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Elkanodata over 2 years ago
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Do you want to change the world through digital design by working on socially impactful and meaningful projects?

Would you like to work on award-winning projects for International Organizations around relevant topics such as Gender Equality, Childbirth, or LGBTIQ+ rights?

If your answer is yes, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

OUR OPPORTUNITY:

We’re in search of an experienced, quality-oriented Lead UX/UI Designer with high attention to detail, to design digital projects and impactful user experiences for social causes, relevant topics and stories that matter.

You’ll work on both award-winning projects and day-to-day client needs

As our new Lead UX/UI Designer, you’ll work alongside our other in-house Designers, Front-End Developers and Project Managers to lead our agency to higher heights and deeper depths.

You’ll work closely with designers/creatives to develop top-quality interactive and digital experiences and tools, whilst coordinating with Project Managers to deliver projects on time and according to client's expectations, standards and timings.

In addition to this, you’ll work on multiple projects simultaneously from initial briefing through to successful completion, you’ll do this independently whilst at times collaborating with other members of the team.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

We’d love to hear from you if you have exposure and 4+ years of experience as a UX/UI Designer in an agency environment, and a strong portfolio that includes high quality and award-winning interactive projects.

In addition to this, you’ll ideally have experience in the following technologies:

  • An in-depth and proven career within UX/UI design space, within a digital agency developing top quality digital experiences. (only candidates with a strong portfolio and a proven record will be considered);
  • Expert knowledge in Figma;
  • Experience in creating Design Systems, wireframes, following an established Art Direction to implement screens;
  • Solid experience in collaborative projects with other designers and developers;
  • The ability to balance creativity and production workload, under pressure with concurrent and conflicting deadlines;
  • Strategic thinking, you'll be able to identify industry trends and opportunities and shape the direction of projects.
  • Multicultural background and excellent communication skills in English.

BONUS POINTS:

  • You have experience working with Sketch, Photoshop and/or Illustrator;
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and animation (After Effects, Zeplin etc.);
  • You have worked as a freelance or ran/started a small studio before;
  • You have experience in data visualization/information design projects;
  • Have a special interest in social causes and purposeful projects.

ABOUT US:

At Elkanodata, we transform complex information and data, into insightful, innovative and attractive user experiences.

Our clients are international organizations and thought leaders that are based in the United States and Europe, including, The World Economic Forum, The World Bank, The European Union and the United Nations; specifically based in New York, Washington D.C and Geneva.

We identify as an Information Design Agency, that’s able to support our client groups across the digital spectrum – Landing pages, websites, product launches and motion graphics to raise awareness and drive social change through top quality, award-winning digital experiences.

We have an amazing and talented workforce that consists of Digital Designers, Art Directors, Front End Developers and Digital Project Managers to lead us to excellence.

OUR MISSION

We aim to use Information Design as a tool for social change, redefining the way people engage with relevant causes, and helping International Organizations make the most out of their information and data. We strive to build a better informed and more inclusive society.

WHY JOIN ELKANODATA?

Besides our clear and defined purpose, mission and values to change the world through digital design, Elkanodata’s core focus is to build, develop and create a motivating, inspirational and inclusive employee experience for you.

Although the position can be fully remote, our office is based in the heart of Barcelona, close to some of the best restaurants (vegan/Veggie-friendly), bars, clubs and gyms Barcelona has to offer. You're a stone throw away from some of the major sites, and can easily access public transportation if need be. We've created a hub for creatives, with a multicultural team, you'll have the opportunity to knowledge share, create bonding working relationships, and be around people that share the same passion for design as you do - We're up and coming, you'll have the chance to make your mark on a growing international agency that's core focus is to work on social and relevant causes throughout the world.

“Elkanodata is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Elkanodata to give equal opportunities in employment and career development regardless of sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, race, age, political view, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity and paternity, religion or ethnic origin, whether you refer to yourself as a UX or UI designer, if you like Rum Rasin ice cream, and or if you are an Android or iPhone/Apple user etc."