UI/UX Plugin Designer for WordPress plugins

UI/UX Plugin Designer for WordPress plugins

WPMU DEV creates some of the world's most popular WordPress plugins. We are looking for experienced and creative UI/UX Plugin Designers to join our Products Team.

WPMU DEV creates some of the world's most popular WordPress plugins. We have been at the forefront of our industry for over a decade. If you're not familiar with us, we invite you to Google our name or explore our free and premium services like Smush.

We are looking for creative UI/UX Designers with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to design consistency to join our Products team.

As a UI/UX Designer, you will create visually compelling and user-friendly interfaces for our plugins. You will collaborate with developers and product managers to deliver intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and functional user interfaces that enhance the overall user experience.

Responsibilities

As a UI/UX Plugin Designer at WPMU DEV, you'll get to do more than design interfaces. You'll showcase your expertise in team collaboration, prototyping, and testing. More specifically, you'll get to:

Create intuitive and visually appealing UI designs for leading WordPress plugins using Figma.

Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to brainstorm ideas and iterate on designs.

Conduct research on competitors' designs and industry trends.

Develop user journeys, flows, and wireframes, ensuring usability and user-centric design principles.

Maintain and work within our design system built in Figma.

Propose innovative design ideas and variations, contributing to product enhancement.

Stay updated with the latest trends in UI design and web technologies.

Commit to working a minimum of 40 hours per week on various projects.

Qualifications

Essential attributes and experience required:

Proven experience in UI/UX design, specifically within WordPress projects.

Thorough understanding of WordPress, plugins, and the ecosystem's opportunities and limitations.

Proficiency in Figma for design creation and prototyping.

A strong portfolio showcasing skills in UI/UX

Portfolio demonstrating creative and user-focused design solutions.

Strong understanding of UX principles, user journeys, and user flows.

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Experience in conducting competitive analysis and user research.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively liaise with your Product Manager.

Experience contributing to or managing design systems.

Strong communication skills with proactive responses to emails and Slack messages.

SKILL-SET

WordPress, UI/UX design, Figma, Jira, Slack, CSS, HTML, AB Testing

Note: We are specifically looking for designers who understand WordPress. This position does not seek theme developers or programmers.

Join our team and contribute to creating some of the best WordPress plugins in the market. Apply today

Job benefits

Why Join us?

Growth-oriented culture.

Excellent compensation with competitive benefits and rejuvenation time-off.

Flexible work environment.

Training, tools, and support will be provided to help you to perform your job.

Limitless learning opportunities by working with cutting-edge tech stacks and a diverse, talented team.

28 days of paid leave per annum (up to 35 days).

Opportunities for paid travel to attend WordCamps and other industry conferences.

Long service leaves (3 months off paid) after you've been with us for 10 years.

Annual bonus based on company growth targets

Technology budget that can help you upgrade the tools you use for your job; the longer you serve, the higher the budget.

General expenses budget yearly that can be used to help you become more productive; the longer you work, the more you get.

What should I do now?

Demonstrate your expertise by downloading our UI/UX Plugin Design Application Task Sheet and completing the provided questions. Once finished, submit your application. It's that straightforward

Join WPMU DEV for a dynamic, flexible, and rewarding work experience. Let's achieve extraordinary results together

HIRING PROCESS

Our hiring process includes the attached task and an interview with our management team. If a candidate successfully passes the interview stage, they will be offered a trial project, and if this part is successful, they will be offered a paid trial of 4-6 weeks before being offered a more permanent role.

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