Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 9 times in a row and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!
We're looking for talented professionals to join our Ann Arbor office location - home to the Nutshell team! Nutshell is an award-winning CRM and email marketing platform, and as of 2022, WebFX and Nutshell have officially joined forces. Our teams work together closely to provide the very best products and services to our clients, and we're on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.
You Might Be a Great Fit For This Position if You Have…
A Bachelor’s Degree
Successful Nutshellers in this role have majored in graphic design, web design, UX, and other related fields
GPA above 3.4
A Background in Design
Please include a portfolio showcasing excellent graphic design work, with a premium on web design and/or UX work - we want to get a sense of your style!
We’re looking for an excellent design eye and a thorough understanding of how to apply design fundamentals such as Typography, Hierarchy, Layout, etc.
A Few Related Skills and Experiences
(This is an entry-level role, and experience in every one of these areas is not required - training is provided on all core platforms, tools, and technologies you will need to know! But the following skills/experience are awesome to have, and will help get your career off to a running start:):
-0-2 years of experience (We're absolutely open to candidates with no prior full-time work experience, but we'd love to see an internship/part-time/summer job experience in that case!)
-Outstanding skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma
-Knowledge of web design/UX best practices
-Knowledge of responsive design best practices
-HTML/CSS coding experience (not required but a plus)
-Experience in creating end-to-end UX processes and workflows, including user journeys, task analysis, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and evaluative research methods
-Understanding of how to use design artifacts to effectively build alignment, communicate ideas, and deliver an experience
-Experience in Saas product design - a bonus!
Any of these Signature Nutsheller Traits!
You’re passionate about UX and web design - you even find yourself spending your free time designing and learning new technologies!
You are passionate about typography and color theory
You have a high level of design skill and technical proficiency
You’re energized by designing memorable and effective experiences online
You take direction well, but aren’t afraid to take initiative and make decisions
You see yourself as a problem-solver, and face challenges with a can-do mindset
You put the customer and their goals first
You are a professional, dependable, and independent worker with a solid work ethic
You’re self-motivated, thrive on challenges, and enjoy getting things done
You have an eye for detail and dedication to high-quality work
You have an exceptional level of follow-through
You possess excellent time/project management skills
You work with a sense of urgency and can consistently meet deadlines
You are an outstanding communicator and possess strong interpersonal skills
You are a lifelong learner who loves to grow and stretch outside of your comfort zone, and are always looking to improve your skills
If any of these sound like you, then we want to hear from you! We are committed to growing 1% better every day, and we believe working at Nutshell could quite possibly make your life 1(00)% better!
In This Role, You'll Get To...
-Lead the UX process and workflow, and work closely with a cross-functional team to build and ship designs.
-Produce high-quality creative solutions to complex problems based on research and goals.
-Create clear user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for user interfaces.
-Plan and lead design sessions to generate ideas or feedback.
-Work from and contribute to our existing design system and UI pattern library.
-Partner closely with UI developers on a day-to-day basis to create designs.
-Partner with UX researchers to write, facilitate, and analyze user research.
-Partner with UX writers to ensure all UI copy meets standards
-Advocate for the user in projects.
-Work at both a detailed design level and a strategic level to influence the product roadmap
What You’ll Get From Us!
As a product team
Nutshell’s product team offers the opportunity to learn from a smart group of teammates who support and drive one another to succeed. Today, our product group comprises nine designers and engineers. Some have decades of experience, some are just out of college with their degree, and a few have entered this field as a second career.
As a company
-Opportunities to learn and thrive in a friendly, growing SaaS business
-A commitment to an inclusive environment that supports our diverse team
-A connection to Ann Arbor’s software and startup community through our network of friends and partners
-A modern office located as an anchor tenant at Cahoots in downtown Ann Arbor
-Flexibility in working modes and locations, as we regroup at our office, and support other distributed team members
-The sincerity and commitment of an established company: excellent health benefits, 401(k) matching, an experienced leadership team, and a profitable, growing financial position
-The opportunity to help thousands of small businesses each day
-Trust and autonomy to ensure you can be the best version of you
Potential promotional path for Jr. UX Designer:
UX Designer
Associate UX Designer
Associate Lead UX Designer
Lead UX Designer
Sr. UX Designer
Compensation
Negotiable based on work experience
Potential additional bonus may be offered for GPA's of 3.8+ or graduating with high honors
Check out our culture on social media:
*You don't need to apply more than once even if you're interested in multiple positions - you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!
Nutshell is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our parent company's website here!!
Top Skills
What We Do
Since 1996, WebFX has offered clients innovative digital marketing solutions to help them drive revenue for their businesses. Our team of over 400 experts crafts strategies for mid to large-size companies across the globe. As a leader in SEO, web design, ecommerce, website conversion, and digital marketing services, we pride ourselves on driving traffic, converting visitors and measuring effectiveness to ultimately deliver a positive return on investment for our clients.
We have an ever-expanding trophy cabinet not only for our web design, SEO and digital marketing work, but also for our company culture. In fact, we've been named the #1 Best Place to Work in PA for the last six years.
Want to join the team at WebFX? Check us out.
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