Schema Design k Hiring for Senior Visual Interaction Designer at Seattle, WA Full Time

Job Description

You are responsible for creating beautiful and intuitive experiences for a wide range of audiences. You have an understanding of interaction design methods and human-centered design, as well as exacting standards for typography and visual communication. You are obsessed with the execution of a design concept, from typography and color, to motion and behaviors. While you thrive on teamwork and collaboration, you are also self-motivated—willing and able to work independently when needed. You are comfortable meeting regularly with clients and presenting your work. Alternating between lead and supporting roles on projects, you are able to successfully balance a project’s business, user experience, and technology goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary, award-winning design and technology firm with forward-thinking clients. You will work at our head office in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, or at our New York studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Your Qualifications

– 4+ years of experience at a design firm, on an in-house team, or as an independent designer
– Undergraduate or graduate degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, or a related field
– Highly skilled at typography, as well as color, composition, and interaction
– Experience designing websites and web applications
– Experience designing data visualizations is a plus
– Experience with ethnographic research is a plus, incl. translating research outcomes into design strategies, usecases and taskflows
– Strong conceptual thinking, and a passion for solving complex problems
– Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
– Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively with clients
– Fluent with Figma and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
– Familiarity with coding and content management systems is a plus

What We Offer

You’ll join a tight knit, passionate team of professionals who left their roles at agencies, corporations, and institutions to tackle challenging and meaningful problems together. We offer the creative freedom to develop innovative design solutions, concepts, and strategies at the intersection of content and data. The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative—we thrive on and support the diversity of our individual talents and perspectives. We offer profit share, as well as a competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.