Quince is hiring: Lead UX/UI Designer in San Francisco

OUR STORYQuince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple : create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.OUR VALUESCustomer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.Essential design. We don't chase trends, and we don't sell everything. We're expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.Environmentally and Socially conscious. We're committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.OUR TEAM AND SUCCESSQuince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You'll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the digital experience for our customers across both mobile applications and web platforms. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, merchandisers and other stakeholders to create intuitive, visually appealing interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and drive business growth. The ideal candidate is passionate about user-centered design and has a keen eye for detail.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into user-centric design solutions for both mobile apps and web platforms.Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts.Conduct competitor research, and gather feedback to iteratively improve the user experience.Design visually stunning interfaces that align with Quince's brand identity and aesthetic for both app, mobile and web.Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI patterns to ensure consistency across mobile and web platforms.Leverage A / B testing, usability tests and other user research methodologies to validate experiences. Take a customer-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate your designs.Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance design processes and methodologies.Work closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs and provide support throughout the development lifecycle for both app and web.Coordinate and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure that final designs meet user requirements and business objectives.Seek ways to enhance e-commerce experience (focusing on mobile-first design)Proactively use design, UX and prototyping to communicate new inspiring brandManage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentStay up to date with new innovations and industry trendsRequirements Bachelor's Degree in fields related5 years of experience in brand-focused companies; prior experience as a mid-level designerA digital portfolio of past workProficiency in FigmaStrong typography, layout, and color theory skillsHighly organized, and able to multitaskEffective in time management, working on multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality brand standardsThrives in a fast-paced startup environment where workflows change and move rapidlyProactive and highly motivated team playerExceptional communication skillsQuince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Security Advisory : Beware of FraudsAt Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom-never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.