UX/UI Designer

Designer With A Heart: You’re a talented designer with a passion for resolving user pain points and barriers through great design. You’ve got a track record of creating intuitive e-commerce experiences. Your resume demonstrates a real talent for crafting wireframes, annotations, and prototypes. If that sounds like you, then you might have what it takes to be our new UX/UI Designer. 

You’ll love working here…

We know you’ll thrive in our supportive work environment. AlgaeCal isn’t one of those companies that treats you like a brainless robot, slowly crushing your soul with 80-hour workweeks and pointless projects that never see the light of day. That’s not our style. So if you want to play in the major leagues – but without the stresses of Madison Avenue – this is the perfect job for you.

• 1-2 years of experience in a UX/UI role, designing and prototyping for web applications or websites, and a strong portfolio that showcases your understanding of digital user experience and design. (Please include your portfolio with your application.)
• A degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Web Design, UI/UX Design, or a related field.
• Solid proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Sketch, with up-to-date prototyping skills (especially in Figma).
• Basic knowledge of front-end principles (HTML, CSS) and light experience with front-end languages/frameworks (JS, Jquery, Vue, React).
• Experience with page builder platforms (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify) and component workshop tools (Storybook, Patternlab).
• Familiarity with working in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and using user testing platforms (like UserTesting.com) and analytics tools (e.g., GA4, Microsoft Clarity).
• A solid understanding of UI, typography, and visual design fundamentals, with some experience in creating wireframes, layouts, and simple prototyping for desktop and mobile.
• A friendly and collaborative approach to working with stakeholders in the ideation process, along with a basic understanding of marketing/advertising techniques.

What Will You Earn? 

Our UXUI Designer position starts at $55,000 and can go up to $70,000 depending on your experience. If you’re a rockstar with more to offer, we’re open to discussing compensation that fits your unique skill set.

Other Goodies

• AlgaeCal Healthcare Plan (Premiums Covered 100%!), which you're eligible to sign up for after three months of employment.
• Monthly team events and activities.
• Supported professional development and continued learning through workshops, conferences and classes
• Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use.
  

How to apply 

So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?

Job opportunities like this don’t come along often, and we’ve got a lot to offer our successful applicants. So, to make sure our future UX/UI Designer is the real-deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application:

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. Please, read carefully:

1. Write a cover letter addressing:

1. Why you're the best UX/UI Designer for this role. Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
2. Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them:
3. What's the toughest challenge you’ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
4. What are the last three books you’ve read?
5. What do you do for fun?

2. Explain what you’re doing now for a job:

1. If you don’t have one, explain why.
2. If you have one, explain why you’re looking elsewhere.

3. Upload your cover letter and resume:

1. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it’s our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click the “Apply Now” button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document.

Applications without a cover letter will not be read! Include the URL link to your personal website / portfolio****

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.