About Avex

Avex is a rapidly growing eCommerce agency that partners with merchants in the fashion, lifestyle and premium products space. From high-growth DTC brands to enterprise, we have partnered with companies such as: KITH, LVMH, TAG Heuer, Hugo Boss, Enjoy Life, Mondelez, Brandon Blackwood, Undefeated, Rumpl, HAUS, O'Neill, Serta Simmons Bedding, Badgley Mischka and many others. We design, build and optimize eCommerce experiences on Shopify Plus for global brands.

Our Values

BUILD our clients’ businesses, INSPIRE our employees to grow, CHALLENGE the norm, and DELIVER on our commitments.

We design and build digital commerce experiences that connect brands to people through creative, technology and culture. We believe that our work should not only produce amazing results for our clients but should also be fun and rewarding for our team. Avex believes in a strong work-life balance, not just churning out projects. The happier our team is, the more enjoyable the experience is, and the better the results will be for our clients.

We ensure that our team members and partners possess these traits. We feel that it is important to prioritize these core values over everything else. This allows us to deliver results for our clients, as well as a safe and fun work environment.

• Teamwork
• Passion
• Respect
• Talent
• Accountability
• Resourcefulness
• Radical Transparency
• Visionary

Working at Avex

• We don’t track PTO or sick days
• We offer remote or flexible working
• We value work-life balance
• We reward people based on their accomplishments and contributions
• We strive to make a difference in our clients' businesses
• We take burnout seriously and do our best to monitor it.
• We treat people like adults, as long as they treat others with the same respect.
• We have extremely high standards
• We’re highly competitive in the industry and we love winning as a team.
• We prioritize people over profits
• We donate a percentage of revenue to No Kid Hungry

About you

We have expectations and so should you. We want to make sure we’re aligned on what is expected from both sides.

• You’re passionate about eCommerce, technology and/or design.
• You hold yourself and others accountable.
• You’re competitive and love winning as a team.
• You have high standards and expect the same from your team.
• You understand we're a growing company and everyone wears multiple hats.
• You understand that there will be “easy weeks” but also “busy weeks” where we need to help each other out.
• You can work autonomously without being micromanaged.

The Junior Digital Designer is responsible for collecting and translating user insights into delightful experiences, with support from the Art Directors and Senior Designers. Ultimately, they’ll create both functional and appealing beautiful e-commerce module designs as well as email designs that address our client's needs. They will use their creativity and eye for design – along with their technical knowledge – to develop great experiences. They’ll work with an Art Director, UX Specialist, Project Manager, and development team.

General Duties

• Creating user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, and user feedback
• Translating requirements into style guides, design systems, design patterns and attractive user interfaces
• Designing UI elements such as input controls, navigational components and informational components
• Creating original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
• Identifying and troubleshooting UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
• Collaborating effectively with product, engineering, and management teams
• Incorporating customer feedback, usage metrics, and usability findings into design in order to enhance user experience

Competencies

• Ownership

• Accountability: Owns all outcomes and data management for project tasks, including those less favorable
• Reliability: Commits to and executes a realistic amount of work each week. Works within project teams to gain an understanding of task priority and urgency to deliver accordingly. Drives project members to rarely miss deadlines.
• Time Tracking: Understands the importance of time-tracking as it relates to our business. Consistently submits timesheets on-time and free from errors.

• Teamwork

• Collaboration: When requested, helps teammates overcome obstacles, resolve blockers, and complete work assignments. Gives or shares credit where due.
• Communication: Is able to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. Communicates in a clear and concise manner, in written and verbal forms for both technical and non-technical subjects. Consistently conveys information in an audience-oriented way.

• Skill

• Creativity and Quality of Designs: Follows creative design process and meets project requirements when creating designs. Graphic and email design work meets client and internal expectations.
• Motion Design: Thinks about how animation can be incorporated into designs and includes micro-animations/interactions into Figma mocks and style guide.
• Presenting: Presents clearly and has the ability to explain rationale behind design decisions.
• UX Knowledge: Understands the importance of following UX best practices and actively seeks out guidance on how to learn more and incorporate best practices into designs.
• Follows ADA & SEO best practices: Understands the importance of following ADA & SEO best practices and actively seeks out guidance on how to learn more and incorporate best practices into designs.
• Subject matter expertise: Focuses on graphic design skills and stays on top of email design trends. Begins developing UI/UX knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design for Email Clients
• Design Web Pages, Mobile First for MS/GX Clients
• Design Modules/Page Sections for MS/GX Clients
• Present Designs to Clients
• Apply Client Feedback

Skill Requirements

• 1-year minimum experience in Graphic Design experience (Klaviyo, a plus)
• 1-year minimum experience in UX/UI Design (Shopify, a plus)
• 1-year minimum experience in Figma
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Quick problem-solving skills with exceptional aptitude and reasoning
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team

Compensation & Benefits

• 401K with company matching
• Remote (Optional / Hybrid)
• Untracked PTO and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Team lunches & dinners (Remote / In-person)
• Aetna Healthcare, Dental, Vision
• CitiBike Membership (NYC only)
• Gym membership discounts

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.