UI/Visual Designer
Optix, Canada
Job Description
The modern workplace is evolving, and we’re leading the charge toward a world that works smarter. The office of the future will be dynamic, flexible, digital and delightfully disruptive just like Optix! Are you interested in being a part of this evolution and passionate about shaping the future of work?
Optix is a technology platform that enables clients to manage flexible workplaces. With clients in 25+ countries, we craft beautiful apps that put workers at the center of the workplace experience. Our customers are flexible space operators, and we empower them with tech that simplifies day-to-day operations of their businesses.
We are seeking an experienced UI/visual designer who possesses a real passion for phenomenal design, a superb aesthetic sense, an extraordinary eye for detail, and a deep appreciation of user experience.
Do you love solving big problems? Are you passionate about ensuring every user touchpoint is a truly delightful experience? Are you up for the challenge of revolutionizing a large market opportunity with a talented team? If so, this is your opportunity to join us as a partner on this mission, and to share in our success as we win this market!
Note: We are currently working from home, however, you must be based in Vancouver and able to come into the office once safe to do so. Flexible WFH opportunities will continue to be available.
Requirements
- Proven skills across the fields of graphic design, typography, and interface design
- Self-motivated and comfortable prioritizing workload with minimal supervision
- Experience creating beautiful graphical assets to support digital marketing efforts and product releases
- Expert knowledge with design software such as Sketch, Adobe Suite, or equivalent
- Familiarity with prototyping tools such as Principle, Invision, Figma, or equivalent
- Experience working in agile teams, with developers, UX designers and copywriters
- An amazing portfolio that demonstrates your experience in product and visual design
Bonus points for:
- Experience working on a large scale Saas platform
- Experience working in a startup environment
- An interest in UX design and user research/testing
- Craft the visual elements for user interfaces, that build on UX designs for new product features and improvements
- Create engaging design assets to support marketing efforts, website updates, blog posts, and product releases
- Work with a cross-functional team, partnering with users, product owners, and development teams to deliver business value
- Work with the engineering team throughout the build process to refine and guide the design as it takes shape
- Speak with customers and other stakeholders to test your assumptions and designs
- Own and maintain the design system to build a library of reusable UI components
- Suggest changes that can holistically elevate the product, marketing, and brand design
Benefits
This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing technology startup. Taking care of our team on this journey is a priority. We offer:
- Competitive salary compensation
- Strong Employee Stock Option Plan
- Excellent health and dental coverage program provided by Sunlife
- Mission-driven workplace experience in a positive and supportive team culture
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- Healthy snacks and locally roasted coffee from Timbertrain
- Annual health and fitness perks
- A beautiful Gastown workspace and flexible work program