Canada / US – Remote

We’re looking for a senior brand and web designer to help lead our design projects. You would consider yourself a multi-disciplinary designer who is passionate and knowledgeable about ecommerce. You are acutely aware of client and business needs, and can recommend solutions to clients and stakeholders. We are a full service studio, so we're looking for strategic thinkers with versatile design chops at every stage, from project inquiry to visual design to implementation.

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Responsibilities

• Guide the design process – dig into requirements from stakeholders, lead the design process and prep it for development.
• Drive key client presentations and discussions of your work.
• Respectfully decline the status quo and push clients and colleagues outside their comfort zone when appropriate.
• Work with our Operations Lead and Solutions Team to define project requirements + scope.
• Help promote an inspiring and inclusive environment alongside the rest of the team.

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Must-Have Shortlist

• 5(ish) years of design experience in e-commerce or with direct-to-consumer brands.
• Demonstrated mastery of UI/UX principles, best practices and common design tools (we use Figma). Bonus points for interaction and/or prototyping design skills.
• A natural inclination to take the lead and help everyone arrive at a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of the work.
• Fluent in translating stakeholder goals, user research and requirements into an exceptional design experience.
• Be comfortable pressure-testing work for unique edge cases; ensure the T's are crossed and the I's are dotted so that there are fewer unknowns in the development process.
• Well-versed in staying ahead of desktop and mobile best practices, developments and trends in web, mobile and iOS design.

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Nice-To-Have Shortlist

• Experience working with Shopify and Webflow.
• Branding and graphic design experience.
• Comfortable with some ambiguity and client briefs that sometimes lead to more questions than answers; we expect a willingness to try things out even when things may be a bit murkier than would be ideal.
• Motivated by feedback and the opportunity to improve in your role and shape the company's culture overall.
• Possess a spark of entrepreneurial spirit – most of our clients are startups, so big ideas and a scrappy attitude will get you far.

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Why Work With Shopwell

• We believe in a remote-first work culture, and encourage people to live wherever their heart desires.
• You'll get 2 weeks off per year around the holidays; 2 additional weeks off to use at your discretion. Unlike murky "unlimited time off" policies that no one quite understands, we believe in providing ample time to rest, relax and recharge.
• We work with inspiring brands with big ideas about the future of retail and commerce.
• This is a remote gig (open to anyone in Canada / US); salary is dependent upon experience and market.

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‍Please send your application including cover letter and portfolio to sarah@shopwelldesign.com

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