Sr. UI/UX Designer

Company Overview:

Zenni pioneered the online eyewear industry in 2003 with a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone. Based in Marin County, California, Zenni offers men, women, and children the freedom to express their personal style and individuality through high-quality prescription and protective eyewear curated with a sense of fashion and an incredible selection. With over 50 million frames sold worldwide, a pair of Zenni’s is owned in every country across the globe. Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear Partner of the Chicago Bulls, and San Francisco 49ers. For more information, visit www.zenni.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. 

Position Overview:

We are actively seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer to join our Product Design team. Collaborating seamlessly with engineers and UX designers across various front-end and UI aspects, your UX/UI expertise will be crucial to Zenni's rapidly growing and evolving design landscape. This position necessitates a deep technical understanding of the design and creation process, along with proficiency in tools used for UI design and UX systems.

The ideal candidate will excel in conceptualizing user experience flows, transitioning from wireframe concepts or prototypes to the execution of ideas and asset creation for engineering. Successful candidates will demonstrate a proven track record in a similar role, supported by a compelling portfolio showcasing their work. We seek a creative problem solver with excellent presentation skills for UX design and systems, coupled with an intuitive flair for crafting appealing UI experiences for our customers.

What we want you to own in this role:

• Comprehensive understanding of front-end UX flow.
• Independent ability to conceptualize, present, and implement ideas within established timelines.
• Building and implementing UX design and/or UI art while adhering to defined look & feel.
• Creating dynamic and functional landing pages for new products, collaborations, and other initiatives to captivate and engage our audience.
• Development and iteration of design concepts based on feedback.
• Collaboration with the Lead UI/UX Designer to comprehend functionality, design, and technical requirements.
• Active and constructive contribution to technical and artistic problem-solving across departments.
• Strong background in graphic design with a solid understanding of design principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of aesthetics and branding requirements.
• Problem identification, advocacy for solutions, and process improvement suggestions within the department.
• Balancing, organizing, and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Mentoring others and supporting the growth of peers in your area of expertise.

What skills do you need?

• Bachelor/Masters degree in graphic/interactive design or equivalent professional experience.
• Five + years of professional experience in design (Fashion and apparel focus is a bonus).
• Portfolio showcasing design projects.
• In-depth knowledge of mobile and web design techniques.
• Experience in user and market research.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and composition.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in JIRA or other project management programs preferred.

Benefits:

• Your choice of PC or Mac hardware and accessories
• Excellent health benefits that the company pays for and a 401k with company match.
• Can work 100% remotely or from one of our Bay area offices- your choice!
• Annual employee eyeglasses stipend
• Great Work Life Balance
• Interesting projects with growth and professional development opportunities in a financially stable, successful, growing Company.

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As of 09/25/2023, the expected salary range for this position is $145,000 to $160,000. Actual pay within this range will be based upon several factors, including without limitation education, work experience, certifications, geographic pay differentials, market conditions, and other business and organizational needs. The Company anticipates that the reasonably expected salary for this position could change in the future and, therefore, the Company retains the right to chang