Who We Are
ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our second year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever.
We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission!
About the Role
The Senior UI Designer (UI Designer III) will be a key member of the Product Design Team, responsible for turning our product vision into reality. With expertise in visual design, typography, iconography, illustrations, and UI design you will play a critical role in building comprehensive UI design systems grounded in strong UI and Visual design principles. In this contract-to-hire position, you will lead the creation and organization of our Freezer UI Library in Figma, ensuring it is well-documented to deliver cohesive and engaging web experiences across all platforms.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX/Product Designers, Product Managers, UI Engineers, and Brand & Marketing teams, to create high impact UI solutions and visual assets that are beautiful, compelling, and engaging. This role reports to the Associate Director of Product Design.
This is a temporary, contract position with a duration of approximately 8 weeks.
Responsibilities
•Lead the creation and maintenance of robust, scalable, and efficient Freezer UI design system in Figma, ensuring consistency across all platforms and devices
•Document comprehensive guidelines for all UI components to ensure that UX designers, UI engineers, and other stakeholders clearly understand how to implement and utilize the UI elements
•Maintain a consistent visual language across all digital touchpoints, ensuring that our design system is continuously improved, updated, and adopted by all product teams
•Collaborate with UX/Product designers, PMs, UI engineers, and other stakeholders to align design work with project goals and user needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that the design vision is consistently executed throughout the web experience
•Expertly manage projects and timelines with excellent attention to detail, driving execution while maintaining design quality and integrity
•Effectively communicate design concepts, rationale, and decisions to stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of the design vision
•Stay on top of current trends in UI/visual design, motion design, and typography to inform and inspire your work and the team
Requirements
•5+ years of experience in UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in visual design, typography, iconography, illustrations, and motion design
•Proven experience in developing and maintaining UI design systems, including creating detailed documentation, and ensuring adherence to UI design principles and frameworks
•E-commerce experience is highly preferred
•Strong proficiency in design tools, particularly Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools. Experience with motion design tools is a plus
•Strong sense of visual design with a deep understanding of design theory, typography, layout, composition, color theory, and visual hierarchy
•Expertise in UI design for websites and applications across multiple platforms, including mobile, desktop, and tablets
•Strong attention to detail with the capability to produce refined, pixel-perfect designs and comprehensive documentation for seamless developer handoff
•Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
•Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with product designers, PMs, engineers, and marketing teams to bring projects to life
•Strong ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for best practices in UI and visual design, proposing thoughtful improvements when needed
•Proficiency in motion design with the ability to create smooth, engaging animations and micro-interactions that enhance the user experience is preferred and considered a bonus
A portfolio is required for consideration for this position. Your portfolio should showcase your expertise in UI/visual design, particularly highlighting your experience with digital interfaces, design systems, and any e-commerce or web-based projects. Please include examples that demonstrate your ability to create visually compelling and functional designs, along with detailed documentation or case studies that highlight your design process.
What We Offer
Our Values
We are a mission-driven company and strive to embody our values in every step of the process. ButcherBox is driven by relentless improvement, accountability, humility, and customer obsession. We want our workplace to be one of growth and learning where everyone can be safe/comfortable to show up as their authentic self to work. Anyone who loves our products and goals is welcome here! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer aspiring to incite positive change in the pastures, the fulfillment centers, the office, and the world.
ButcherBox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment at all steps in the hiring process. Every qualified applicant will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are happy provide reasonable accommodations during our hiring process. Please click here if you need to request an accommodation for your interview.
