Senior UI Designer (Contract) - Manila, PH
* Contract
Balsam Brands is a global eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Our flagship brand is Balsam Hill, the world’s leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have an impact in a people-first company that values relationship-building, authenticity, and doing the right thing.
At Balsam International, our Philippine Regional Operating Headquarters, we think of our people-first culture as more than just a tagline. It's the heart of our company, being recognized as one of the Philippine’s Best Work Places by the prestigious Great Place To Work organization.
The Senior UI Designer (Contract) reports directly to the Senior Interactive Art Director and works closely with the Product, Tech, and eCommerce teams to enhance website visuals and interactivity, ensuring digital platforms effectively communicate brand identity and product offerings to shoppers.
What you'll be doing:
Design Production
* Develop a deep understanding of the brand, products, and users to create high-quality designs aligned with brand guidelines.
* Design icons and graphic assets for use across multiple digital channels.
* Generate and refine visual concepts through brainstorming, sketching, and mock-ups to meet design requirements.
* Deliver final UI designs with detailed specifications for developers.
Design Iteration and Collaboration
* Partner with Product Managers & eCommerce teams to hypothesize, test, and measure success of the product.
* Translate your hypothesis into concepts and requirements, delivering user flows, customer journey, wireframes, comps, and prototypes.
* Collaborate with UX Researchers to support testing and iterations of design solutions.
User-Centered Approach and Consistency
* Maintain and refine style guides and pattern libraries while ensuring consistent implementation across all designs.
* Analyze customer goals, business requirements, and technical constraints to align designs with project parameters.
* Champion design principles, user needs, and accessibility best practices.
* Manage multiple priorities and projects under tight deadlines.
What you bring to the table:
* Undergraduate degree in Web/Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
* 6 years of relevant experience in UI or UX design.
* An online portfolio (specifying your individual contributions).
* Proficient in Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
* A user-centric approach to design with a passion for typography, color, and grid layouts.
* Competency with HTML and CSS.
* Ability to articulate design decisions and accept creative feedback.
Location: This position is a work-from-home role for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.
Our must-haves:
* Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
* Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
* Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed.
Duration: This post will run for three (3) months only.
Status: This is a contractual position with no benefits included.
Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop will not be provided.
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