UX/UI Designer

Job Description

Job Description

About Impact Theory

Impact Theory is a mission-driven modern media company designed to create positive change in people’s lives through the creation of entertaining and empowering content.

Designed as an integrated studio, Impact Theory develops and produces video games, webcomics, film & TV, as well as world-class YouTube and podcast content that has garnered half a billion views on YouTube alone.

Regardless of type, Impact Theory’s content underscores the company's mission to ensure the global spread of a growth mindset through ideas and entertainment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Creative Director, Marketing, you as the UX / UI Designer will help drive creative efforts across our entire ecosystem with a special focus on UX & UI.

You will think and advocate as one of our users, while having the technical expertise to translate ideas into instructions and collaborative efforts, turning ideas into reality.

This role is on-site, 5 days a week at our West Hollywood location.

Your Responsibilities

• Craft the visual experiences users encounter when interacting with applications, websites, and / or video games. Your role will involve designing and implementing all the visual elements that enhance user navigation and engagement on the platform.
• Shepherd products from their initial concept to successful launch. Create comprehensive design systems and exceptional visual design skills that seamlessly span across all platforms.
• Works autonomously and collaborates well with leads and peers on the design and UX / UI vision, informs roadmap and strategy, and executes implementing designs and systems with cross-functional partners such as the Executive Team, Engineering, Marketing, and Project Management.
• Comfortable in the face of ambiguity, moving fast to learn fast, and prioritizing effectively.
• Innovates and visualizes new ways of merging content and product; confident in proposing design ideas.
• Articulates design vision, approach, and status to cross-functional partners and leads through presenting, prototyping, and design specifications..
• Knows how to focus the team with customer-centric insights.
• Inspires and aligns the cross-functional team with a design vision. Understanding and communicating the sequencing to achieve that vision.
• Scopes design work and negotiates with business and engineering partners to align around milestones and deliverables that are realistic and feasible.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a UX / UI Designer or similar role
• Fluency in core design & prototyping tools such as Photoshop, Figma, and Framer. Bonus points if also fluent in Rive, Spline, etc.
• Expert-level understanding of designing for web, mobile, and other platforms
• Strong understanding of UX flow and UI functional design
• Ability to design for Web3 / digital collectibles applications
• Ability to implement and collaborate with Engineers, without needing to know how to code
• Ability to visualize and present UX / UI designs in an interactive format
• Ability to implement micro-interactions throughout an experience effectively
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and prioritizing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• Must be able to convey design and interactions with developers located overseas who may not speak English
• Positive attitude and ability to receive and provide objective and constructive feedback
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Knowledge of Hubspot and similar platforms is a plus

The compensation range for this role is $90k to $120k annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible, Unlimited PTO Policy
• 1-year subscription to Audible
• Full employee access to Impact Theory University
• 2 Complimentary Books (Radical Confidence by Lisa Bilyeu and Principles by Ray Dalio)

Impact Theory is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate and embrace diversity, and believe the strongest teams are from a broad tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.