VMGROUPE is a leading creative agency in New York, developing branding, content creation, digital storytelling, and performance marketing for high-profile and leading brands in the beauty, fine jewelry, fashion, fine food, wines & spirits, real estate, and the luxury lifestyle space. We deliver exceptional branding, memorable content, compelling storytelling, high conversion, and transformative growth. Elevating brands since 2006. We are seeking a creative UX/UI Designer with Front-End Development Skills to join our team.
Reporting to the Director of Creative Services, Creative Technologists, and the Principal Creative Director, we are seeking a talented UX/UI Designer with Front-End Development Skills to join our creative team and help craft exceptional digital experiences. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing user-centric interfaces that are as beautiful as they are functional. You will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life across web, mobile, and product platforms.
Responsibilities:
Design & User Experience
- Create intuitive wireframes, storyboards, site maps, and user flows
- Lead the full design process—from research and ideation to prototyping and evaluation
- Devise seamless, mobile-first user interactions and optimize for responsive design
- Build and maintain robust design systems
- Conduct user-acceptance testing and analyze feedback to inform improvements
Development & Maintenance
- Develop, update, and maintain websites across platforms like Shopify and WordPress
- Build new web pages and site sections, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines
- Assist with front-end and back-end testing and maintenance
- Support email development across client campaigns
- Integrate APIs and manage analytics/tracking implementations (Google Analytics, GTM, pixel tracking)
Collaboration & Innovation
- Participate in daily scrums and weekly resource meetings
- Manage workflow via platforms like Monday.com, Slack, and Jira
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance digital output
- Stay current on industry trends, bringing fresh, innovative ideas to client work
- Present work confidently to internal stakeholders and external partners, owning feedback and evolving solutions
Requirements:
3–6+ years of experience in UX/UI design and front-end development.
· Strong portfolio showcasing responsive web design, interactive prototypes, and live sites.
· Proficient in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
· Experienced with Shopify, WordPress, and email marketing platforms.
· Familiarity with analytics and tracking implementation (Google Analytics, GTM, pixels) is a plus.
· Highly proactive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative with a digital-first mindset.
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
· Strong planning, analytical, and decision-making skills.
· Able to work autonomously, manage priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
· Excellent critical-thinking skills.
· Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and anticipate workload while proactively updating senior managers.
· Collaborative, thoughtful, and professional approach to team relationships and client interactions.
· A discerning eye for design and subtle animation.
· Positive, can-do attitude with a friendly, helpful, and creative spirit—ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute wherever needed.
Location: NYC Hybrid – Remote/In-Office (Recommend in-office for real growth)
Starts: 03/31/25 or earlier
Status: Miscellaneous Independent Contractor, Freelance (Benefits offered: 33 days of PTO/year)
Rate: $6,000/Mo. (Fixed retainer) $72,000 Annual
Start Date 03/31/25 or earlier.
