Silk & Snow
UX/UI Designer - 18-months contract
Silk & SnowCanada23 hours ago
Full-timeOther
At Silk & Snow, we create products that turn your house into a home. We help bring affordable luxury to our customers every day by providing them with meticulously crafted and manufactured sleep products that elevate your personal sanctuaries and give you the rest you deserve.

We make every decision by following three principles. We always use better materials, ensure that every product is thoughtfully manufactured, and above all, ensure transparency in everything we do. We’re proud of our products, and we want to give our customers the confidence to know that they are purchasing better products for their family, their home and the planet.

Description D'emploi

We are a small and highly collaborative team, looking to add a passionate and details oriented UX/UI Designer to join the Silk & Snow team. You’ll play a key role in helping to shape the brand strategy and build out the brand vision. You are team oriented, versatile, collaborative, and eager to take on the different challenges that come with working for an energetic start-up.

Portfolio is required – please add it to your application (link or PDF)

The Role

  • Work in a highly-ambiguous and rapidly-changing environment, where you'll need a willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary
  • Design conceptual diagrams, wireframes, information architecture, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and interaction specifications for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • Develop and maintain detailed user-interface specifications and design patterns that scale for your team and influence other designers
  • Proactively research to understand your user’s demographic and behavior
  • Follow brand styling to ensure it is consistently applied across brand experience
  • Collaborate with content, design, and product team members and other stakeholders
  • Perform testing to ensure features are implemented as intended

About You

  • Bachelor's Degree in Design or related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience working in a UX/UI Design role (ecommerce preferred)
  • Background in design, preferably in consumer brand or marketing/creative agency
  • Must have a portfolio with UI/UX examples, preferably in retail or eCommerce
  • Expert knowledge in design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the latest interaction design patterns and trends
  • Be a strong visual storyteller with a clear eye for imagery that supports brand identity
  • Be very detail oriented: the smallest of details will not escape your eye and you have unmatched attention to detail
  • Have strong creative instincts and an eye for color and pattern
  • You love working in a small team environment where you are given a lot of responsibilities and the opportunity to dictate how broad your role can be

Additional Information

Why our team members enjoy working at Silk & Snow:

  • We prioritize diversity and inclusivity in our company culture
  • Growth opportunities with an emphasis on hiring from within
  • You will be exposed to a streamlined training process and receive guidance and support that will set you up for success during and after training
  • You can access our LifeSpeak learning platform with lots of free courses taught by experts to support your personal and professional development
  • We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision. Additionally, we offer paid time off
  • Employee discount on all products and a free mattress and bedding set offered upon completion of the probationary period
  • Make a meaningful impact on our customers' sleep habits, contributing to their overall well-being
  • We foster a healthy work-life balance with our company's supportive environment
  • This is not just a job but a CAREER with potential opportunities for growth and advancement

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