About the Role:
We are seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to create modern, user-centric web and mobile applications for Deed. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of conversion-oriented design, intuitive user flows, and investor trust-building UI patterns.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver seamless web and mobile user experiences.
Create wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
Translate product requirements into functional and appealing features.
Ensure design consistency and contribute to a scalable design system.
Conduct UX research, user testing, and gather feedback to inform design.
Optimize UI for performance, responsiveness, and accessibility.
Understand platform-specific design patterns (iOS, Android, Web) and investor behavior in fintech/crowdfunding.
Requirements:
Experience: 5+ years of proven UI/UX design, preferably in fintech, crowdfunding, or real estate.
Tools: Advanced proficiency in Figma (preferred), Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision, etc.
Frameworks/Systems: Experience with responsive systems, mobile-first design, and building/working with design systems.
Research: Ability to conduct and interpret user research, usability testing, and translate findings into designs.
Required Skills:
Strong understanding of design principles, visual hierarchy, UX writing, accessibility, and investor journey design.
Experience with agile product teams (Jira, Clickup).
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proactive and able to work independently under tight timelines.
Experience with digital payments, wallets, identity/KYC flows, or regulatory compliance UX.
Knowledge of HTML/CSS.
Understanding of analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, Hotjar).
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