UI DESIGNER

Arkage is looking for a Mid UI Designer (Milan) is that you? What you do on a daily basis Design high-fidelity interfaces for websites, apps, and digital products, ensuring a perfect balance between aesthetics and usability. Support the creation and maintenance of Design Systems, ensuring visual consistency across all client touchpoints. Collaborate closely with UX designers and developers to transform wireframes and concepts into polished, production-ready layouts. Use AI-powered design tools to speed up your workflow, from asset generation to layout optimization and exploring new visual styles. Manage design hand-offs with precision, providing clear documentation and ready-to-use assets for the development team via Figma. Participate in creative brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh visual ideas and staying up-to-date with the latest design trends. Work iteratively on designs based on feedback from senior designers, stakeholders, and user testing data. Please note: Preference will be given to candidates with a VAT number and/or based in the Milan area. Who you are You are a Mid UI Designer (3-5 years of experience) with a keen eye for detail and a passion for clean, modern design. You have worked on digital projects and understand that a great interface must be both beautiful and intuitive. You are proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment. You have a mobile-first mindset and a solid understanding of responsive design principles. You are comfortable working in a team, welcome feedback as an opportunity for growth, and are excited about how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the design process. Mandatory Technical Skills Excellent mastery of Figma: Components, auto-layout, and prototyping are your daily bread. Solid UI fundamentals: Typography, color theory, grid systems, and visual hierarchy. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite: Basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator for asset preparation. Hands-on experience with AI tools: Curiosity or experience in using generative AI (e.g., Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, or Figma AI plugins) to empower the creative process. Understanding of Web Accessibility (WCAG): Sensitivity in designing inclusive interfaces for every type of user. P.
IVA showing polished UI work, personal projects, or internship experiences. Nice to have P. IVA Milan area Prototyping

Skills:
Ability to create advanced interactive prototypes to test ideas before they hit development. Basic Front-end Knowledge: You don't need to code, but knowing the basics of HTML/CSS helps you speak the same language as our devs. AI Curious: Previous experience (or a strong interest) in using AI tools like Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, or ChatGPT to optimize the design workflow. Good knowledge of English (B2 level or higher). Compensation & Benefits Compensation and professional category will be based on the candidate’s actual experience and will fall within the following ranges: €26,000–€30,000 gross annual salary (RAL) in the case of an employment contract €32,000–€40,000 gross annual compensation in the case of a freelance / VAT-registered contractor

Working hours
are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The initial contract will have a duration of 6 to 12 months, with the aim of developing the collaboration into a stable, long-term employment relationship. Smart working 2-3 days per week Company Welfare Apple Workstation Free Coffee & Water