[Hiring] E-commerce UX/UI Brand Designer @Blue Stout

Role Description

We're looking for an E-commerce DTC UX/UI Brand Designer who can own projects end-to-end (from strategy to execution) and make smart, conversion-aware design decisions. You'll work across multiple DTC brands, collaborating closely with strategists and developers. You should be equally comfortable thinking about brand systems, UX flows, and high-performing UI. We also expect you to bring a point of view on how AI tools can speed up and improve the way design work gets done; this isn't a "nice to have," it's part of how we operate.

What You'll Actually Do

• Own UX and UI design from concept to launch across multiple DTC eCommerce brands
• Design online stores and pages that are clear, easy to use, and drive sales
• Create wireframes, scalable UI systems, and high-fidelity mockups in Figma
• Turn brand ideas into consistent, easy-to-follow visual design systems
• Present work confidently and collaborate closely with PM, lead designer, and developers through handoff, QA, and launch
• Spot usability issues, improve the experience, and follow proven conversion best practices
• Balance fresh, innovative UI design with CRO best practices
• Develop and maintain brand identity guidelines across all touchpoints
• Identify and lead AI-driven initiatives that speed up design production or improve quality (e.g., AI-assisted ideation, image/asset generation, Figma AI plugins, QA/accessibility checks, research synthesis)
• Continuously look for ways to improve our design process — tools, systems, and workflows — not just the pixels

This Is Probably NOT for You If...

• Your portfolio is mostly Dribbble shots or redesign concepts — no live sites
• You have never worked at an agency with multiple clients
• You have never designed or shipped a live Shopify store
• You avoid feedback or can't defend your design decisions
• You care more about trends than results
• You've never worked directly with developers
• You see AI tools as a threat to your craft rather than a way to work smarter

This Is Probably GREAT for You If...

• You've shipped real Shopify/Shopify Plus stores and can point to the URLs with pride
• You like moving fast across multiple clients without losing quality
• You already use AI tools somewhere in your workflow and want to do more of that
• You'd rather defend a design decision with data than with vibes

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing UX/UI for eCommerce or DTC brands — agency experience required
• A strong portfolio showing real, live storefronts — not concept-only or redesign exercises
• Proven Shopify or Shopify Plus experience: themes, sections, platform constraints, and best practices
• Advanced proficiency in Figma
• Deep understanding of mobile-first design, UX fundamentals, and accessibility
• Practical experience using AI tools to accelerate or improve design work
• Experience taking projects from idea to launch
• Ability to explain why you designed something, not just what it looks like
• Comfortable working fast, async, and across multiple clients simultaneously
• Consistently meet deadlines and proactively communicate early if timelines are at risk

Requirements

• Agency experience — You must have worked at a digital or eCommerce design agency serving multiple clients simultaneously.
• E-commerce DTC design experience — You must have a portfolio of real, live eCommerce storefronts (not concept or Dribbble-only work).
• Shopify experience with live sites — You must have designed and shipped live Shopify or Shopify Plus stores. We'll ask for URLs.

Bonus Skills

• Ability to read HTML/CSS (you don't need to code, but you should understand it)
• Basic understanding of front-end development to better collaborate with developers
• Experience in an agile, multi-client agency environment
• Familiarity with other eCommerce platforms like WooCommerce or Magento
• Remote-first work experience
• Experience building or contributing to an AI-assisted design workflow at a team level
• Experience with Click Up

How to Apply

When applying, please include:

• A portfolio containing 2 to 3 live Shopify or Shopify Plus stores you designed — URLs required. Applications without live Shopify store examples will not be reviewed.
• Include the phrase "Figma AI Hero" somewhere in your application.
• A one- or two-sentence example of how you've used AI to speed up or improve a design deliverable or process.
• Show us taste, judgment, and real results.