Senior UI/UX Designer

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• Briefly introduce yourself
• Tell us what you're passionate about
• Share a career highlight that you're proud of

About Root 

Root is a communication and productivity software platform that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the world’s online communities. The Root platform is extensible, allowing third-party developers to create custom experiences with front- and back-end integrations. Our goal is to empower all the world’s communities with technology. 

Root is creating an open and collaborative environment built on a culture of exceptional design and engineering. We deliver user experiences that are intuitive, attractive, and accessible to everyone. We’re an early stage, funded startup working towards our v1 product. 

About the role 

We are expanding our team and are seeking a highly skilled UI / UX Designer to play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our product and our brand. This role is a combination of UI / UX design and graphic design. You will be responsible for defining and evolving the user experience and design language across Root’s client applications and websites. 

Responsibilities 

You’ll design the user interface and user flow in our client applications and do graphic design as needed

• Design responsive UIs for Root’s customer-facing desktop, mobile and web applications 
• Create a design system to be used by external developers to support an app store 
• Create graphics for corporate branding, developer portal, and documentation 

What does success look like? 

Users love the Root client applications that you design

• Your UI/UX experiences are intuitive, usable, and accessible; users rarely need the docs 
• Your design system is easy to follow; third-party developers find it useful and flexible 
• Your graphics are clear and effective; users recognize the Root brand in all your work 

Qualifications 

Five+ years of demonstrated experience as a UI/UX designer for both mobile and desktop applications

• Designed high volume, consumer-facing applications 
• Expertise in responsive design and UI/UX best practices 
• Experience designing cross-platform applications 
• Proven experience as a graphic designer with a strong portfolio 

UI/UX skills 

• Responsive UI design across mobile, desktop, and web 
• Multi-page UI with best-practice navigation 
• Accessible design 
• Multi-region localization 

Graphic design skills 

• UI/UX mock-ups and wireframes 
• Graphic design tools such as Figma 
• Iconography, typography, and color theory 
• Conceptual diagrams to support documentation 

General skills 

• Analytical skills to define a problem, identify solutions, and recommend a course of action 
• Communication skills to educate others on how your projects are designed, implemented, and maintained 
• Project management skills to keep stakeholders informed and deliver to a timeline 

Beneficial skills 

• Experience with audio and/or video streaming design 
• Design for branding and marketing 

Location 

• Los Angeles – in office at least 3 days week 
• USA applicants only 

Root is proud to foster a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe that every member of the team enhances that culture by exposing us to a broader view and understanding of the world. We are committed to treating everyone with equality and respect, regardless of their age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical ability, race, ethnicity, religion, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic status. 

To apply for this position, please send your resume and statement of interest to jobs@rootapp.com.