Senior UI/UX Designer - QuinStreet
Foster City, CA
About the Job
Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media
QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and "research and compare" consumers with brands. We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation's largest media networks.
Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results.
Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience.
We believe in:
- The direct measurability of digital media.
- Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.)
- The advantages of technology.
We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world's biggest channel.
Job Category
As a Senior UI/UX Designer at QuinStreet, you will be key in creating engaging and user-friendly digital experiences. You'll design interfaces for websites and marketing platforms using your knowledge of user-centered and responsive design. You'll work closely with project managers, creative directors, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure that your designs meet business goals and improve user engagement. Your skills in prototyping, wireframing, and final production, along with using data to guide design direction, will help you create attractive and functional interfaces that boost conversion rates and support our marketing efforts.
You'll also need to understand digital marketing strategies and user behavior. You'll work with the user testing team and merchandise project managers to gather feedback and make design improvements. Keeping our brand consistent across all digital platforms and adapting to agile workflows will be important for delivering high-quality designs that connect with our audience and reflect our brand.
Responsibilities
- Design with the user in mind by understanding their needs and preferences. Use tools like empathy mapping and user research to create designs that are easy to use.
- Use your knowledge of digital marketing to improve the user experience. Incorporate SEO, PPC, content, and social media into your designs to support marketing goals.
- Create designs that work well on different devices and screen sizes. Use the right tools to make sure your designs are effective everywhere.
- Use data and user feedback to guide your design choices. Collect User testing result and A/B tests performance to make your designs more effective.
- Build detailed prototypes and wireframes with tools like Figma or xd. Turn complex ideas into clear and attractive designs and production asset for development.
- Work with marketing teams, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure your designs meet business goals. Communicate clearly and incorporate feedback from the team.
- Design visually appealing UI elements, such as layouts, fonts, colors, and icons. Focus on making the interface easy to use and visually engaging.
- Make sure all designs align with the company's brand and message. Keep the brand's identity consistent across all digital platforms.
- Use agile methods to adapt your designs based on feedback and changing needs. Focus on continuous improvement to meet business goals and enhance design quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Web Design, Visual Communication, UI/UX, or a related field.
- Proficiency with web design tools such as Figma (required), Adobe XD, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Strong skills in building design systems and creating low-fidelity prototypes for quick client feedback.
- Basic knowledge of HTML and understanding how designs translate to code. Ability to use prototyping tools to show design ideas.
- Organized and self-motivated with excellent communication skills. Able to work well in teams and deliver quality designs under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify and resolve issues. Capable of explaining solutions clearly to colleagues and clients.
- Curious about new technology and experienced in user testing and research is a plus.
- Comfortable working independently as well as participating in whiteboard sessions and group brainstorming.
- Must have a positive attitude and be a great team player.
QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law.
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