Senior Designer

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Braintrust is the only network that gives in-demand talent all the freedom of freelance with all the benefits, community and stability of a full-time role. As the first decentralized talent network, our revolutionary Web3 model ensures the community that relies on Braintrust to find work are the same people who own and build it through the blockchain token, BTRST. So unlike other marketplaces that take 20% to 50% of talent earnings, Braintrust allows talent to keep 100% of earnings and to vote on key changes to improve the network. Braintrust is working to change the way freelance works – for good.

• JOB TYPE: Direct Hire Position (no agencies/C2C – see notes below)
• LOCATION: Remote – United States only
• SALARY: $120,000 – $130,000/yr
• ESTIMATED DURATION: 40hr/week – Long term
  

THE OPPORTUNITYExperience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5+ years designing for multiple platforms (Shopify and WordPress a must)
• 3-5 years experience as a Senior Designer with demonstrated ability to own a project from discovery and design to development and launch within a relevant agency or industry
• Excellent grasp of the design thinking and prototyping process, including product/interaction/visual, with the know-how to move from pencil on paper to layout to pixel-perfect handoff using tools such as Figma, Invision and Webflow
• A strong product design portfolio that demonstrates successful ownership of multiple ecommerce site designs using best in class visual excellence
• Deep understanding of industry trends and design principles
• Passion for emerging web technologies is a must
• Fundamental understanding of typography, layout, color theory, use of imagery, content design and production, art direction
• Expert communication and presentation skills with ability to clearly present your work and articulate / advocate design rationale.

What you’ll be working on

The Senior Designer at Sweden Unlimited is responsible for designing best in class ecommerce websites for high-end fashion and luxury clients, applying expertise in interactive design, visual design, and prototyping to deliver cohesive, user-centric digital products and experiences to our clients. They are high-functioning creatives that are able to lead and oversee their projects independently, contribute originality and expertise to Sweden’s digital products, and keep the project on track. They are responsible for managing the creative elements of our client relationships and are familiar with the full spectrum of our digital offerings. They follow best practices within process and communication to deliver best in class work.

Responsibilities:

• Distill complex requirements into features that are incredibly simple and elegant
• Deliver designs rapidly while maintaining a meticulous eye for detail and consistency
• Make design decisions based on good judgement, experience, research, and data
• Concepting Designs, Ideation, and running a group critique
• Engaging with new clients and presenting to existing clients
• Manage the full lifecycle of product design from sketches and wireframes to visual design and functional prototypes through execution and launch
• Participate in design testing to ensure compatibility
• QA staged content and tweak as necessary following style guides

Apply Now!

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS: Qualified candidates will be invited to do a screening interview with the Braintrust staff. We will answer your questions about the project, and our platform. If we determine it is the right fit for both parties, we’ll invite you to join the platform and create a profile to apply directly for this project.

C2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.

Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.