Senior Web Designer - QuinStreet
Foster City, CA
About the Job
Powering Performance Marketplaces in Digital Media
QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and "research and compare" consumers with brands. We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation's largest media networks.
Our industry leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. They allow brands to target and reach in-market customer prospects with pinpoint segment-by-segment accuracy, and to pay only for performance results.
Our campaign-results-driven matching decision engines and optimization algorithms are built from over 20 years and billions of dollars of online media experience.
We believe in:
- The direct measurability of digital media.
- Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.)
- The advantages of technology.
We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world's biggest channel.
Job Category
QuinStreet is currently in search of a Senior Web Designer possessing a robust background in UX/UI design and mobile interface development. Ideally, candidates should demonstrate familiarity with financial or loan marketing practices. The successful candidate will be tasked with the creation, direction, and refinement of digital experiences across our web and mobile platforms.
Our ideal candidate is creative, innovative, and passionately driven to solve challenges with our internal clients and consumers. This person should be able to deliver award-winning product/visual designs that are effective, easy to use, and emotionally engaging for consumers. A Senior Designer at QS must have extensive expertise in the following areas: user flows, mental and interaction models, information architecture, emotional design methods, and establishing measurable creative objectives.
If hired, you will join our Creative team--a highly collaborative, creative, and technically savvy group of individuals who love to learn, inspire, and advocate for what's right.
Responsibilities
- Take ideas/concepts and visualize them in a manner that is engaging and compelling for internal leaders, partners, and customers
- Support and develop wireframe/interface design of our various online shopping products, building design system and components library, while working with our internal development team with UX/UI experience/expertise
- Create the visual language strategy (brand applications, visual design specs, information design, color system, typographic rules, grid systems, and other visual assets) for medium-sized, diverse projects that support the brand strategy and user goals
- Apply strategic thinking to design and deliver innovative end-to-end user experiences that synthesize user needs, business goals, and technological realities across web & mobile platforms
- Turn visions into concepts and translate those concepts into designs that illustrate simplicity, despite the complexity of the system
- Collaborate effectively with researchers, product managers, developers, marketers, and other team members and groups
- Manage timelines, deadlines, and communication through project management tools
Requirements
- Bachelor in Web Design, Visual Communication, UI/UX or related field of study
- Expertise with web design tools such as Adobe XD & Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Strong skills in building design and component library systems, as well as creating 'lo-fi' prototypes to share with clients in a fast, iterative manner
- Working knowledge of HTML, understanding how comps translate to code, and the ability to use prototyping tools to convey design intent
- Organized, self-motivated, excellent communicator with an open mind and the ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams, while achieving great designs under short deadlines.
- Must be a great problem solver, with the ability to identify and resolve the problem independently while working under business goals and consumer needs, including providing clear and concise explanations to other colleagues or clients.
- Genuinely curious about researching and designing with new technology, with experience in user-test and user research is a PLUS
- Able to work independently and also enjoy whiteboards and group brainstorming!
- MUST have a fearless and positive attitude! A great team player.
- A strong enthusiasm for compelling marketing copywriting or relevant industry experience would be advantageous.
Flexibility for occasional travel to different offices or events is essential to fulfill the duties of this role. This may include attending meetings, conferences, or training sessions, as well as collaborating with team members or partners in various locations. While travel requirements may vary, candidates should be prepared to engage in occasional travel as needed to support business objectives and foster professional relationships.
QuinStreet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law.
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