Junior UX Designer

Position Summary

The Junior UX Designer is an entry-level role designed for individuals starting their careers in UX design. The positions contributes to the design and development of user experiences for web and native applications, under the guidance of more experienced designers and developers. This role requires a basic understanding of design principles and a willingness to learn both UX design and front-end development. The Associate UX Designer works closely with senior designers, product managers, and developers to create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that meet user needs and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities/Essential Duties

• Serve as an individual contributor on a single team, focusing on projects of lower complexity.
• Collaborate with peers, software teams, digital marketing, and senior designers, contributing to the overall team effort by executing tasks under supervision.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, design discussions, and UX reviews to foster learning and teamwork.
• Assist in executing project tasks such as creating wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and visual design elements.
• Support the design team with front-end development aspects (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript), gradually building coding.
• Work on improving the user experience of both native and web-based applications while adhering to design system guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure smooth handoff from design to development, adhering to SCRUM processes.
• Utilize design systems, style guides, and prototyping tools like Figma to ensure consistency and quality across designs.
• Apply a creative use of color, typography, and iconography within established design systems, ensuring designs meet business objectives and user needs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and marketing, to ensure designs meet both user and business needs.
• Participate in SCRUM ceremonies and contribute to team discussions on design improvements and project status.
• Contribute to design reviews and ensure that your work aligns with team goals, project timelines, and development standards.
• Handle other duties as assigned to meet evolving organizational needs.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Basic understanding of design principles, user research, wire-framing, and front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Figma).
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and also self-manage workload
• Build positive relationships across departments
• Basic problem-solving skills, applying creative solutions to UX challenges with support from the team.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks efficiently with supervision.
• Enthusiasm for learning new tools, processes, and techniques in both design and front-end development.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in UX design, human-computer interaction, or a related field, or completion of a relevant bootcamp/certification program.
• 0-2 years of experience in UX design or front-end development. No prior professional experience is required.
  
  

Salary And Benefits

• Full medical, dental, life, and disability insurance plans that can be tailored to you and your family’s specific needs
• Competitive salary
• Subsidized child care and fertility benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Free health screenings & rewards for participation in wellness programs
• A comprehensive 401(k) retirement savings program, matched by Power
• Ample paid vacation and holidays
• An employee-relief fund
• Year-round events and activities, including an all expenses-paid music festival in Cancun, Mexico for you and a significant other
• All the tech you need - We'll pay for whatever hardware and software you need to work and make sure you're regularly upgraded to the latest versions
• Personal development - We provide books, courses and conferences
• Paid parental leave - When the time comes to welcome a new member of the family, we offer paid parental leave
• Nitro Create - Power's own tech conference (twice per year).
  
  

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: N/A

Work Environment

• The UX Designer works in an office or home office environment. You will collaborate with UX teams, developers, and other business units to deliver user-centered designs.
• No travel required
  
  

Power Home Remodeling Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please submit the accommodation request to recruiting@powerhrg.com