Overview
We’re leading the way in redefining the workwear category. Our mission is to engineer better boots and apparel for our country’s tradesmen and women by working directly with real workers to learn what they actually need to execute their jobs. The BRUNT team is devoted to improving on the old workwear standards and creating a community that tradesmen and women can call their own. From weekly hangouts at the BRUNT Garage to events across the country, we’re about getting boots on the ground and building something real with the BRUNT crew.
What You’ll Do:
BRUNT is seeking a customer-obsessed Senior UX Designer. The Senior UX Designer will need to hit the ground running to establish our in‑house design system and shape the future of BRUNT DTC experiences. You’ll create intuitive user interfaces based on customer insights, market research and site data, and will continuously test, innovate and iterate to ensure a best-in-class, customer-centric experience for BRUNT’s website. This role reports to the Senior Director of Digital Product and manages one direct report. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product management, engineering, marketing and creative teams. All candidates are required to provide an online portfolio as part of the application process.
How You’ll Do It:
- Own necessary design systems for the BRUNT DTC site by creating design assets such as UI elements and digital style guides with the BRUNT Brand and Creative Team.
- Collaborate on the digital strategy for individual projects to align with the greater digital product strategy and business objectives.
- Help establish and reinforce consistent interaction design patterns across platforms and touch‑points.
- Own process and execution for UX research including usability testing and benchmarking.
UX & Digital Design
- Design and deliver wireframes, sitemaps, and prototypes optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces based on research-driven user requirements.
- Identify design problems; conceive new features and strategic solutions.
- Provide a range of viable design solutions, capturing states, edge-cases, “unhappy paths” and path logic for product and engineering teams.
- Develop innovative design solutions to address usability issues and user needs that balance business goals, revenue targets, and KPIs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communicate design goals and specifications to the engineering team; improve the hand-off process to maintain a pixel-perfect design standard.
- Collaborate with marketing and product management on A/B testing and CRO to drive key website KPIs.
- Advocate for intuitive, user-centered experiences and brand-informed design solutions.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 5+ years of experience in user-centered design across digital platforms (desktop, tablet, mobile).
- Demonstrated understanding of digital systems design, responsive design, web standards and best practices.
- Experience creating and managing digital design systems, web style guides, digital brand books, and high fidelity prototypes.
- Experience with Figma and other design platforms.
- Interest in collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams (brand, marketing, development) in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong visual style and understanding of typography, layout, color, usability and information architecture.
- Effective communication skills with a clear point of view about your designs.
- Knowledge of current digital technologies and interactive capabilities across devices as they relate to usability principles and techniques.
- Organized and detail-oriented; ability to think holistically from an omnichannel perspective.
- Capable of constructive collaboration with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
- Ability to self-motivate, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Why BRUNT?
At BRUNT, people come first. That’s why we support the whole employee.
This is how we do it:
- Competitive compensation
- Equity
- 401k and retirement plan assistance
- Dental and Vision 100% covered by BRUNT
- Paid parental leave
Professional Development
- Clear and transparent performance management process
- Understanding how you can level up at BRUNT
Culture and Community
- All-Hands meetings twice a year for the entire team to connect
- Flexible and collaborative work environment
- Thursdays social events with co-workers and community members
No matter what experience you have within our industry we encourage you to apply. BRUNT believes that a strong crew is assembled with people from different backgrounds and we look for individuals who thrive on challenges and are passionate about our brand.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
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