User Interface Designer

What You'll Do

As a User Interface Designer, you will:

• Apply highly engaging and creative visual treatments within brand guidelines to apps, portals, websites, and systems for all end users.

• Works with UX designers to iterate and perfect interactions, micro-interactions, and works with visual designers to create a polished, exceptional experience.

• Participate in the creation and presentations of design concepts, visual design comps, clickable prototypes, and mockups.

• Effectively collaborate and communicate with internal design team, developers, and other key stakeholders as part of a high functioning team, delivering high quality results within prescribed timelines.

• Design complex and standard user interfaces, utilizing user experience designers' wireframes for enhanced usability and ensure consistent brand experience for users of company apps, websites, and systems.

• Create digital style guidelines as part of a design system that outlines typography, hierarchy, spacing, color, and grid layouts for IT developers to incorporate into the development of digital properties and interactive components.

• Utilize Responsive Design to determine break points and understand how designs transfer across multiple platforms, ensuring necessary design adjustments are implemented to create an engaging and interactive experience for customers.

• Optimize designs by aligning with browser compatibilities and accessibility standards to ensure effective usability and adherence to external regulations.

• Understand and incorporate Nielsen's usability heuristics for creating a user experience that feels intuitive and clear to people visiting websites or using apps and systems.

What it Takes

• Technical Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or Web & Digital Media required. Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or Web & Digital Media preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience; specifically in digital projects, design website, UI design, mock-ups, concepts, visual guideline, illustrations, and brand development.

• Demonstrated experience with strong design, layout, typography skills.

• Full understanding of responsive web design, with knowledge of grid systems and mobile/Web intricacies.

• Adept at using illustration and animation to enhance the user experience.

• Ability to apply and maintain design systems.

• A passion for the UI and visual design piece of UX, along with a deep understanding of how it relates to and interweaves with the overall UX process.

• Conceptual and critical thinking skills with the ability to convert project requirements and business goals into creative visual concepts.

• Strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple milestones and projects efficiently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain professional, effective working relationships and collaborate with UX, Content, and IT teams.

• Proficient at Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Figma.

• A general understanding of HTML5, CSS, and coding from a design perspective is beneficial.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to drive a company car or personal vehicle for company business.

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you'll work in office.

• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.

• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off.

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Thank you for your interest in Sentry!

Katelynne Rivera

Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.