Mobile UX/UI Designer

ABOUT XTREME LABS

Located in Toronto, Palo Alto, and New York City, Xtreme Labs leads the world in creating the best mobile, tablet and smart TV experiences for the most trusted companies across the globe. All projects are handled in-house by our talented engineering, design, business development, QA and U/X teams.

For client projects, Xtreme Labs starts with a client’s wish list and then employs a unique development methodology that promotes collaboration, customer involvement and flexibility.  For internal projects, Xtreme Labs partners with experts in specific field areas (healthcare, advertising networks, education, etc.) and builds game changing experiences on smartphones, tablets, and connected TVs.

We challenge the conventional wisdom that speed and quality are opposing forces by always delivering on both.

Our portfolio of platforms includes:
* Android, Android tablets and Google TV
* BlackBerry and PlayBook
* Django, Ruby on Rails and server-side Java (rarely JEE though)
* iOS - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
* Windows Phone/Windows Slate

WHY XTREME?

• We provide end-to-end mobile lifecycle management, creating mobile solutions for the world's most important companies (see http://www.xtremelabs.com/clients/)
• We do great work with the world’s best clients and brands that win awards, hearts and are at the forefront of mobile.
• We are located in the heart of downtown as a noted hub of the Toronto tech community.
• We’ve got great benefits: catered breakfast, a great location, Apple TVs and Netflix subscriptions for full-time staff, plus full benefits. (see http://www.xtremelabs.com/benefits/)

ABOUT YOU

The Xtreme Labs design team is looking for a talented designer with big aspirations to work on the next generation of applications for mobile devices. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of self-motivation, along with a portfolio of design that is clear and professional. This designer is active in the tech/design community and always looking to chart new creative territory. They possess excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills with a strong work ethic. Members of our team have a real interest in all areas of culture – graphic design, illustration, fashion, music, art, architecture, industrial design, photography and more.

As a designer at Xtreme Labs, you will work directly with clients as well as internal teams. Your primary responsibility will be interface design for custom mobile, tablet, smart TV, and web applications. As a result, you may have the chance to travel to client offices across North America. After completion of each project, your work will go live in the manufacturer application stores and be seen by millions. 

Responsibilities:

• Create effective, intuitive UX/UI and visual designs for clients’ web and mobile applications; as well as design Xtreme Labs marketing materials
• Work collaboratively as part of a creative team that includes both clients and internal colleagues
• Offer recommended solutions to clients' design and usability problems
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions with clients and internal project teams
• Stay up-to-date on the current and best UI and visual design practices and trends

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2 years work experience in graphic/digital media design including web (mobile UI design an asset)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (esp. Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Drawing skills an asset
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Animation, or related field

A portfolio of work MUST be included for consideration.