Web & UI/UX Designer

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About Us

KITSCH is proud to be recognized as a self-financed, female-owned global accessory brand built on positivity and pure hard work. Established in 2010, with a business plan no longer than a paragraph, Kitsch has grown from door to door sales to selling products in over 27 countries across 20,000 retail locations worldwide.

KITSCH is committed to creating high quality products that are effortless, elevated and easy to use. From fashionable shower caps to our viral towel scrunchies, we aim to evolve your everyday essentials.

We believe that everyone should feel confident when purchasing our products no matter your hair type, style, or budget.
 

 The Role

KITSCH is looking for a talented and dynamic Web & UI/UX Designer to join our creative team. This role is critical in shaping the visual experience of our website and digital platforms, focusing on creating compelling, user-friendly designs that inspire and captivate our audience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for customer-focused visuals, be detail-oriented, and possess exceptional skills in both web and UI/UX design. You will be responsible for designing home page banners, updating category imagery, developing icons, and working on wireframes. A mobile-first mindset and extensive experience in UX/UI design, particularly with Figma, are essential. To succeed in this role, you must be a dynamic self-starter capable of delivering brilliant creative concepts with high attention to detail. 

Key Responsibilities

•  Design a minimum of 10 visually stunning home page banners each month, ensuring they align with Kitsch’s brand guidelines.
• Update category imagery on a monthly basis to keep the website fresh and aligned with current trends.
• Develop imagery and iconography to support various sections of the website, maintaining consistency and brand alignment.
• Lead the creation of wireframes and prototypes to illustrate the user journey and ensure a seamless UX/UI across our digital platforms.
• Generate and optimize assets for responsive design, emphasizing a flawless experience across all devices with a mobile-first approach.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Technology to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Conduct A/B tests for website designs to assess user engagement and apply insights to future projects.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring all work is completed on time, especially during peak seasons like Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
• Stay current with UI/UX trends and integrate best practices into the design process

Technical Skills

• Web Design: Expertise in designing and optimizing layouts, imagery, and other web elements to create a cohesive and engaging user experience across all devices, with a strong emphasis on responsive and mobile-first design.
• UI/UX Design: Strong understanding of user interface and user experience principles, with experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that enhance the overall usability of digital platforms.
• Figma: Extensive experience using Figma for designing layouts, wireframes, and collaborative design tasks.
• Photoshop: Proficiency in Photoshop for image editing, retouching, and optimization of website assets.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS for web design is a plus.
• Experience with A/B testing and a strong understanding of user engagement metrics.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a passion for design excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong time management and project prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to pivot based on business needs. 

  
Job Qualifications

•   Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in graphic design, with a focus on web design and UX/UI.
• A portfolio that showcases relevant work, especially in website design, mobile-first design, and UI/UX projects.
• Must have E-commerce experience.
• Experience in the beauty industry highly preferred.   

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive Pay/Benefits
• A dynamic team
• An open mind for new ideas
• Growth…growth and some more growth!

Our Hiring Practices: KITSCH LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to work in an environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and recruits on merit-based processes regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristics.