT!
- You've mastered website design
- You're an expert illustrator
- You've created a brand identity from scratch
- Your poster and flyer designs turn heads wherever they're placed
- You know how to design a killer t-shirt or bandana
- You're familiar with Figma
MORE INFORMATION:
- This role is based in Charlotte, NC
- Skiptown offers a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Dog-friendly office!
- Free dog daycare
- Unlimited vacation policy
- PURPLE swag