UI/UX Designer
About Simplotel:
Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 3,000 hotels across 26 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a ‘Shopify for Hotels’, was founded in October 2013 and is funded by Go-MMT - India’s largest Online Travel Agency.
*Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
(https://www.startupindia.gov.in/nsa2021results/travel.html)
Position - UI/UX Designer
Simplotel is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated UI/UX Designer to join our team and contribute to designing an exceptional user experience for our product. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about design, eager to learn, and excited to collaborate in creating intuitive and engaging interfaces. You will work closely with the design team to enhance the usability of our product and help make it visually appealing while aligning with business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Design user interfaces that are intuitive, visually appealing, and easy to navigate.
- Refine designs based on feedback from senior team members and stakeholders.
- Contribute to maintaining and improving the user interface through quality checks.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews to learn and enhance skills.
- Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize design concepts.
- Ensure design consistency across the product by following established guidelines and principles.
Requirements and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Fine Art, or a similar field.
- 0–2 years of experience in UI/UX design or a relevant internship.
- Basic understanding of design principles such as typography, color theory, and layout.
- Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
- Willingness to learn and improve design skills with guidance from senior team members.
- Good communication skills and the ability to take and implement feedback.
- Passion for creating usable, clean, and engaging user interfaces.
Location: Bangalore
Please share your updated CV on careers@simplotel.com
About Simplotel:
Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 2,000 hotels across 21 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a ‘Shopify for Hotels’, was founded in October 2013 and is funded by Go-MMT - India’s largest Online Travel Agency.
*Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
(https://www.startupindia.gov.in/nsa2021results/travel.html)
Position - Visual Designer:
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients and team members to identify website design requirements.
- Develop website layouts and designs using industry-standard design software and tools.
- Create mock-ups and prototypes to present to clients and make revisions as needed.
- Design and optimize websites for a variety of devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones (mobile websites).
- Ensure website design is accessible and adheres to web accessibility guidelines (ADA, FGPR and other equivalent compliances).
- Stay up-to-date with current design trends and techniques and incorporate them into website design projects
- Work with developers to ensure that website design is implemented correctly and meets all technical requirements.
- Perform quality assurance checks to ensure that websites are functioning properly and are visually appealing.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective and visually appealing marketing materials, such as email templates, social media graphics, banners etc.
Qualifications:
- 0-2 years of experience in website designing.
- Should have a bachelor's degree, preferably in a design-related field.
- Strong portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of design principles, typography (fonts), colour theory, iconography, illustration and layout design.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD/ Figma) and similar alternative programs.
- Experienced in using a template-driven application (WordPress, Wix,
- Squarespace Drupal etc.) - the initial configuration, modifications, and design enhancements.
- Experience designing responsive websites that adapt to different screen sizes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.