UX/UI Designer with Front-End Development Skills

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.