Sr. Digital Designer – UX/UI

As a part of the award-winning JFW Creative Team, the Sr. Digital Designer UX/UI is an enthusiastic visual creator and storyteller who enjoys a range of design work and creative projects. This role will lead and partner with cross-functional teams from Brand, Digital Marketing, DTC, Creative and Web Services to craft engaging and user-centric digital experiences between our wineries and our audience across digital and social media platforms. The ideal candidate has a natural eye for design and composition, as well as experience in UX design best practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Elevates our wineries by concepting and designing compelling, inspiring work that is insightful and culturally relevant.
• Work with project partners to understand detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet user needs and project the business’ vision.
• Develop variety of design solutions to be used across web, digital, email and social media activations, including but not limited to websites, email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.
• Understand how design and art direction may be nuanced from platform to platform to create the best experience while staying up to date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools, and applications.
• Lead the design of custom websites from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality, user-centric designs that meet Brand team objectives.
• Lead the collaboration between Brand, project managers, and development teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish timelines for website projects.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to visualize website layouts and user interactions, incorporating feedback and iterating designs as needed.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, and incorporate best practices into website designs to enhance user experience and functionality.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimize website designs for better engagement and conversion.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of creativity and innovation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A digital design expert – graphic design specifically for digital and social media is your thing.
• Must have at least 7+ years in a digital design role, as part of an in-house creative team or on a creative/marketing/agency team.
• Expert knowledge of design principles and a mastery in Figma, as well as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, etc.].
• Bonus if familiar with motion design tools such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Animate, Motion 4.
• A strong portfolio showcasing brand experience across a range of digital mediums, with excellence in layout, typography, and graphics.
• High attention to pixel-perfect detail.
• A creative mind that is willing to stay current with changes + ability to adapt quickly to advancements in new technology and evolving platform requirements.
• Can multi-task, prioritize and successfully meet several deadlines and staying empowered to own your creative process, time keeping, and deliverables.
• Comfortable and experience with working in an Agile environment.
• Understanding of cross-browser capability issues, mobile, web and accessibility standards.
• Understanding of usability testing and analysis.
• Strong communication skills, and confidence presenting ideas, concepts, and projects.
• Collaborative spirit with a positive, forward-thinking attitude and ability to roll up your sleeves.
• Bonus if you understand the wine industry: how wine is made, marketed, and sold.

We are only able to hire candidates that reside in the following states: CA, OR, NJ, TX or WA.

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Accrual for Vacation, Health & Wellness and 12 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time – 16 hours per year
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
• Wine discounts!