Senior UI Designer

Founded in 1999

The Senior Level UI Designer will be developing interfaces for various mobile and wearable platforms. The candidate should have visual design experience with iOS and Android mobile/wearable devices and expertise with the Google and iOS guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES * Create breakthrough UI designs that speak to consumers and communicate “WOW” for the Dexcom brand * Heighten Dexcom’s overall understanding of mobile and wearable interfaces by providing guidance on best practices, trends and innovations * Develop wireframes, and interactive prototypes in Axure, Balsamic, proto.io, or similar * Direct/guide outside design firms * Act as a user experience evangelist within diversely skilled project teams and a catalyst for positive change * Continuously demonstrate mastery in the formal elements of design: color, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, typography, emphasis, and unity * Create pixel perfect UI elements: illustrations, icons, photos and production of meticulous visual design comps * Create and manage visual design documentation, style guides, and specifications * Help users understand the significance of data by placing it in a visual context * Collaborate closely with development engineers to make sure designs are implemented as intended * Guide others to make visual design decisions for mobile and wearable interfaces * Effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision To be considered for this role, candidates must provide a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional UI design skill and breadth. Portfolios should include examples of interactive design work with a focus on mobile and wearable consumer products. Please add your online portfolio link to the top of your resume when you apply.

REQUIREMENTS * Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills, with outstanding attention to detail * Must have passion for creative excellence, unbelievably great taste, and a love of design * Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping tools such as Axure, Balsamic, proto.io, or similar * A solid portfolio demonstrating strong UI design skills * Must have strong communication skills to discuss tradeoffs between design options * Ability to work in a structured corporate environment * Education or experience in user-centered design techniques * Excellent and up-to-date design and creative trends, knowledge and skills * Thrive in highly collaborative, fluid, fast-paced open office environment * Ability to multi-task EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's degree or higher in Human-Computer Interaction, UI Design, Visual Design or another design-related field * Minimum 8 years of experience * Experience in designing consumer apps for mobile and wearable devices