DescriptionJob Title: Shopify UI Designer
Location: Remote
Working Hours: 7am-5pm CST
Job Type: Full-time
Company Overview:
A B2B distributor specializing in commercial HVAC and industrial supplies, particularly hydronic, steam, and plumbing systems. The company offers a wide range of products including industrial pumps, gas control valves, and related equipment. It emphasizes strong customer service by providing trusted brands, expert sales support, and timely delivery to help clients run efficient, cost-effective operations.
Job Overview:
They are seeking a UI Designer experienced in the Shopify ecosystem to help create exceptional digital experiences. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled designer who is passionate about building unforgettable user experiences. They thrive at deeply understanding customersβ problems and transforming them into digital solutions. They think in design systems and live in the details.Β
Key Responsibilities:
- Wireframing & Prototyping:
- Create low-fidelity mockups and wireframes to rapidly test concepts and gather feedback.
- Develop high-fidelity prototypes and polished designs using Figma or similar tools.
- Graphic & Visual Design:
- Conceptualize and produce stunning, on-brand visual elementsβiconography, typography, color palettes, and layouts.
- Maintain and evolve design systems, style guides, and pattern libraries for consistent user experiences.
- Front-End Implementation:
- Translate finished designs into clean, maintainable HTML/CSS, ensuring pixel-perfect implementation.
- Integrate front-end code with our Shopify theme.
- Product & Business Alignment:
- Transform business goals and customer needs into design solutions that drive results.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to validate designs and inform product decisions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with our engineering team to ensure cohesive design and development workflows.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with design trends, emerging tools, and front-end best practices to maintain a cutting-edge user experience.
- Be receptive to feedback during design reviews and maintain a strong design culture across the organization.
Requirements - Proven UI/UX Design Expertise:
- Demonstrated experience in graphic design, interaction design, and user interface creation, backed by an impressive portfolio.
- Mastery of Figma (preferred) or similar design software for both low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and interaction patterns.
- Front-End Proficiency:
- Expert knowledge of HTML and CSS, including accessibility standards and responsive/mobile-first design.
- Solid understanding of Shopify's capabilities, limitations, theme structure, and liquid templating language.
- Ability to collaborate with developers to ensure designs translate accurately and perform well.
- Product & Business Acumen:
- Track record of understanding business requirements and user pain points, translating them into impactful design solutions.
- Experience working closely with product owners or managers to prioritize features and improvements.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and value to non-designers.
- Comfortable giving and receiving design feedback in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of UI/UX design for web applications, with at least 1 year focused on Shopify design.
- Education: Bachelorβs degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
- Attitude: A passionate, detail-oriented, creative who thrives on understanding and solving customer problems through beautiful interfaces that shape unforgettable experiences.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks (Vue and/or React).
- Experience designing for B2B platforms or complex user workflows.
- Experience creating or working with established design systems.