backstitch, an HR technology company based in Kansas City, is redefining the way companies communicate with their employees. Our innovative software, paired with industry-leading strategic support, empowers top brands and Fortune 100 companies to enhance workforce engagement. We deliver modern solutions for a more connected, informed, and dynamic workplace.
We are looking for a forward-thinking UI/UX Designer to help optimize the usability of our software platform consisting of multiple web and mobile app products. This role will require partnering and collaborating closely with multiple teams to plan product direction, collect customer-driven feedback, and define engineering scope.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all steps of an iterative design process from Scoping, Research, Design, and Feedback/Testing.
- Translate research into User Flow Diagrams, Wireframes, Mockups and Interactive Prototypes.
- Contribute to product roadmap planning.
- Collaborate across teams to transform common user activities into simple andenjoyable digital experiences.
- Maintain both platform-wide and product-wide Design Systems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
- At least 2+ years working in a digital product designer role.
- Strong understanding of Figma for designing user interfaces and user experiences.
- Portfolio of work demonstrating UI/UX experience and understanding.
- Proficient in developing flow charts around user workflows.
- Ability to understand and balance the needs of the business and different levels of product users (owners, champions, administrators, common).
- Comfortable working closely and clearly communicating with different teams in a professional setting.
Bonus Points for Experience in
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Understanding of responsive design and developing interfaces that scale acrossmultiple devices.
Benefits and Perks:
- Full employee coverage of health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
- Company stock options.
- Flexible hybrid work model.
- Uncapped vacation time.
- Team events and retreats.
- Complimentary downtown Kansas City parking permit.
- A wide array of company-provided snacks, including gluten-free and veganoptions.
- Premium work setup that includes a MacBook Pro, a standing desk, and an ultra-widescreen monitor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Please include a link or attachment to a Portfolio of your work.
- Please fill out this quick questionnaire regarding your work styles: https://go.apply.ci/p/dhX524EU5A
Experience:
- Professional UI Design: 2 years (Required)
- Professional UX Design: 2 years (Required)
- User research: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kansas City, MO 64108 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64108