Senior Web Designer / Digital Experience Designer

Who are we? UpGuard’s mission is to protect the world’s data. We obsessively seek out elegant, robust ways to enable our customers to find, acknowledge, and remediate cyber risk. With UpGuard, organizations leverage our security expertise and software to automate what was once laborious, spreadsheet-driven processes–whether it's monitoring the attack surface of hundreds of vendors or assessing the security of their own infrastructure. UpGuard is used by some of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies. 

The Marketing team at UpGuard includes multiple marketing and design functions, including Product Marketing, Demand Gen, Marketing Ops, Content Marketing, SEO, Community, Design, and Video. UpGuard’s vision is to become a leader in the markets we play in (Cyber VRM, Attack Surface Management) by providing a best-in-class SaaS platform for organizations to manage their third-party risk and external attack surface. Our purpose as a Marketing team is to facilitate this goal by growing UpGuard with a repeatable and scalable marketing engine and a leading brand.

Why we’re hiring for this role? Be part of a transformative journey where cybersecurity meets visionary design. We're on the lookout for a Senior Web Designer to turn our UI concepts into immersive experiences that wow our users. This role is perfect for someone who excels in crafting responsive, visually stunning websites that align seamlessly with our strategic goals. If you have a passion for pixel-perfect detail and creating memorable digital experiences, let's create something amazing together!

What will you accomplish?

• Develop and implement cutting-edge design strategies that make our website not just a tool, but an experience. Introduce out-of-the-box solutions that captivate and engage users.
• Spearhead the redesign of web layouts to optimize navigation and user experience, setting new standards in web design.
• Work hand-in-hand with our Webflow developer to bring your visionary designs to life, ensuring a seamless and impactful digital presence.
• Design a myriad of UI-based experiences, from interactive events to innovative online tools, ensuring each interaction is memorable and impactful.
• Understand the marketing strategy behind each project, ensuring the final design perfectly narrates and aligns with the strategic goals.
• Create and maintain a dynamic Figma component library, ensuring it reflects our ever-evolving website CSS library and upholds our design integrity.

What we're looking for?

• At least 6+ years in web design, with a portfolio that showcases your ability to create sophisticated, award-worthy web interfaces and engaging user experiences.
• A proactive, creative visionary who can push conventional boundaries and introduce groundbreaking solutions in web design.
• Proven ability to illustrate key strategic insights in an engaging and memorable way
• Proficiency in Figma, including the creation and management of comprehensive component libraries.
• Experience with Webflow and a strong understanding of web accessibility standards and responsive design frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and projects under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to create web UI and digital experiences that illustrate key strategic  insights in an engaging and memorable way

What will give you an edge?

• Previous experience in the SaaS or cybersecurity industries.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for supporting multimedia and graphic design tasks.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid or Remote: you choose. While we have offices in Sydney & Hobart, we don’t mandate how often you need to be there.  We focus on what you deliver, not where you deliver it from.
• Impact: Influence the direction and design of projects that push the boundaries of your field and see the impact of your work daily.
• Be part of an energetic team: Our team is highly collaborative, fostering a positive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
• We value work-life balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining balance and provide a supportive work environment that allows you to prioritize your personal life and well-being.
• Generous reward: We offer a competitive salary + equity
• Great perks: You won’t find table tennis tables or office mandates - we prefer to offer perks that support your overall well-being - including a lifestyle allowance, well-being program, WFH budget, personal learning & development budget, generous leave benefits, and plenty more!