UX/UI Designer

Vantaca is the leading community management system, made for Association Management Companies and used by community managers, accountants, boards, and homeowners. We are growing beyond our wildest expectations. The mobile-friendly, industry-leading software reduces costs, streamlines management workflows, increases back-office productivity, and provides full banking integration. With a nationwide presence, Vantaca was founded in and remains headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

The goal is simple, make lives easier, and in doing so, protect and preserve the immense value of our communities across the globe. We are driven by this ambition to engage and empower both clients and homeowners in a way that has never been done before. If this sounds like a mission you are ready to join, then this role is for you.

Overview

We are looking for an inventive mid-level UX/UI designer, with a passion for creating efficient and effective web and native apps for client success, seeking a remote position in a product design and UX/UI career path.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in agile teams, with developers, and UX designers. You will be able to make deliberate design decisions and translate any given user-experience journey into a smooth and intuitive interaction. We're not looking for graphic designers for this position.

We are looking for an experienced and talented UI designer to design and shape unique, user-centric products and experiences. You will be able to make deliberate design decisions and to translate any given user-experience journey into a smooth and intuitive interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and QA team members in an Empowered Team approach.
• Design intuitive product experiences that are formulated through user-driven discovery and validation.
• Create, improve and use wireframes, prototypes, style guides, user flows, and effectively communicate your interaction ideas using any of these methods.
• Present and defend your design decisions. All your design decisions should be based on the overall design roadmap as well as your own design thinking and fundamental principles (i.e. color theory, typography, whitespace, visual weight, etc.)
• Continually keep yourself and your design team updated with the latest changes in the UX discipline.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in designing digital and mobile projects
• At least 2 years of experience as a UX Designer in areas such as customer strategy, user research, information architecture, customer experience design, product design or other similar areas.
• At least 2 years of experience in leading small/medium-sized projects, including the ability to navigate scope, work with large teams and present ideas to clients
• Thorough knowledge of user-centered design principles and traditional design principles, with expertise in how to apply them within a visual design system.
• Hands-on experience creating wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, etc.
• Experience using tools such as Figma, AdobeXD, Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, InVision, UXPin, Quartz.
• Creative ideas with problem solving mindset.
• Experience working in an agile/scrum development process.
• Strong portfolio to be presented and defended during interview

Preferred If You Have…

• Experience using Design Libraries
• Data visualization skills
• Actively engaged in the UX community and in tune with the latest developments in the industry
• Degree or Bootcamp in User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors,
• Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science
• Ability to define product requirements based on user and stakeholder research
• High level of proficiency using Figma for producing

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Named on Inc 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies (2021 and 2022).
• Named a Inc 5000 Vet 100 Private company multiple years in a row.
• 2021 Winner of Costal Entrepreneur Award.
• Our eNPS is +82! (Google it, that is sweet)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision kick in day one.
• 401K with Company Match.
• Remote Flexible - come to the office when needed.
• Unlimited PTO (Required to take minimum time per year).

How we work and Where We Call Home

We trust our employees to work and execute at a high level. We have core working hours typically 10am-3pm ET, but know life comes up and flexibility is needed. Core working hours are always agreed upon with your Direct Supervisor. We work hard and make sure everyone knows the why behind the work they are doing and how it is driving Vantaca and our Clients for success.

The Wilmington area really has something for everyone. Historic Downtown Wilmington runs along the Cape Fear River and offers dozens of shops, restaurants, and live entertainment opportunities. If you want to spend some time outdoors, get some sun or go surfing or fishing, you can pick a spot along one of our beautiful beaches. All throughout the city and surrounding areas, you'll find great shopping, eateries, local breweries, and much more. Whether you're looking for country, city, or beach life - you can find it in Wilmington.