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ProducePay

CompanyProducePay
Websiteproducepay.com
Typefull-time
Role taxonomyDesignSenior
SpecialtiesDesign
LocationLos Angeles, CA
Salary
Apply viaApplication linkhttps://techcrunch.com/2016/06/29/producepay-seed-funding/ · bill@producepay.com
Hiring notes
TechJavaScript
Parsed locationsLos Angeles, CA
Posted bybillhendricksjr
PostedJul 1, 2016
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Original posting

ProducePay | Los Angeles, CA | ONSITE | full-time https://producepay.com/ is a two-sided marketplace connecting farmers with produce distributors and provides immediate cash flow to both parties. We're looking to hire a Senior UI/UX Designer to join the team in Downtown Los Angeles. Req below. We're a well capitalized, seed stage startup backed by some of the smartest investors in SoCal. See https://techcrunch.com/2016/06/29/producepay-seed-funding/ If interested, email your resume and portfolio to me, bill at producepay dot com. Responsibilities: • Apply strategic thinking to design and deliver innovative end-to-end user experiences that optimize among user needs, business goals, and technological realities across web & mobile platforms • Design both interaction components and system-wide capabilities • Take ideas and concepts, and visualize them in such that they are communicated effectively and compellingly for internal leaders, partners and customers • Turn visions into concepts and translate those concepts into designs that illustrate simplicity, despite complexity of the system • Directly responsible for delivering User Experience visions, UI specifications, wireframes and prototypes • Collaborate effectively with product management, development, marketing, and other team members • Use facilitative leadership skills to drive to the best outcome for stakeholders, resulting in others learning from you, and inspiring others to want to work with you Qualifications • Four-year degree in Human Computer Interaction, graphic design, or other relevant field. Graduate degree a plus • 5+ years of interface design experience in delivering high-volume, high-profile or award-winning web sites or products; preferably experience with SaaS and mobile products • Strong knowledge and experience with driving and applying user-centered design processes while working collaboratively with customers, along with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, and user research. Seasoned in Agile development processes • Proficient in a variety of methods to convey ideas and concepts (e.g. storyboards, wireframes, prototypes, etc) • Proven track record in setting a vision for great customer experiences, inspiring others to get behind the vision, and ultimately delivering products and services that are known for their delightful experience and ease of use • Effective communicator, presenter, and negotiator • Organized, self-directed, efficient and able to manage multiple and complex projects in a timely manner • Expertise with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, but skilled in creating 'lo-fi' prototypes to share with users in a fast, iterative manner • Familiarity with web and mobile technologies and their impact on the feasibility of design solutions; hands-on expertise with HTML, CSS, Javascript is a plus • A passion for creating products that resonate on an emotional level • Strong online portfolio available for viewing