The Company
Blitsy is a Chicago-based e-commerce company making it easier to buy arts and crafts supplies online. Recently acquired by A.C. Moore, an east coast specialty arts and crafts retailer with over 135 brick and mortar locations, we are growing our team and looking for teammates who are up to the challenge of building and maintaining e-commerce applications that support multiple online properties.
The Position
We are looking for a talented UX/UI Engineer to assist in the development of in-house and customer facing products. The UX/UI Engineer will be equally focused on research, design, and development; This Engineer will be responsible for user research, creating design solutions, and aid in coding finished products.
Responsibilities
Create beautiful and impactful designs that improve product usability
Help to innovate/streamline existing products and help to establish new product offerings
Provide feedback on final implementations to ensure quality standards
Plan and conduct user research to establish a brand culture through product design
Contribute to a well-organized and efficient workflow
Qualifications
Solid grasp of User-Centered Design (UCD)
Fluent in Adobe XD, Photoshop, Sketch, and/or other UX/UI design tools
Experience creating high-fidelity mockups & Interactive Prototypes
Capability to implement HTML/CSS/Javascript preferred (Angular/React a plus)
Willingness to experiment and challenge the team to be more innovative
Fun to work with; sense of humor appreciated
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Insurance
- Casual dress, "come as you are" office environment
- Growth potential with a strong, exciting organization