UX Designer

We're looking for a talented, passionate UX Designer to join our team at Stack Builders and help us create exceptional user experiences for our clients worldwide. We are a leading international software consultancy dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the software industry and empowering changemakers to shape the future of technology.

As a UX Designer at Stack Builders, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life. In addition to that, you'll be part of a company that cares about its employees and invests in their success.

We’re a community of innovators, collaborators, and problem-solvers who believe in the power of technology to drive positive change. Focusing on employee satisfaction and well-being, we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Ready to design the future of software together? Read on to learn more!

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, please attach your English CV and portfolio.

Requirements

• Advanced spoken and written English (B2/C1).
• 2-4 years of experience designing web or product layouts and conducting user research.
• Experience with design research and user testing.
• Experience with Figma components, auto layouts, prototypes, style guides, etc.
• Experience working with CMS components.
• Knowledge of responsive design and an understanding of web development principles.
• Basic understanding of front-end engineering to help you design and collaborate with developers.
• A portfolio of your work with examples of design and user research case studies.
• Highly collaborative and results-driven team player with the ability to continuously improve.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, adept at conveying ideas, finding common ground, and providing feedback effectively.
• Product and strategic thinking skills and the ability to turn business goals into compelling design solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile workflow and UX's role in the application development process.

Nice to have:

• UserTesting.com or similar research platform experience.
• UI design experience.
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• SaaS company experience.
• Experience conducting user research and creating multiple qualitative research deliverables such as web user journey maps and user flows.

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Collaborate with product teams, UX Designers, Content Writers, UI Designers, Project Management, and other stakeholders to design engaging, accessible, highly crafted experiences across clients’ websites and other internal web-related projects.
• Conduct in-depth user research and usability testing to refine and optimize the user experience.
• Create high-quality layout experiences through wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and sitemaps.
• Manage participant recruitment, scheduling, and logistics for research activities.
• Synthesize and communicate research findings effectively to stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Design and develop various UX deliverables, including, but not limited to, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, as they pertain to various web business requirements and users’ needs.
• Contribute ideas for design solutions and help drive design decisions by consistently providing multiple viable options and proposing options for A/B testing.
• Responsible for the overall design of one or more projects/programs.
• Present and participate in design critiques.

Benefits

What you’ll love about us:

• A certified Great Place to Work culture!
• The opportunity to participate in OSS projects, company-sponsored conferences, and technical talks.
• A strong learning culture with regular 1:1 sessions with your manager, book clubs, and training.
• Quarterly Employee Assessments Cycles to keep track of your career advancement and skill development.
• Top-tier private health and dental insurance.
• A bonus for mental health counseling from day one.
• Three weeks of annual vacation, paid time off for sick days, and parental and family leave.
• Quarterly virtual and in-person team-building activities, birthday and holiday celebrations, and more.
• Exciting and impactful projects from different industries leveraging various tools and technologies.
• A Welcome Package on your first day with a Stack Builders laptop and additional equipment.
• A hybrid and flexible work modality.
• All benefits that are established by Ecuadorian law.

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More than our EEO statement, this is what makes us a Great Place to Work:

Stack Builders is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.

All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential - regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.

Visit our website to learn more about us. There, you can find blog posts, tutorials, and testimonials from our team and clients.