Senior Web Designer - Maternity Cover - Remote

Overview

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior Web Designer - Maternity cover and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.

In Short

• Initiate brainstorming sessions
• Create intelligent, original, cutting-edge design concepts that are both uniquely creative and communicate the brand message effectively
• Oversee, mentor, and train junior and regular design team members
• Participate in visual design presentations to stakeholders
• Support and maintain existing Design Systems
• Represent the creative team in meetings and presentations where required
• Acts as a resource to the company on new and emerging trends in digital media, mentoring and training where applicable, cultivating continuous creative improvement
• Develop detailed behavior of web elements for production and communicate directly with vendors/front-end developers to follow production through
• Evolve the corporate web assets and ensure creative objectives are aligned with brand and company objectives
• Should be comfortable to take over and execute UX tasks when needed – Creating prototypes, wireframes, talk to users and brainstorm on UX problems
• Work closely with the UX team to implement upfront research, user testing, and analytics feedback into design concepts.
• Maintain and evolve the visual brand identity and develop and enhance the brand guidelines when necessary

Requirements

• Strong professional Web-focused graphic design experience.
• Expertise in modern web design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD or similar
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Strong understanding of the psychology of visual perception and visual hierarchy
• Ability to explain the thought process behind visual design solutions, and rally people around stated design goals
• A meticulous, pixel-perfect eye for detail
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and an inspiring work ethic
• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility and strong knowledge in web design fundamentals (layout, typography, microcopy, information hierarchy, and web specifications)
• Demonstrated understanding of information flow, readability, and interface usability principles
• Good understanding of the technical foundations upon which websites are built
• Experience leveraging user research, key performance indicators, and site analytics to help make informed design decisions
• Good illustration and data visualization skills following Progress Illustration and Icon Stencils

Benefits

• Generous remuneration package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• An extra day off for your birthday
• 2 additional days off for volunteering
• Premium healthcare and dental care coverage
• Additional pension insurance
• Well-equipped gym on-site with CrossFit equipment and a climbing wall
• Co-funded Multisport card
• Daycare Center for your little ones onsite
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunity
• Free underground parking with a designated space for bikes, motorbikes and electric scooters.