This is a f/t, permanent role in New York City.

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated UI Art Director to contribute to our client’s in-house creative team designing and maintaining an elevated and stylish site experience. The Art Director – UI Design reports to the Senior UI Art Director. We are looking for a candidate with experience in UI Design, information design and architecture (UI / UX), a focus on usability with strong visual design & type skills, and an interest in fashion to help support the look and feel of the site. 

Essential Functions: 
• Partners with our UX, Site Production and Engineering teams to translate business strategy into creative solutions 
• Generates multiple comps for each project and conceptualizes and takes projects through to execution 
• Has a solid understanding of site functionality, architecture, intuitive user interfaces, and navigation 
• Understands responsive design and can think through UI for multiple devices 
• Operates with a solid grasp of the design aesthetic. Elevates and evolves the site aesthetic while supporting the overall brand direction 
• Attends meetings as design lead 
• Stays current with market trends to understand competitive landscape 
• Implements efficient workflows and processes 
• Develops design specs for production 
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality 

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience: 
• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Communication Design or Graphic Design 
• Minimum 6-7 years of Web / Internet / Digital design 
• Proven skills as a usability expert 
• Provide samples of impeccable web visual design sensibility 
• Complete fluency in current design software.
• Must have a solid understanding of designing intuitive interfaces 
• Team-oriented and have a collaborative approach to creative development 
• Must have demonstrated expertise in creating online marketing solutions, including e-commerce websites, shopping cart, banner ads, landing pages and email marketing 
• Experience in mobile and/or app design 
• Innovative design and typographic skills 
• Knowledge of fashion and retail 

Communication Skills: 
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills 

Reasoning Ability: 
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to adhere to deadlines 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently