Job Description
Join our award-winning design team in Honolulu and transform your passion for user experience into a thriving career! We're seeking motivated individuals for our paid UX Designer training program – no prior professional experience required. This immersive 12-week program combines hands-on mentorship with real-world client projects to build your portfolio while earning a competitive salary. Learn industry-leading tools like Figma and Adobe XD from senior designers while contributing to meaningful digital products for Hawaii's top brands.
Our training program includes:
- Structured curriculum covering user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing
- One-on-one mentorship with 10+ year UX veterans
- Opportunity to work on live projects for local businesses
- Guaranteed full-time position upon successful program completion
- Health benefits and 401(k) matching starting Day 1
Responsibilities
- Conduct user interviews and create detailed user personas
- Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
- Perform usability testing and iterate based on feedback
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers)
- Present design solutions to stakeholders with clear rationale
- Contribute to design system documentation and standards
- Participate in design critiques and continuous improvement sessions
Qualifications
- Portfolio demonstrating visual design thinking (school projects, personal work accepted)
- Basic understanding of UX principles and design processes
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD (training provided)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and adapt quickly
- Passion for creating accessible, user-centered designs
- Local Hawaii residency or willingness to relocate at own expense
- High school diploma or equivalent (degree preferred)