UX/UI Designer

Hybrid Role: Remote/Hull, East Yorkshire. Candidate must live within commuting distance to Hull for fortnightly office meetings.

Saledock is a cloud-based commerce platform designed with retailers, for retailers. We help make business life easier for start-ups and well-established multi-store retailers. Our all-in-one platform unifies in-store and online sales across multiple channels, and helps retailers understand and manage their stock more effectively.

We are looking for a UX/UI Designer to join us on this adventure! You’ll be working directly with the founders, and have real impact in shaping the Saledock platform. A can-do attitude and the ability to deliver beautiful, user-friendly and optimised eCommerce sites is essential.

What you will be doing

As an UX/UI Designer you’ll deliver template based and bespoke eCommerce sites on the Saledock eCommerce platform. Saledock’s platform offers a complete Content Management System (CMS), providing the team and clients with the flexibility to easily manage site content and navigation, with a breadth of eCommerce features available. You’ll work directly within the CMS system, and within Saledock’s code base itself building sites using pre-defined code components, HTML and CSS.

In summary, you’ll:

• Design and develop template based and bespoke eCommerce sites
• Deliver wireframes for bespoke sites and develop the site using componentised functionality, HTML and CSS. Where new bespoke features are required, you’ll have the support of the back-end software developers to deliver this
• Work with clients from initial design workshop call and training sessions, to supporting clients within Saledock’s CMS platform creating the site structure/navigation, uploading content and assisting in the creation of imagery, which is typically the resizing of images for homepage visuals and banner images
• Implement best practices for usability, site speed, mobile optimisation, and accessibility
• Develop our portfolio of template eCommerce themes
• Optimise the design and performance of existing eCommerce sites
• Provide technical support to the Customer Success Team

What you will bring to the team

You’ll bring a wealth of technical knowledge and design flare to the team, and be instrumental in designing, developing and maintaining eCommerce sites for our clients. As a small team, we are fast-paced and dynamic so adaptability is crucial. You’ll be able to confidently communicate with clients in all stages of their journey, from design phase to post go-live support and training.

You’ll take ownership of your work and being accountable for deliverables are key attributes we look for in a UX/UI Designer. Your sense of responsibility and dedication to quality will ensure that projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with HTML and CSS is essential
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe XD, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent time management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent understanding of web design principles, UX/UI, and responsive design
• Strong visual design skills with an eye for detail
• Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility, web standards, and mobile optimisation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Google web tools such as Search Console, GA4 and Tag Manager.
• Experience with eCommerce CMS’s
• Experience with SEO best practices
• Knowledge of Javascript is a bonus

What’s in it for you?

You’ll learn everything about us, Saledock’s background and processes. You’ll receive practical onboarding and work with us to improve our development processes. We’re a fast-paced, energetic company that cares about people. We plan to grow 10 fold in the next 18 months, so there will be genuine opportunities to progress as the team grows. If you’re ready to make your mark and up for a challenge, then apply today!

Plus, we have a range of benefits:

• Pension programme
• Social events
• Flexible hours
• Work from home

Who we are and what we do:

Saledock’s cloud-based platform is an all-in-one ePOS, eCommerce and inventory management solution. Saledock eliminates the need for multiple disconnected systems, saving retailers time and boosting productivity. We launched Saledock in 2020 with a mission to empower retailers with the tools they need to succeed, and in 2023, secured investment enabling team growth to achieve ambitious growth plans.

Saledock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, values and champions diversity, equality and inclusion.

If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic and innovative environment, while enjoying the flexibility and support to thrive, then we want to hear from you!