Overview
Open positions- Playground is looking for a User Interface Designer with experience in the digital world.
Full-time
Responsibilities
* Gathering and analysing briefs, devising solutions optimised for the client’s needs, discussing them with the Project Manager and the Creative Director
* Creating layouts and pixel-perfect interfaces with a big focus on usability and accessibility, without sacrificing the aesthetics
* Develop wireframes, mockups and interactive prototypes optimised for a wide range of devices and interfaces using the main development tools (Figma, Sketch, XD, Principle for Mac etc.)
* Develop, organise and complete Design System and complex big media
* Design and create captivating animations with After Effect for different contexts : websites, social networks, banners, mockups etc
* Develop effective layouts, enhancing the content through the skilful use of icons, images, infographics and ad hoc interactions
Skills and qualifications
Masters degree in the Design field with a focus on user interface design themes, and / or 3-5 years of experience as a UI Designer / Digital Art Director in a similar role
A portfolio that sufficiently reflects your background
Strong aptitude for team working, collaborating and supporting colleagues, always maintaining a constructive approach
Strong problem solving skills and an ability to rationalise your own ideas / intuitions
Good storytelling and presentation skills to clearly and logically communicate your ideas with internal stakeholders and clients
Experience in producing quotes and estimates for assigned activities
Good knowledge of the English language
Technical skills
Knowledge and understanding of UX fundamentals (interviews, personas, user tests, research, discovery etc)
Excellent knowledge of Adobe suite (PS, AI, ID, XD) and in particular After Effects for creating and editing videos, animated banners, motion graphics and mockups
Proven experience in creating interfaces and prototypes with Figma / Sketch (Figma preferable)
Basic theoretical understanding of development (CSS, HTML, GSAP, Three.js) to create realistic proposals
Nice to have
Knowledge of modelling / 3D animation software (Blender)
What we offer
Full-time employment contract
Ticket Restaurant
Latest generation MacBook Pro
Training courses designed to deepen and enrich both soft skills and technical knowledge
Paid overtime or accumulation of hour bank
Corporate benefits platform
Annual subscription to Gympass (flexible access to gyms, sports facilities, courses, personal trainers and wellness apps)
Indoor canteen area with refrigerators and microwaves
Relaxation areas with table soccer, table tennis, musical instruments and games
Hybrid working and flexible hours
About us
Playground is an independent digital agency founded in 2006. We’re a team of around 60 people and collaborate with some of the most exciting brands in the market, including The North Face, Inter F.C, Vans, Salewa, Luxottica, Timberland, Milan, Napapijri, and Hogan, to name a few.
We design and create digital experiences and content such as websites, web platforms, e-commerce, DEM campaigns, online contests, casual games, content for campaigns and motion graphic videos.
We take care of the whole production cycle, from strategy to UX design, from UI implementation to web development.
In the past two years, we have entered three prestigious rankings :
1000 Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2021 compiled by the
Financial Times
Growth Leaders 2021, 2022 and 2023 compiled by
Il Sole 24 Ore
Statista
Champions of Growth 2022 and 2023 compiled by the
German ITQF Institute
in collaboration with
La Repubblica Affari & Finanza
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