Senior UX Designer

Position Summary

Uneekor, Inc. uses technology and design to connect the world through golf, empowering every golfer to be the best version of themselves on and off the course. We have revolutionized the US golf simulator industry from the commercial golf simulator market success at the global level by offering first-of-its-kind overhead launch monitors in the open technology platform to thousands of individual golfers. Seamlessly combining hardware and simulator software programs, our passion is to create valuable content, products, and services that fulfill millions of golfers’ passion for their love of the game. 

The Senior UX Designer is responsible for designing and developing customer-facing applications and software platforms as well as ensuring all elements of the software development are tested to markets satisfactory levels, documented and maintained. You will, in collaboration with the R&D and Marketing team, create and lead the design strategy and user interfaces that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our platforms.  

Responsibilities

• Design Strategy: Define and communicate the overall UI/UX design strategy for our product platforms, aligning it with business goals, user needs, and industry best practices. Stay updated on emerging design trends and technologies relevant to the sporting goods and golf simulator industry.
• User Research: Conduct user research activities, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user behaviors, pain points, and preferences. Utilize data-driven insights to inform design decisions and continuously improve the user experience.
• Information Architecture: Create effective information architecture, user flows, and navigation structures that optimize the usability and efficiency of our logistics platform. Simplify complex processes and data to ensure a user-friendly experience.
• Wireframing and Prototyping: Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user journey maps to visually communicate design concepts and interactions. Iterate on designs based on feedback from users, stakeholders, and technical considerations.
• Visual Design: Create visually appealing and consistent user interfaces that align with our brand identity while enhancing usability. Design high-fidelity mockups, icons, and other graphical elements using industry-standard design tools.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and operations personnel, to gather requirements, define user stories, and ensure design feasibility and implementation.
• Usability Testing: Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to evaluate the effectiveness of design solutions, identify pain points, and gather user feedback. Incorporate user insights into design iterations to optimize the user experience.
• Design System Development: Contribute to developing and maintaining a design system that promotes consistency and scalability across our Golf product platform. Ensure adherence to design guidelines and best practices.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Share your expertise in UI/UX design and contribute to the overall design culture within the company.
• Perform other duties to achieve web development/platform goals as assigned by the CTO. 

Qualifications/Knowledge/Critical Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, focusing on web and mobile applications. Previous experience in the Golf or sporting goods industry is highly desirable.
• Some Front-End development skills required, i.e., HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, etc.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio that showcases your expertise in UI/UX design principles, user-centered design process, and visual design skills. The portfolio should demonstrate your ability to solve complex problems and deliver successful outcomes.
• Expertise: Proficiency in user-centered design methodologies, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design tools (e.g., Zeplin, Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, Invision, or similar). Experience with data visualization and dashboard design is a plus.
• Golf and golf industry understanding: Familiarity with golf industry, terminologies, and challenges within the golf simulator industry.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Some local travel required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. 

Uneekor Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.