Who We Are
Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 28,000+ customers across 70+ countries.
Overview
As we continue to publish our story and highlight the unique benefits of our products to our customers, Verkada’s Web team is looking for a Senior Web Designer to strengthen our digital presence. We are looking for someone with expertise in the unique challenges of designing performant, accessible and scalable websites that showcase the simplicity and elegance of our entire product portfolio. As a Senior Web Designer, you will lead key decision making as it relates to designing the overall layout and aesthetic for the Verkada website and microsites.
You will work cross-functionally with key stakeholders across Marketing, Brand and Design to conceptualize original website design ideas from running tests to previewing layouts and website features. You are obsessed with your craft and excited to get into the weeds yourself!
Responsibilities
- Help guide the design development process from start to finish — participate in team ideation, create and prototype web pages, help advance all concepts, and check accuracy and quality of all deliverables to highest standards.
- Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and product marketing managers in a highly agile development environment with quick ideation and prototyping.
- Create mock-ups of the site for stakeholder approval.
- Design pixel perfect designs for mobile and other devices through hands on IC work.
- Maintain consistent quality throughout all sites and components.
- Provide structural and UX guidance.
Requirements
- 5+ years of expert level experience in mobile-first web UI/UX.
- Portfolio, case studies or similar documentation demonstrating past work experience and UI/UX Design deliverables.
- Proficient in designing responsive websites.
- Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and all the current tools of the trade.
- Attention to detail and a good sense of micro-animations.
- A systematic thinker who designs for scalability.
- Thorough understanding of creating and/or following a grid and design system.
- Worked previously with in-house, agency, or studio design and development teams.
- Comfortable in a high-growth startup, can balance many simultaneous projects, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Knowledge of processes to work within and implement brand guidelines.
- Comfortable maintaining/managing content in a CMS platform.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences.
Bonus
- Illustration and icon design skills
- Animation skills
- Ability to translate technical product messaging into compelling visual stories and designs
- Lifestyle photo art direction experience
- Experience with hardware art direction
US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Fertility Stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits
Annual Pay Range
Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).Estimated Annual Pay Range$150,000 - $185,000USD
Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
