Visual/UI Designer, MakerSights
CA$70-80k
Product intelligence platform
Open for applications
Product intelligence platform
21-100 employees
Open for applications
CA$70-80k
21-100 employees
Company mission
To radically reduce waste in the retail industry by helping brands create products people love.
Role
Who you are
- 2-3 years of experience in design, ideally in SaaS or research-driven environments
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced team
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Adaptable to change and comfortable working in an environment with ambiguity
- Curiosity and a proactive mindset that drives continuous improvement and innovation
- Strong portfolio showcasing a mix of visual design, UI, and UX, projects
- Proficiency with design tools like Figma, along with knowledge of prototyping and wireframing tools
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and how to translate user needs into effective design solutions
- Ability to transform complex data into visually compelling and user-friendly designs, particularly in the area of data visualization
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and explain design decisions to stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating seamless, user-friendly experiences
What the job involves
- As a Visual/UI Designer at MakerSights, you will play a critical role in shaping the content and visual design of our products - including our software platform, our insight reports, and more
- Through the MakerSights products you will be helping apparel, footwear, and accessory brands make informed product decisions
- Reporting to the Director of Product, you will work closely with the product, marketing, and insights teams to create functional, beautiful, and user centric designs that solve real customer problems
- This role requires a passion for user-centered design, a strong visual eye, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable designs
- Data Visualization: Design innovative ways to present complex data and insights, ensuring that reports are both visually appealing and easy to understand
- Marketing Design: Work closely with the Marketing team to create visually compelling design assets that communicate the value of MakerSights’ tools and insights to potential and existing clients
- Brand Consistency: Maintain and evolve MakerSights’ design language, ensuring consistency across all digital touchpoints, from the product interface to marketing assets
- Product Design: Collaborate with the Product team to design new features, ensuring they meet user needs and align with MakerSights’ overall product vision
- User Interface Design: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts and ensure seamless user experiences
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise between Product, Marketing, and Insights teams to ensure a cohesive user experience across all touchpoints. Your designs will support product development, customer-facing reports, and marketing materials
Our take
In the retail industry, where nearly 40% of products go unsold annually, MakerSights addresses the problem of waste and environmental impact. Recognizing the pitfalls of the conventional assortment creation process, the company emphasizes the need for transformative solutions.
Leveraging consumer analytics, MakerSights allows brands to make informed, consumer-driven decisions, providing predictive insights that enhance assortment profitability while reducing sample and inventory waste. By integrating its technology directly into brand workflows, MakerSights enables teams to respond swiftly to market opportunities. With noteworthy brands like Adidas, HOKA ONE ONE, and Madewell already benefiting from the platform.
Backed by substantial funding, the company is ready to work towards its mission to rebuild the retail industry's profitability and sustainability by expanding operations across America and London whilst integrating its consumer analytics into the workflows of brand partners to boost the ease of efficiency of its product.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2021
$25m
SERIES B
Jun 2019
$8.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $39.8m
Company values
- A bias for action: Think and act courageously. Once a decision is made, commit yourself and take the first step
- Continuous learning: Always question the status quo. Be curious, communicate directly, and embrace change
- In it for the long term: Strive for generational impact. Play the long game when it comes to partnerships, product, and people
- It's all about people: Cultivate authentic relationships and lead with empathy. Our mission is serious, but our approach is fun
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Dan Leahy
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded Savored, which was acquired by Groupon. Experience as a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst for Brown Brothers Harriman and as an Analyst for Silver Lake Partners.
Matt Field
(Co-Founder)Previously served as Vice President of Strategy for Birchbox and as Senior Associate Consultant for Bain & Co. Currently acts as an Advisor on the Digital Advisory Board for American Express.
Share this job