Experienced Interface Designer
Overview
Type of Employement
Full Time Position
Location
Whitefish, Montana
Remote Optional
Who we are
ZaneRay is a digital design and development agency that specializes in e-commerce. We work with high-profile brands such clients as Skullcandy, K2, Yeti Cycles, Osprey Backpacks, and Jackson Hole Resort, to build digital experiences for their products and the lifestyle they sell. ZaneRay has been named in Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work four times in the last 8 years.
At ZaneRay we seek a healthy balance of work, family, and recreation that keeps us all happy and productive. Our team of self-motivated enthusiasts has a proven track record of getting big things done—and having a great time doing it.
The Role
ZaneRay has an opening in our Whitefish, Montana office or remote, for an experienced user interface designer. We are seeking a candidate that is excited about working with our clients in the outdoor industry and beyond.
The ideal candidate has strong interface design skills with a focus on user experience. They should be able to demonstrate a strong portfolio of projects that are visually appealing and creative as well as research-driven and user-centered. Design experience for e-commerce and conversion is beneficial.
The Ideal Candidate
- 3+ years of professional experience in design (although you might have had a different job title, like “UX/UI Designer” or “Product Designer” or “Web Designer”)
- Strong portfolio of relevant interface design experience
- A demonstrable understanding of user experience and how it relates to the design process
- Strategic problem-solving skills and the capacity to distill complex information into meaningful concepts or ideas
- Strong communication skills and ability to present and effectively convey the reasoning behind your work to clients and coworkers
- Responds well to feedback from various stakeholders
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud
- An understanding of design systems and how design decisions have an impact on front-end development
- Experience designing for mobile devices and responsive layouts
- Ability to estimate effort for various tasks and complete tasks within budget
Extra Credit
- Experience creating prototypes and user flows incorporating animation and interaction
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS
- Experience with branding and identity design systems
- Diverse work background, inside and outside the web agency world
- A proven record of designing for e-commerce
- A workflow that considers accessibility
Responsibilities
- Design innovative websites with complex data requirements—often requiring extensive client feedback and user testing cycles to perfect
- Work with the interface development team to produce sites that are highly optimized for performance across all devices
- Immerse yourself in the science of user experience to design sites that not only look great but convert
- Create information architecture, user goals, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes – using human-centered design principles that also include rationale based on customer research and best practices
- Work with customers to develop their digital brand strategy while immersing yourself in a brand’s materials and industry. Our team prides itself on becoming experts in whatever industry we step into.
- Present designs to clients and work through feedback and iterations to reach a final agreed-upon design
- Collaborate with other designers on your team to produce high-quality, consistent work.
- Work with the design team to fine-tune our design process
- Familiarize yourself with various e-commerce and content management systems
- Enjoy a flexible work schedule to be sure you maintain a healthy lifestyle inside and outside of work and be sure to be present in your family members' lives
- Attend our annual team meeting in Whitefish to hang out and build relationships with team members
Position & Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. but are flexible within that range.
Compensation
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 401K with up to 4% company matching
- Employee health, disability, vision, and dental insurance
- 17 days of vacation to start
- Profit sharing, long-term incentives
- Flexible work environment
- Miscellaneous perks including outdoor industry deals
- Relocation is considered
To Apply
Submit resume, portfolio of example work, and a letter to explain to us that our search is over—why you are the perfect candidate we have been looking for!
Submissions go to: jobs@zaneray.com.