Senior UX Designer

Brightly is an experience design (XD) and digital transformation (DX) consultancy focused on turning complex business challenges into elegant, simple software. Brightly is design-led, research-driven, user-focused, and deep on technology. Brightly delivers world-class business software design and product strategy & development expertise to complex custom software projects (including digital products, B2B & B2C e-commerce, SaaS solutions, enterprise web & mobile, as well as proof-of-concept, prototype & innovative applications in AI, machine learning, AR/VR, and more.

Brightly’s clients face unique and complex business issues, therefore we seek team members passionate about their craft with a love for problem-solving, continuous learning, and collaboration. With a geographically diverse team, we work best with self-motivated people with strong communication skills. Brightly offers flexibility in work/life schedule, paid training opportunities, and a growing list of benefits.

Brightly is seeking a motivated, hands-on Senior UX Designer to join the Brightly interactive design team. The Senior UX Designer is responsible for applying user-centric design best practices to craft scalable UX/UI designs and experiences across digital platforms.

The Senior UX Designer will provide thought leadership and drive creative output across a range of innovative projects — with a strong pedigree in visual design and demonstrated expertise in digital experiences. The Senior UX Designer is also responsible for helping drive hands-on projects at every stage of the life cycle, from brainstorming creative concepts with the project team to participating in client presentations and ensuring deadlines are met, all the way to launch. To achieve this, the Senior UX Designer must be highly focused, self-motivated, have a strong attention to detail, and be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

Collaborating well and being a part of a positive, fast-paced working environment is a key attribute for anyone wishing to work at Brightly.

Some of our benefits include:

• Four-day work week (optional based on preference)
• Remote work
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave & parental leave
• Mobile phone stipend
• Paid training opportunities
• Memberships/discounts

What you’ll do

• Play a pivotal role in research and strategic planning
  The Senior UX Designer may be asked to craft and conduct user interviews, create user personae, user flows, storyboards, and other user experience planning documents for enterprise web and software products. Using the information gleaned from these, the Senior UX Designer will be responsible for creating interactive and intuitive wireframes.
• Create compelling UI designs
  The Senior UX Designer brings a strong aesthetic eye for design to create effective visual hierarchies and balance form with functionality, both for client work and internal projects.
• Be critical and intentional
  Think critically about the strategic direction, apply best practices to every design exercise, and offer innovative solutions with the mentality that there’s always room for improvement.
• Effectively communicate
  Among colleagues, with the senior management team, and in all client interactions, we expect every member of our team to speak professionally and confidently about their work. Brightly team members are personable and positive to be around.

What we’d like to see

• A strong professional background, with 6+ years of UX and UI design experience. Preferably you will have spent time working in an agency environment.
• A robust understanding of UX — wireframes, user personas, user flows, and user journeys.
• Strong conceptual thinking. You must be able to begin a project from a thoughtful, meticulously planned position and develop strategic concepts throughout the process.
• Proficiency in prototype tools including Figma.
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills. You possess the ability to work with cross-functional teams, and you have the confidence to communicate your ideas clearly.

Additional considerations

• Must possess a strong understanding of user-centered design and user experience
• Must work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be self-motivated and able to easily execute without ample direction
• Must be comfortable working with clients from a variety of industries and markets
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to think critically and efficiently multitask
• Must be confident in presenting your work to team members and clients, answering questions, articulating information to clients, and effectively managing workloads to meet deliverables within agreed timeframes
• Must be open to constructive criticisms
• Must possess the ability to learn quickly

Software competencies:

• Must have
  • Figma
• Nice to have
  • Axure
  • Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign)
  • Front-end code
  • Google Analytics

Schedule, Location, and Travel

• Full-time salaried, but open to contract-to-hire
• Fully remote, partially remote, or on-site in our Grand Rapids office depending on applicant’s location and preference
• Brightly has national clients, so some travel may be required