We are a recently Series A funded technology and lifestyle startup headquartered in Irvine, California with a fashion / design office in Seoul, South Korea. Our brand spans multiple touchpoints including digital art, social media, fashion merchandise, music events, community meetups, and digital applets. We blend social media technology with authentic community building both online and offline.
About the Role :
We're seeking a Lead UX / UI Designer who can deliver exceptional user experiences while pushing creative boundaries. Working across our ecosystem of design-focused lifestyle applets, web tools, and social media applications, you'll create intuitive, forward-thinking interfaces that balance functional excellence with innovative design. Working closely with our graphic designer and full-stack developer, you'll craft cohesive experiences across web and mobile platforms.
Core Responsibilities :
- Lead the full UX / UI design process with focus on user-centered solutions
- Create distinctive interfaces that combine usability with fresh design approaches
- Develop and maintain scalable design systems
- Conduct thorough user research and usability testing
- Drive both functional excellence and creative vision
- Ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across platforms
Required Qualifications :
5 years of experience in UX / UI design with a portfolio demonstrating both strong usability and creative visionExpert understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and information architectureExperience building and documenting cohesive design systemsExpert proficiency in Figma and prototyping toolsStrong background in user research and testing methodologiesAbility to balance user needs with innovative design solutionsExperience with responsive design and mobile-first approachesIdeal Candidate :
Deeply understands UX best practices while knowing when to break conventionsCreates clear user flows and intuitive navigation systemsBrings fresh perspectives to solving user problemsComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentStrong eye for contemporary design and emerging trendsCan articulate design decisions based on both user needs and aesthetic goalsExample Projects & Responsibilities :
Design intuitive interfaces for creative and lifestyle-focused web appletsCreate engaging social experiences for chat and forum applicationsDevelop unique interaction patterns for web-based tools and utilitiesBuild cohesive cross-platform experiences that work seamlessly across devicesDesign innovative yet approachable onboarding flows for various user typesCreate and maintain a unified design system that scales across our product suiteImplement novel solutions for community engagement and social interactionDesign real-time chat and messaging interfaces that balance functionality with styleDay-to-Day You'll :
Collaborate with developers on implementation details and technical constraintsRun user testing sessions to validate new design approachesCreate high-fidelity prototypes for stakeholder reviewDocument design patterns and interaction guidelinesAnalyze user behavior data to inform design decisionsPresent design work and receive feedback from stakeholdersMentor other team members on UX best practicesTechnical Skills :
Expert in FigmaUnderstanding of HTML / CSS capabilities and limitationsKnowledge of current accessibility standardsExperience with user testing toolsFamiliarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)Compensation Range : $90K - $130K
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Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
