Youtopia

Senior Designer

Youtopia

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AndroidChefiOS

About the role

  • Create visually compelling designs for B2B/B2C web and mobile applications that align with Youtopia’s brand vision and user experience goals.
  • Develop and maintain a cohesive brand identity, including logos, typography, color palettes, and brand guidelines.
  • Design high-fidelity mockups, wireframes, and prototypes using Figma and Adobe tools to communicate design concepts and user flows.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and stakeholders to ensure designs are feasible and align with technical requirements.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups and agile ceremonies, providing clear updates and feedback on design tasks and potential challenges.
  • Contribute to user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and improve user experience.
  • Create and maintain a scalable design system to ensure consistency across web and mobile platforms.
  • Design marketing materials, including digital assets, social media graphics, and print collateral, to support brand exposure.
  • Iterate on designs based on feedback from users, stakeholders, and team members to deliver polished, user-centric solutions.
  • Ensure all designs adhere to web accessibility (WCAG) standards and are optimized for both web and mobile platforms.
  • Work with front-end developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs, providing assets and specifications as needed.
  • Stay informed about design trends, emerging tools, and best practices, sharing insights with the team to elevate design quality.
  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet sprint goals and deadlines.
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions, offering creative ideas to enhance the product’s visual and functional appeal.
  • Support the team by addressing design-related questions and troubleshooting challenges in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Candidates must reside in the greater Denver Metro area.
  • Candidates must be US citizens, no visa sponsorship.
  • 6+ years of experience in graphic design, brand development, and UI/UX design, with a portfolio showcasing impactful work.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is required.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD) and Figma for design and prototyping.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity creation, UI/UX design, and graphic design for digital and print media.
  • Proficiency in designing responsive and adaptive interfaces for web and mobile applications.
  • Experience creating motion graphics or animations to enhance user engagement (e.g., Adobe After Effects).
  • Solid understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
  • Familiarity with design systems and component-based design for scalability.
  • Knowledge of web accessibility (WCAG) standards and inclusive design practices.
  • Experience collaborating with front-end developers to ensure design fidelity during implementation.
  • Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to support product development.
  • Comfortable managing and delivering design assets in various formats for development and marketing needs.
  • Familiarity with hybrid mobile app design considerations for iOS and Android platforms.
  • Positive attitude and the ability to energize and uplift team members.
  • Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.
  • Resourcefulness and independence in solving design challenges.
  • Strategic and tactical thinker, aligning design decisions with broader business and user experience objectives.
  • Openness to feedback, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive initiative in addressing project needs and client deliverables.
  • Ability to work independently, proactively seeking solutions before escalating.
  • Confidence in contributing creative ideas and collaborating openly with teammates.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, transparent about progress, challenges, and successes.
  • Embraces continuous learning and remains curious about new design trends, tools, and methodologies.
  • Demonstrates humility and openness to ask questions and seek clarity when uncertain.