Designer, Studio

Meet Domaine, the world's largest independent Shopify design and development partner, formed by the union of Half Helix and Tomorrow. We are a team of commerce experts dedicated to creating, building, and growing beloved brands. As pioneers and not just participants in our industry, we are inspired to write, break, and re-write the rules for a new generation of commerce.

Domaine is looking for a motivated team member with a passion for web design and eCommerce to join our Domaine Studio team. The Designer (Domaine Studio) works under the direction of a Design Director across the end-to-end design process, from creative concepting to dev-ready design specs. Designers at Domaine Studio work collaboratively with subject matter experts across technology, UX and project management and are expected to continually develop their creative craft, eCommerce expertise and UX best practices.They are expected to communicate their work clearly and with authority to clients and within the internal team.

TRAITS

• Creative problem-solver, with a passion for great design and a mastery of design fundamentals.
• Highly-collaborative and receptive to direct feedback from clients & creative leadership
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to high quality craft
• Strategic thinker with a visionary approach, able to see the bigger picture while managing the details.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, capable of managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising quality.
  
  

Responsibilities

Project Leadership:

• Independently manage and lead multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain a high level of billable time (80%) and ensure efficient time utilization.
• Effectively support & collaborate with both other creatives and cross-departmental teams
• Contribute to design needs across other departments, including Marketing & CRM.
  
  

Client Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, expertly handling challenging communications and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Communicate complex ideas and project changes to clients with clarity and professionalism, ensuring alignment on goals and expectations.
• Proactively drive design innovation, while balancing client priorities & goals
• Speak thoughtfully to your design work and explain your design decisions empathetically to clients
  
  

Creative Expertise

• Demonstrate expert knowledge of Figma, including design system management and prototyping
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to improve project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Digest & design against complex functional requirements, brand guidelines and design specs
• Ability to thoroughly QA development work against approved designs
• Present innovative, detail-oriented visual design work and concepts, creating thoughtful design solutions to complicated UX/UI challenges
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging client interactions independently.
• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to work independently and lead projects with minimal oversight.
• Strong design portfolio, with relevant examples of eCommerce design experience
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement, both personally and within the team.
• Reliable and reassuring partner in collaboration, with a strong focus on team success and client satisfaction.
  
  

Credentials & Experience

• Advanced understanding of Figma, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience working within a Design team, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Experience presenting creative work directly to clients
• 2-3 years of experience working in web design, eCommerce preferably
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Proficient in writing design handoff documentation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to clearly articulate design thinking to other team members and clients
• Manages own work on a weekly basis
• Consistently delivers high-quality material on time
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Healthcare with Dental & Vision
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Competitive PTO policy with paid time off at end of year
• Flexible working schedule
• Remote-first culture
• Home office stipend
• Apple gear
• Continued education and personal development opportunities
• We are an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.