Lead UX/UI Designer

Job description

We are a team of passionate software engineers, product managers, and designers that enjoy building outstanding web and mobile applications.


Millions of people use our apps. We work for companies of all sizes; from 1-person startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. We take a collaborative and product development approach, creating custom software that people will love to use and solving our clients' problems so that they can focus on what they do best - better.


If you want to grow together, work on challenging products and enjoy using the best tools and practices, Nimble is the right place for you! We keep our recruitment process practical and straightforward.

To learn more about how we work, check our handbook named CompassGithub organization, and Medium account.

Want to see what we have built? Check our Dribbble and Behance accounts.

Want to keep in touch with us? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

What does a typical workday look like?

Although each day is usually different and presents its own challenges, there are common themes that you will face every day.

  • Overseeing all internal projects.
  • Discovering new projects, understanding the pain points and users’ expectations, and defining how to approach the problems or innovations through user experience.
  • Designing, wireframing, prototyping.
  • Supporting Engineering with design implementation.
  • Interacting with Product Managers and iterating on designs.
  • Interacting with external stakeholders, listening to and understanding their feedback while defending your design decisions.
  • Reviewing your team’s work, both internal (assets produced for Nimble) and external (assets produced for clients).
  • Ensuring brand consistency across all visual assets.
  • Mentoring your team members, providing support when necessary, and figuring out how to help each and every one of them grow as UX/UI Designers.
  • Reporting and providing insights to the Chief Product Officer.
  • Participating in the definition of the Design team’s direction.
  • Supporting the recruitment efforts and participating in the hiring process.
  • Identifying and leading new design initiatives.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • You will be proud of any product that has our name on it.
  • We are an engineering-focused company. Both co-founders are software engineers and led the tech teams at the most prominent e-commerce powerhouses in South East Asia.
  • We really pay attention and care about processes, high quality, and aesthetics.
  • Strong processes. We not only believe but also really work following agile principles. Developers work on well-sized and well-defined user stories, do estimate using points and work iteratively in short sprints (1-2 weeks).
  • Regular one-on-one reviews to constantly improve and grow. We have a clearly defined process for our developers to level up continuously not only their technical skills but also soft skills.
  • The vast amount of learning resources (Pluralsight, Pragpub, Leanpub, (e-)books, etc.) and yearly education allowance to step up your game.
  • Nimble Growth session to invest time in acquiring new skills, work on new technology to improve our process, and share the achievements.
  • Provident Fund which allows you to save money every month and we match your monthly contributions (see more detailed info).
  • Private medical insurance (Allianz) from day one, company care fund, and social welfare coverage.
  • MacBook, large screens, and any accessory to let you work comfortably.
  • Casual work attire for everyone.
  • Comfortable and modern office space environment in the heart of Bangkok next to BTS Asoke and MRT Sukhumvit (Interchange 21).
  • Our office kitchen is fully stocked with drinks and snacks for the team.
  • Visa and work permit for foreigners. If you live abroad, we provide a relocation assistance package consisting of a plane ticket allowance and up to 2 weeks of initial accommodation.
  • 25 days of paid leaves/year (13 public holidays + 12 personal days).
  • Sabbatical month every 3 years.
  • Company outing every year.
  • And many more perks! Check it out here!

Requirements

Technical Knowledge

  • 6+ years of experience as a UX/UI Designer.
  • You master the tools of your craft such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC, etc.
  • You are intimately familiar with all core steps of the design process: user research, user flows, wireframing, and UI design.
  • You have expert knowledge of user experience, design patterns, and platform-specific design (e.g., iOS vs. Android).
  • You know how to create advanced, highly dynamic, and convincing prototypes.
  • You continuously stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and frameworks.
  • You are familiar with project management; you have the ability and experience to lead design projects independently.

People Management

  • 2+ years of experience leading a team of UX/UI Designers.
  • You have experience leading and mentoring other designers.
  • You know how to identify your team members’ strengths, how to leverage those strengths, and how to develop them further.
  • You know how to strengthen your team members’ weaknesses through mentoring and defining their growth objectives.
  • You have the ability to set objectives for the design team to reach the company’s higher goals.

Organization

  • You have excellent time management and work organization skills.
  • You can ensure that any design work produced by the team meets the level of quality expected of the team.
  • You can foster a learning environment amongst all the design team members.
  • You have the experience to identify areas of improvement for the team, and you have the ownership to lead the documentation and implementation of those improvements.

Communication

  • You have an English Professional working proficiency (ILR level 3).
  • You have great listening and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • You are used to working closely with Engineers to see through the correct implementation of your designs.

Bonus

  • You have some experience with software development.