Experienced Ui/ux Designer

**About Kami**

Kami is not only an award-winning education startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, but a thriving organization filled to the brim with talented, creative, and passionate people It’s hard not to love what you do when our digital classroom platform offers meaningful solutions to over 40 million users worldwide, empowering students and supporting teachers.

You’ll be joining at a pretty magical time. Kami’s user base is growing by the day. With over 100 team members based across Auckland, the USA, South Africa, and Brazil, we couldn’t be more proud of the accomplishments and milestones we’ve achieved to date. Now, this is your chance to join our team and become an integral member of Kami’s growth, while shaping your own future, and having fun in the process.

**The opportunity**

We’re not called Kami-leons for nothing You’ll be working with a team full of agile, flexible, and open-minded people who want to make a difference in the world (and enjoy the process too).

If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to have a real impact on the lives of millions, then this is your opportunity. Kami is growing fast and so will you.

**What you’ll do**
- Lead the design and iteration of Kami's web-based app UI/UX, creating wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes, delivering thoughtful designs and experiences that delight users
- Partner with our product and engineering teams to identify and implement groundbreaking solutions that balance user needs, business constraints, and technological realities.
- Harness user insights, analytics, and industry trends to guide informed design decisions
- Spearhead user research and usability testing, using data and feedback to continually optimize our designs and refine our understanding of user behavior and needs.
- Foster collaboration across disciplines, working with product managers, engineers, and fellow designers to address complex challenges with innovative design solutions.
- Push for continuous improvement and innovation in our design approach, staying on the pulse of our competitive landscape, best practices, and emerging technologies.

**What you’ll bring**
- 5+ years of UI/UX design experience with digital products or services
- A standout portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of UI and UX design principles.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other industry tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to adhere to brand guidelines.
- Proven adaptability in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Strong collaborative and communication skills.
- Self-motivation and excellent task management skills.
- A track record of pushing design boundaries and innovating.
- Cultural awareness and global perspective in design.
- Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and communicating priorities.
- Receptive to feedback and opportunities for growth.
- Flexibility and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

**What you get out of it**
- Working for a people-first employer that is on an inspiring mission to build the future of education while changing the lives of millions
- Excellent perks including a reserved car park in Parnell, catered lunches, regular social events, wellness activities, and much more
- Flexible working approach that is truly flexible to your needs
- Learning and development opportunities and the chance to grow and shape your future with Kami
- A diverse and challenging role
- The satisfaction of knowing you’re not only helping modern-day superheroes aka teachers, but also helping them shape the minds of future generations all across the globe

Kami is an equal-opportunity workplace, and we would like to hear from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability or any special needs that we might need to accommodate, please let us know.