Jr. UX Designer, Harrisburg

UX Designer

You Might Be a Great Fit For This Position if You Have… A Bachelor's Degree Successful Nutshellers in this role have majored in graphic design, web design, UX, and other related fields GPA above 3.4 A Background in Design Please include a portfolio showcasing excellent graphic design work, with a premium on web design and/or UX work - we want toget a sense of your style!We're looking for an excellent design eye and a thorough understanding of how to apply design fundamentals such as Typography, Hierarchy, Layout, etc. A Few Related Skills and Experiences (This is an entry-level role, and experience in every one of these areas is not required - training is provided on all core platforms, tools, and technologies you will need to know! But the following skills/experience are awesome to have, and will help get your career off to a running start):0-2 years of experience (We're absolutely open to candidates with no prior full-time work experience, but we'd love to see an internship/part-time/summer job experience in that case!) Outstanding skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma Knowledge of web design/UX best practices Knowledge of responsive design best practicesHTML/CSS coding experience (not required but a plus) Experience in creating end-to-end UX processes and workflows, including user journeys, task analysis, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and evaluative research methods Understanding of how to use design artifacts to effectively build alignment, communicate ideas, and deliver an experienceExperience in Saas product design - a bonus! Any of These Signature Nutsheller Traits! You're passionate about UX and web design - you even find yourself spending your free time designing and learning new technologies! You are passionate about typography and color theory You have a high level of design skill and technical proficiencyYou're energized by designing memorable and effective experiences online You take direction well, but aren't afraid to take initiative and make decisions You see yourself as a problem-solver, and face challenges with a can-do mindset You put the customer and their goals first You are a professional, dependable, and independent worker with a solid work ethicYou're self-motivated, thrive on challenges, and enjoy getting things done You have an eye for detail and dedication to high-quality work You have an exceptional level of follow-through You possess excellent time/project management skills You work with a sense of urgency and can consistently meet deadlinesYou are an outstanding communicator and possess strong interpersonal skills You are a lifelong learner who loves to grow and stretch outside of your comfort zone, and are always looking to improve your skills If any of these sound like you, then we want to hear from you! We are committed to growing 1% better every day, and we believe working at Nutshell could quite possibly make your life 100% better!In This Role, You'll Get To... Lead the UX process and workflow, and work closely with a cross-functional team to build and ship designs. Produce high-quality creative solutions to complex problems based on research and goals. Create clear user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for user interfaces.Plan and lead design sessions to generate ideas or feedback. Work from and contribute to our existing design system and UI pattern library. Partner closely with UI developers on a day-to-day basis to create designs. Partner with UX researchers to write, facilitate, and analyze user research. Partner with UX writers to ensure all UI copy meets standardsAdvocate for the user in projects. Work at both a detailed design level and a strategic level to influence the product roadmap What You'll Get From Us! As a product team Nutshell's product team offers the opportunity to learn from a smart group of teammates who support and drive one another to succeed. Today, our product group comprises nine designers and engineers. Some have decades of experience, some are just out of college with their degree, and a few have entered this field as a second career.As a company Opportunities to learn and thrive in a friendly, growing SaaS business A commitment to an inclusive environment that supports our diverse team The sincerity and commitment of an established company: excellent health benefits, 401(k) matching, an experienced leadership team, and a profitable, growing financial positionThe opportunity to help thousands of small businesses each day Trust and autonomy to ensure you can be the best version of you Potential promotional path for Jr. UX Designer: UX Designer Associate UX Designer Associate Lead UX Designer Lead UX Designer Sr. UX Designer Compensation Negotiable based on work experiencePotential additional bonus may be offered for GPA's of 3.8+ or graduating with high honors