[Remote] Senior UI and Visual Designer at Kunai

United States

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Requirements

  • 3 to 6 years of dedicated experience in a UI, Visual Design, or Digital Product Design role
  • Expert proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch)
  • Deep understanding of core visual design principles (composition, color theory, space, and typography)
  • Demonstrated experience developing, documenting, and maintaining a scalable visual design system or component library
  • Strong demonstrable knowledge of web accessibility (WCAG) standards and best practices
  • Experience designing for content-right experiences and conversion optimization
  • Experience with enterprise or B2B websites

Responsibilities

  • Design the complete look and feel of the final digital product, including primary site navigation UI, global templates, and all core page outputs
  • Produce precise, pixel-perfect, and development-ready high-fidelity mockups and specifications for all intended screen sizes (mobile, tablet, and desktop)
  • Develop, document, and maintain the front-end design system components, including the visual style guide, typography scales, iconography sets, and component library assets
  • Ensure 100% adherence to brand standards, visual guidelines, and aesthetic consistency across all platform components and live site pages
  • Adapt visual designs across all breakpoints to maximize overall usability and visual appeal, preventing Cumulative Layout Shifts (CLS) and ensuring a fluid user experience
  • Focus on optimizing the visual design of high-value interactions, such as form completion, lead capture, and purchase flows, to maximize conversion rates
  • Integrate and champion visual accessibility best practices, specifically related to color contrast, focus states, typography sizing, and semantic element design
  • Act as the visual design liaison, partnering closely with product management, content strategists, and front-end developers

Skills

Kunai

Develops and launches digital products

About Kunai

Kunai specializes in transforming ideas into fully developed products, catering to both Fortune 500 companies and emerging startups. Their process involves collaborating closely with clients, taking concepts from initial sketches to final products that can serve millions of users. Kunai's team consists of developers, designers, and product managers who work together to ensure successful project outcomes. A key aspect that sets Kunai apart from competitors is their focus on building long-term relationships with clients, exemplified by their partnership with Capital One, which led to a partial acquisition of their team. The company's goal is to help clients realize their visions by providing the expertise and support needed to bring their ideas to life.

San Ramon, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, FintechIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Fully remote
Flexible hours & vacation time
Learning & development
Health, dental, & vision
Parental leave
Career coaching

Risks

Emerging fintech startups are rapidly capturing market share in digital services.
Low-code platforms may reduce demand for traditional development services.
Stricter data privacy regulations could impact development timelines and costs.

Differentiation

Kunai specializes in building digital products for financial services companies.
Kunai has a proven track record with Fortune 500 companies and unicorn startups.
Kunai's long-term client relationships led to a partial acquisition by Capital One in 2015.

Upsides

Embedded finance offers Kunai opportunities to expand service offerings.
DeFi rise allows Kunai to attract tech-savvy clients with blockchain solutions.
Growing demand for personalized financial services enables Kunai to integrate advanced analytics.

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