Web Designer (UI/UX Focus) for International Design Studio | $10-12/hr

Who We Are:
Tassu is a boutique web design studio creating sophisticated websites for high-end businesses and nonprofits. Founded by a senior designer with 20+ years of experience working with brands like Swiss Airlines, ETH Zürich, and Credit Suisse, we're expanding our team to serve clients in California. We believe in crafting lasting relationships with both our clients and team members, focusing on design excellence and innovation.

The Opportunity:
We're seeking a talented Web Designer who combines strong visual design skills with an understanding of modern web design principles. You'll work directly with our founder (an experienced designer) to create beautiful, functional websites for sophisticated clients. This role is perfect for someone who loves creating clean, modern designs and has a keen eye for typography, composition, and user experience.

What Makes This Role Exciting:
- Design sophisticated websites for international clients
- Work directly with an experienced design mentor
- See your designs come to life through our development team
- Grow your skills with modern design tools and methods
- Build a strong international portfolio
- Join a growing studio with consistent work

Must-Have Soft Skills:
- Strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail
- Ability to accept and implement feedback
- Good time management and organization
- Professional English communication skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to explain design decisions

Required Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Figma
- Understanding of responsive web design principles
- Experience creating component-based designs
- Knowledge of typography and color theory
- Understanding of UI/UX best practices
- Ability to create consistent design systems

Desired Additional Skills:
- Experience with web animations
- Basic HTML/CSS knowledge
- Familiarity with WordPress
- Icon design capabilities
- Photo editing skills
- Experience with design documentation
- Understanding of accessibility standards

Daily Responsibilities:
- Create modern, responsive web designs in Figma
- Design reusable components and UI elements
- Maintain consistent design systems
- Create responsive layouts for all devices
- Design interactive elements and micro-interactions
- Prepare assets for development team
- Document design decisions and specifications
- Participate in design reviews
- Send daily progress reports
- Track time using Clockify or similar tool

Design Examples We're Looking For:
- Clean, modern web interfaces
- Responsive design implementations
- Component-based design systems
- Typography-focused layouts
- Interactive element designs
- Brand-aligned web experiences

Schedule & Availability:
- 15-25 hours per week to start, potential for more
- Must overlap 2-3 hours with US Pacific Time (9am-5pm)
- Flexible scheduling for remaining hours
- Available for team and client meetings when scheduled
- Filipino holidays observed

Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting rate: $10-12 per hour based on experience
- Monthly performance bonuses available
- Paid training period
- Increase after 90-day review
- 13th month pay after 1 year
- Paid time off after 6 months

Growth Opportunities:
- Potential for full-time role
- Regular salary reviews
- Mentorship from experienced designer
- Opportunity to lead design team
- Work on increasingly sophisticated projects

How to Apply:
1. Respond to this post with subject "Web Designer - [Your Name]"
2. Include:
- Your resume
- Portfolio of web design work
- Figma samples (if available)
- Available hours in Pacific Time
- Current rate expectations
3. Answer these questions:
- What's your experience with responsive web design?
- Describe your design process from concept to handoff
- How do you organize your Figma files?
- What's your favorite website design and why?

NOTE: Please follow these application instructions exactly. Applications that don't follow the format won't be considered.

Design Assessment
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to:
1. Complete a small design exercise
2. Walk through previous design work
3. Demonstrate Figma proficiency
4. Discuss design thinking process

We look forward to seeing your work!