Lead UI/UX

Company: Medium
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Who We AreAt Verkada, we're building the operating system for the physical world.We started in 2016 with video security cameras and an intuitive cloud-based platform, and in just six years, we've expanded to include five additional product lines (access control, environmental sensors and alarms, as well as visitor and mailroom management) that help enterprises to protect and manage their people and assets.Today more than 14,000 organizations across 63 countries worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. We are valued at $3.2 billion, with $360 million raised in venture capital from investors including Linse Capital, MSD Partners, L.P., Felicis Ventures, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, and First Round Capital.This is just the beginning. The need for businesses to secure and manage their people and physical assets with scale and speed is mission-critical and continues to increase. Our teams are energized by the complex challenges we work on and the platform we are building to make the schools, hospitals, businesses and communities that we live and work in safer.Overview: As we continue to publish our story and highlight the unique benefits of our products to our customers, Verkada's Web team is looking for a web designer to strengthen our digital presence. We are looking for a specialist with expertise in the unique challenges of designing performant, accessible and scalable websites that showcase the simplicity and elegance of our entire product portfolio.As a Lead UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for helping design the overall layout and aesthetic for the Verkada website and microsite. You will work cross-functionally with key stakeholders across Marketing, Brand and Design to conceptualize original website design ideas to running tests to preview layouts and website features.Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Verkada corporate website and all microsites.
• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and product marketing managers in a highly agile development environment with quick ideation and prototyping.
• Create mock-ups of the site for stakeholder approval.
• Design pixel perfect designs for mobile and other devices.Qualifications
  • 6+ years of expert level experience in mobile-first web UI/UX.
  • Proficient in building responsive websites.
  • Attention to detail and a good sense of micro-animations.
  • Able to suggest UX best practices and fully understand the user flow on the web.
  • Proficient in Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop and Illustrator).
  • Good understanding of creating and/or following a grid system and design guideline.
  • Able to conceptualize original website design ideas that bring simplicity and efficiency to complex problems.
  • Worked previously with in-house design and development teams.
  • Can express ideas to both technical and non-technical individuals.
  • Comfortable in a high-growth startup, can balance many simultaneous projects, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience working with design systems.
  • Experience in creating brand guidelines.$100,000 - $235,000 a yearAt Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. For this role, Verkada estimates a starting annual base salary will fall in the range of approximately $100,000 - 235,000. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting annual base salary may be above or below this range. Annual base salary is also just one component of Verkada's total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).US Employee BenefitsVerkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and well-being of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiums- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage- Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options- Expanded mental health support- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time- Professional development stipend- Wellness/fitness benefits- Healthy lunches and dinners provided dailyVerkada Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an equal-opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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