Senior Visual/UI Designer

About ShiftKey

ShiftKey is a platform that is disrupting the way healthcare facilities find licensed and certified professionals to fill available shifts. Leveraging marketplace dynamics and deep industry knowledge, the company is playing a vital role in mitigating America’s healthcare staffing shortages, enabling direct connections between facilities and healthcare professionals. By offering the opportunity to work as much or as little as they choose and putting the power back into the hands of healthcare workers, ShiftKey is bringing more licensed professionals back into the workforce, a solution that is solving a major crisis in healthcare. For more information, visit www.ShiftKey.com.

The role

The Senior UI/Visual Designer is responsible for designing high-quality visual assets and materials that enhance our product and brand. This role requires a meticulous approach, balancing aesthetics, user needs, and functionality. You will be a key contributor, ensuring our design language is consistently upheld while inspiring others to become brand advocates. With a deep understanding of typography, color, design principles, and user research, you will create cohesive solutions that influence user behavior and deliver delightful experiences. Your ability to integrate user research into your design process will be pivotal in crafting visually appealing and user-centered designs.

Where you’ll work

This position is remote with the United States.

What you'll be doing

• Set the vision for visual design across our software UI and other brand touchpoints.

• Ensure all visual projects are aligned with the current brand expression and maintain cohesion.

• Independently manage design projects from conception through delivery.

• Prioritize and deliver all visual design tasks with high fidelity.

• Collaborate effectively across teams and departments.

• Clearly communicate concepts to mentees, peers, leaders, and stakeholders using appropriate artifacts for persuasive recommendations.

• Support and protect the design integrity of the product and brand vision, integrating user research insights where applicable.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of visual design experience in the digital space, with a strong understanding of user research methodologies and can demonstrate past applications in design.

• Design portfolio with at least 5 case studies demonstrating expert knowledge of design principles, the design thinking process, and user-centered design. Your portfolio includes examples of mood boards, style guides, slide decks, and other visual assets, showcasing creative problem-solving, holistic thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and excellent storytelling.

• Expert understanding of digital design (print experience is a plus), including pixel grids, color theory, Pantone swatches, typography, iconography, buttons, input fields, components, page templates, photography, printing, logos, illustrations, and design trends.

• Demonstrated use of Material Design and Apple Human Interface Guidelines.

• Experience working across native iOS and Android apps as well as responsive web.

• Solid understanding of Figma and its component libraries.

• Proficiency in Adobe products (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).

• Ability to produce and share visual assets effectively with stakeholders.

• Adaptability to change and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Passion for pixel perfection and maintaining high design integrity standards.

• You approach new experiences with a learning mindset and integrate user research to enhance your design process.

Perks of working for Shiftkey

• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

• Benefits effective as of first day

• Progressive PTO & Company-paid holidays with a broad selection of floating holidays to honor employees’ diverse needs 

• 100% 401(k) employer match up to 6%

• Paid parental leave

• Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support

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Our Commitment to Diversity

ShiftKey is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diverse and individual perspectives shaping our culture and contributing to the solutions that transform the world. We actively work to create an inclusive environment for employees to thrive. 

EEO Statement

ShiftKey does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  ShiftKey is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a mental or physical disability, please contact: accommodations@shiftkey.com