Associate User Experience Designer - eCommerce

Job Description

Title: Associate UX Designer (Junior Level)

Type: Full Time Position

Base: DOE

Hours: 8am to 5pm

UX Designer Core Responsibilities include:

Ensures the work produced is intuitive, functional, intelligent and visually appealing

Have a creative approach to problem solving

Develops simple and elegant design approaches to complex stories, user interfaces and problems

Can interpret complex concepts into simple and sophisticated user experiences

Creates conceptual look and feel options and documents interactions into clear requirements for development

Works closely with the development team to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly

Job brief

We are looking for an Associate UX Designer to create experiences that make our clients websites more user-friendly and intuitive to attract and retain customers. You will combine interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience, adoption and conversions.

In this role, you should be an analytical and creative designer who is able to grasp user needs and solve problems. A strong portfolio of successful UX and design projects is essential.

If you have a refined visual aesthetic, strong communication skills, a can do attitude, and are looking for a high-energy environment that celebrates design thinking and the customer experience — consider joining our team!

Core Responsibilities:

Assist Lead UX Designers in executing user-centered design solutions

Support the development of intuitive, functional, and visually appealing digital experiences

Translate wireframes and user flows into production-ready assets

Ensure consistency in design systems and UI components

Create and refine user interface elements, layouts, and interactions based on provided guidelines

Collaborate closely with developers to ensure design fidelity during implementation

Maintain awareness of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UX/UI design

Job Brief:

We are looking for a Junior UX Designer / Associate UX Designer to assist in creating exceptional user experiences for our eCommerce clients. In this role, you will support Lead UX Designers and play a crucial role in production work, including wireframing, prototyping, and UI asset creation. Your work will directly contribute to optimizing user experiences and improving conversion rates across various digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has a strong visual design sense, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of UX principles. If you have a passion for design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy problem-solving through thoughtful user interactions, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Assist in the production of wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes

Support UX research efforts

Collaborate with Lead UX Designers, Developers, and Project Managers to bring ideas to life

Create and maintain UI component libraries and style guides

Document user interactions and design decisions for development handoff

Ensure accessibility and usability best practices are followed in designs

Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions to contribute design concepts

Adapt and iterate designs based on stakeholder and user feedback

Requirements:

0-2 years experience or training in UX/UI design, interaction design, or related field

Willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced agency environment

Familiarity with Figma

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS (knowledge of JavaScript is a plus)

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow design guidelines

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Passion for eCommerce and optimizing user experiences for online shoppers

Exposure to eCommerce platforms like Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce

Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively

Benefits:

We're committed to maintaining a motivated, positive work environment with people who share, demonstrate and live our core values. Take pride in working for a company that lives its core values, defines and pursues its vision and mission/purpose, and continually provides tangible value and benefit to its employees and our clients. Our benefits include:

Employee medical coverage

Vision

Prescription plan

401K

Vacation and sick time

Flex Fridays

Additional Perks Include:

Bottomless coffee

Ping Pong

Company lunches and outings

Snacks and beverages

Open office space environment

Career developmentCompany Description

Forix is 100-plus person digital agency in Beaverton that specializes in e-commerce website development and support. Forix has quickly become a frontrunner in providing custom commerce solutions and has been identified as one of the top eCommerce agencies nationwide.

Full-time