UI/UX Designer

About Us

At Dynatron Software, we help automotive service departments increase revenue and profitability with our suite of automotive fixed operations data analytics software, comparative insights, and expert coaching.

The Role

Job Title: UI/UX Designer

Job Responsibilities:

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with Product Owners and Technology Leads
• Design across multiple platforms including desktop and mobile devices
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, images, sketches, tables, process flows, and sitemaps
• Design graphic user interface elements such as menus, tabs, buttons, search boxes, and widgets
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look 
• Prepare and present mockups and prototypes to internal teams and key stakeholders for approval and iteration 
• Create, manage, and own style standards, fonts, colors, and images (Style Guide, Brand Book)
• Create, mange, and own Style Guide as it relates to routine maintenance, implementation, outbound communication regarding updates and releases, and managing suggestions/questions/requirements from key stakeholders
• Implement UI/UX best practices and principles
• Work with development team during the implementation process to ensure the visual design and interactions are implemented as designed
• Initiates and leads efforts to improve the overall digital experience by continuously evaluating user behavior and design
• Identify and test/troubleshoot UI/UX problems (e.g. responsiveness, banners, page layouts, page design, page flow, target links for landing page)
• Perform market research and competitor analysis to assist Product Managers as needed

Qualifications:

• A portfolio of professional design projects that include web/mobile applications 
• Working knowledge of the following technologies and software: Sketch, InVision, Balsamiq, Visio, HTML, CSS (SCSS), iOS, Android, Design Systems, Adobe Creative Suite, Jira, Confluence
• Web Accessibility Standards
• Bachelor’s degree (BSc in Design, Computer Science, or relevant field) or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years UI/UX design experience with digital products and services
• Experience with user research methodologies, including conducting interviews, surveys, and usability testing to research and develop target personas

Skills:

• Strong visual design skills with a solid understanding of visual design principles
• Intellectual curiosity and analytical skills in broad areas relating to user experience, technology and design
• An understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to execute upon them
• Excellent multi-tasking, context switching, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Should be comfortable working in a very dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are required
• Team player with the ability to work independently 
• Must be able to think strategically about design, take the initiative to learn independently and proactively contribute to the success of the team
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus

Work Style:

• Full-Time
• Remote

Benefits & Perks

• Excellent benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, stock options, work from home and flexible scheduling depending on job requirements, professional development opportunities, 9 paid holidays, and 15 days PTO.
• Home office setup support for remote employees.
• A welcome “swag bag” with branded clothing as an official welcome to the team.
• The chance to work for an organization that puts people first and fosters a culture of teamwork by embracing our 5 core values:
• Success Driven – We strive for excellence with continuous improvement and grit.
• Delivering Results – We deliver a high quality of work, and we don’t confuse effort with results.
• Sense of Urgency – We know our priorities and take decisive action.
• Accountability – We take extreme ownership and deal with the consequences of our actions.
• Positive Attitude – We have a positive mindset, and we enjoy what we do.