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.
Keywords: Medium, San Mateo , Lead UI/UX, Other , San Mateo, California
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