Junior UI/UX Web Designer - Marketing

Team intro:

As part of the Web and Digital Experience team supporting the Marketing department, we create compelling digital experiences across all corporate, product, and campaign websites. With millions of visitors each month, we focus on creating intuitive, accessible, and visually stunning designs that support our business goals. We use modern design tools and methodologies, maintain design systems, and partner closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver exceptional user experiences.

About the role:

As a Junior UI/UX Web Designer, you'll contribute to designing and improving our marketing websites and digital assets. You'll work alongside experienced designers, developers, and digital strategists while supporting cross-functional needs from Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, and other teams. You'll have opportunities to grow your skills through mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to various design challenges.

• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for responsive web pages and digital campaigns
• Assist in maintaining and evolving our design system and component library
• Support user research initiatives and help translate insights into design improvements
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs
• Contribute to A/B testing by creating design variations for optimization experiments
• Help maintain brand consistency across all digital touchpoints
• Participate in design critiques and incorporate feedback to refine your work

We are looking for you if you have:

• 0-2 years of experience in UI/UX or digital design (including internships or personal projects)
• Proficiency in at least one design tool (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar)
• Understanding of responsive design principles and web design best practices
• Basic knowledge of typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow design guidelines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have:

• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS
• Experience with prototyping tools
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based design
• Interest in conversion optimization and data-driven design

Why you should join the SmartBear crew:

• You can grow your career at every level.
• We invest in your success as well as the spaces where our teams come together to work, collaborate, and have fun.
• We love celebrating our SmartBears; we even encourage our crew to take their birthdays off.
• We are guided by a People and Culture organization - an important distinction for us. We think about our team holistically – the whole person.
• We celebrate our differences in experiences, viewpoints, and identities because we know it leads to better outcomes.

Did you know?

• Our main goal at SmartBear is to make our technology-driven world a better place.
• SmartBear is committed to ethical corporate practices and social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities we serve.
• SmartBear is headquartered in Somerville, MA with offices across the world including Galway Ireland, Bath, UK, Wroclaw, Poland and Bangalore, India.
• We’ve won major industry(product and company) awards including B2B Innovators Award, Content Marketing Association, IntellyX Digital Innovator and BuiltIn Best Places to Work.

SmartBear is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for employees where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects a diversity of thought and experience as well as our values of being smart, open, driven, accountable, and curious.

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