Ui/Iux Designer

Overview

We're seeking a highly independent, creative, and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to join our fast-paced, visionary team. The ideal candidate has built multiple apps from scratch, preferably in an agency or dev shop environment, and thrives in high-speed, iterative work cycles. You will contribute to visual design, branding, and illustration, with a focus on product usability, interaction design, and shaping the visual and brand identity of the app.

You'll work across mobile and desktop interfaces, contribute to Figma-based design systems, and play a vital role in defining the future of our product. We value curiosity, autonomy, and the ability to have fun with design while staying true to a bold product vision.

Location: Remote ideally UTC-3 Timezone to be able to meet regularly with UTC-7 and UTC+3 counterparts

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design process for digital products—from discovery and research to production-ready UI.
• Work on international and diverse projects designing highly valuable products that cater to end-users and align with business goals.
• Facilitate collaborative workshops with clients and stakeholders to uncover insights, align goals, and define solutions.
• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.
• Synthesize user research findings and translate them into actionable design strategies and UI solutions.
• Collaborate with developers and Project Managers to deliver a high-quality design that can be easily implemented.
• Present and explain design rationale, process, and deliverables to clients with clarity and confidence.
• Maintain high-level quality standards to facilitate the design process for the rest of the team and accomplish client goals and objectives.
• Produce deliverables to be handed off to UI designers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong visual design skills with the ability to apply a keen sense of aesthetics to a complex design system.
• Proficiency in Figma working within a multi-libraried design system is essential.
• Strong knowledge of mobile app design principles and best practices. Experience with tablet and web design is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills bridging product vision, UX design and development.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering well-constructed, pixel-perfect mobile app design assets.
• A keen eye for pattern recognition and identifying errors and inconsistencies in design.
• Experience in Figma prototyping.
• An eagerness to provide UX/UI creative design input and a passion for solving design challenges.
• A portfolio showcasing previous mobile app design work within design systems is required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• End-to-end product design experience in fast-moving environments like startups, agencies, or dev shops.
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
• Loves design challenges, building efficient systems, and creating delightful user experiences.
• Thinks visually and conceptually — not just about pixels but how systems scale and feel.
• Aligns with Thinkspan's visionary outlook and enjoys pushing the boundaries of UI/UX.

What we offer

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flex PTO for any reason, including sick days (no specified limits), flexible work schedule.
• Personal laptop.
• Health and wellness package.
• Budget for English lessons.

Company & Locations

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Job Details

About you

You are someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests and be able to grow professionally.

You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in Design or similar relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience designing engaging User Experiences for Web and Mobile.
• Advanced knowledge of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Able to lead workshops and engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of Design Thinking, customer journey mapping, interviewing, and presentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience designing within complex systems or data-intensive environments.
• Strategic mindset and strong business acumen to align design work with business objectives.
• Availability to work full-time from 8am to 6pm US Eastern Time.
• English is a requirement, as you will be working directly with US-based clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design process for digital products—from discovery and research to production-ready UI.
• Work on international and diverse projects designing highly valuable products that cater to end-users and align with business goals.
• Facilitate collaborative workshops with clients and stakeholders to uncover insights, align goals, and define solutions.
• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.
• Synthesize user research findings and translate them into actionable design strategies and UI solutions.
• Collaborate with developers and Project Managers to deliver a high-quality design that can be easily implemented.
• Present and explain design rationale, process, and deliverables to clients with clarity and confidence.
• Maintain high-level quality standards to facilitate the design process for the rest of the team and accomplish client goals and objectives.
• Produce deliverables to be handed off to UI designers.

Tools & Methodologies

Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, prototyping tools.

Methodologies: Design Thinking, journey mapping, usability testing, stakeholder workshops.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Here at Applaudo Studios, values such as trust, communication, respect, excellence and teamwork are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration.

Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region

Perks include:

• Work from home
• Celebrations
• Entertainment area
• Great work environment
• Private medical insurance

*Benefits may vary according to location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.

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