Intermediate UI/UX Designer

Job description:

Keeper is seeking a creative and passionate UI/UX Designer to enhance our digital memorial platform. In this part-time role, you will collaborate with our team to design intuitive user interfaces and create engaging user experiences that honor memories. Your creativity will play a key role in shaping how individuals commemorate their loved ones online. If you’re interested in making a difference through design, we would love to hear from you!

Candidate must be available approximately 2 days per week, 6 hours per day, on mutually agreed upon weekdays. Working hours will take place within standard business hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.

Experience:

  • UI/UX Design: minimum of 3 years experience as a UI/UX Designer
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Senior

You Have:

  • Proficient User Interface and User Experience Design methods
  • Skills in User Research and Testing
  • Proficiency in Prototyping and Wireframing
  • Expertise in Figma (required) as well as other design software and tools
  • Proficiency in Prototyping and Wireframing
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Product teams on solutions and design options
  • A customer-centric approach to solving problems
  • Experience with analytic tools to better understand customer behavior (e.g., GA4, Hotjar, etc.)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and a critical thinker

Nice to Haves:

  • Graphic Design experience
  • Familiarity with other design tools, including Canva, Adobe Illustrator, etc.

Position Details:

  • Project Type: Ongoing
  • Role Type: Part-Time
  • Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
  • Compensation Package: Hourly pay
  • Schedule: Approximately 2 days per week, 6 hours per day, on mutually agreed upon weekdays. Working hours will take place within standard business hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
  • Location: Remote (Canada or USA)

Application Process:

Please apply with a CV and a link to your portfolio by emailing us at andrea@mykeeper.com with the email subject “UI/UX Designer Position.”

Portfolio is required for consideration

NOTE: Please answer all pre-screening questions to be considered

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $75.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Can you share an example of a project where you balanced user needs with business goals? What challenges did you face, and how did you resolve them?
  • Have you performed user experience research and testing?
  • Can you comply with the following schedule? Approximately 2 days per week, 6 hours per day, on mutually agreed upon weekdays. Working hours will take place within standard business hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
  • REQUIRED: Submit Portfolio URL:

Experience:

  • Figma: 3 years (Required)
  • UI/UX: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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