Associate - Designer

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters in interaction design, cognitive science, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), anthropology, psychology or equivalent experience

2+ years of proven experience as a UI/UX designer, showcasing a strong portfolio of relevant work.

• 2+ years of proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator).

• Solid understanding of user-centered design methodologies.

• Knowledge of responsive design principles for various platforms such as web, mobile and desktop.

• Experience with user research and usability testing.

• Familiarity with front and back-end development concepts and limitations to effectively communicate with developers

• Knowledge of WCAG guidelines and a stance on Accessibility.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Must be self-directed, deadline oriented and have experience working in a remote agile development environment.

Why work for Material?

In addition to fulfilling, high-impact work, company culture and benefits are integral to determining if a job is a right fit for you. Here’s a bit about who we are and highlights around what we offer.

Who We Are & What We Care About

• Material is a global company and we work with best-of-class brands worldwide. We also create and launch new brands and products, putting innovation and value creation at the center of our practice. Our clients are in the top of their class, across industry sectors from technology to retail, transportation, finance and healthcare.

• Material employees join a peer group of exceptionally talented colleagues across the company, the country, and even the world. We develop capabilities, craft and leading-edge market offerings across seven global practices including strategy and insights, design, data & analytics, technology and tracking. Our engagement management team makes it all hum for clients.

• We prize inclusion and interconnectedness. We amplify our impact through the people, perspectives, and expertise we engage in our work. Our commitment to deep human understanding combined with a science & systems approach uniquely equips us to bring a rich frame of reference to our work.

• A community focused on learning and making an impact. Material is an outcomes focused company. We create experiences that matter, create new value and make a difference in people's lives. We constantly learn on the go and have all that we need including a Linked In learning subscription and access to AI tools to make that happen.

What We Offer

• Professional Development and Mentorship.

• Hybrid work mode with remote friendly workplace. (6 times in a row Great Place To Work Certified).

• Health and Family Insurance.

• 40+ Leaves per year along with maternity & paternity leaves.

• Wellness, meditation and Counselling sessions.