Ux Designer

About Us:

“Good design elevates everything.” —Joanne Wilson, founder of Gotham

Gotham is a first-of-its-kind legal cannabis concept store committed to curating products, art, and experiences that reflect New York’s rich history and influence. Founded, owned, and operated by a woman, Gotham is dedicated to community building with an unwavering commitment to social justice. Through our partnership with STRIVE New York, Gotham’s profits support re-entry and job training programs for justice-impacted New Yorkers. Gotham is a premier dispensary operating and elevating the greatest city in the world.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and creative UX Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing seamless, user-centered digital experiences that meet both user needs and business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, Developers, and other designers to create intuitive interfaces and engaging user journeys.

UX (or product design) is responsible for the usability of the product and are accountable for the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

User Research:

• Conduct user research and usability studies to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points. Gather qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions.
• Ensures accessibility of design

Wireframing & Prototyping:

• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to visualize design concepts and interactions. Create user flows and journey maps to guide the design process.
• Develops user flows and wireframes
• Develops and executes product content strategy

Interaction Design:

• Design intuitive and responsive interfaces that enhance user experience.
• Focus on usability, accessibility, and overall user satisfaction.
• Responsible for the website information architecture

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, present design solutions, and ensure designs are feasible and align with business objectives.

Creative Design:

• Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system and web style guide.
• Ensure all design elements adhere to established guidelines and best practices.
• Creates prototypes that illustrate product vision and user experience

Feedback & Iteration:

• Incorporate feedback from user testing and stakeholder reviews to refine and improve designs. Iterate on designs based on user insights and evolving project requirements.

Documentation:

• Document design processes, user flows, and design decisions. Create detailed specifications for handoff to development teams.

Qualifications:

• Years of experience: 3–5 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions and case studies.
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in User Experience Design, Graphic Design, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience can substitute for a degree.
• Certifications: Certifications in UX design tools or methodologies (i.e. Google UX Design Certificate), Well-versed or certified in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $112,308.00 - $122,899.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10014