Remilia Corporation is hiring Lead UX/UI Designer

About Remilia Corporation

Remilia Corporation is a pioneering arts and culture enterprise operating at the intersection of contemporary art, fashion, media, and community development. Known for our distinctive aesthetic and innovative approach to cultural production, we create work that spans physical and digital realms. We're developing Remilia Chat, an experimental social network that challenges conventional platform design, drawing inspiration from visionary systems like Xanadu and Urbit as well as elements from social games and MMOs to create new models for digital social interaction.

Role Overview

The UX/UI Designer will play a crucial role in conceptualizing and designing Remilia Chat, our experimental social platform that reimagines digital community interaction. This position requires a designer who can transcend conventional social media patterns to create interfaces that embody our distinctive vision while maintaining sophisticated usability. You'll collaborate closely with our development team to design a platform that balances experimental aesthetics with functional clarity, incorporating elements from game design to create engaging, immersive social experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptual Design Development

- Develop innovative interaction models and visual systems for our experimental social platform

- Challenge conventional social media design patterns while creating meaningful user experiences

- Create coherent design systems that balance experimental aesthetics with usability

- Translate abstract conceptual frameworks into concrete interface designs

- Explore new paradigms for representing social connections and information flows

UX Design & Architecture

- Design comprehensive user flows and interaction patterns for the platform

- Create information architecture that supports novel approaches to digital communication

- Develop wireframes and prototypes to communicate interaction concepts

- Conduct user research and usability testing to refine experimental designs

- Balance innovative approaches with fundamental usability principles

Social Game Mechanics

- Integrate game design principles to enhance social engagement and interaction

- Design systems that encourage exploration, discovery, and meaningful participation

- Create interface elements that support emergent social dynamics and community formation

- Develop user progression and feedback systems that reward contribution and participation

- Balance playfulness with utility in social interactions and community building

UI Design & Visual Systems

- Create distinctive visual interface elements that embody Remilia's aesthetic approach

- Design coherent visual systems that scale across different platform components

- Develop UI component libraries that maintain visual consistency while allowing flexibility

- Create responsive designs that work effectively across multiple devices

- Balance experimental visual approaches with functional clarity

Implementation Partnership

- Work closely with developers to ensure successful implementation of designs

- Create detailed specifications and guidelines for development

- Participate in development sprints and technical discussions

- Adapt designs pragmatically based on technical constraints

- Advocate for user experience throughout the development process

Professional Experience & Skills

Essential Experience

- 3+ years UX/UI design experience with a focus on digital products or platforms

- Portfolio demonstrating innovative interface design and systems thinking

- Experience developing comprehensive design systems and component libraries

- History of designing novel solutions beyond conventional patterns

- Understanding of software development processes and constraints

Valuable Additional Experience

- Background in game UI design, MMO interfaces, or social virtual worlds

- Experience with designing engagement systems and social mechanics

- Understanding of player/user motivation and progression design

- Work on platforms supporting emergent community behavior

- Experience with spatial interfaces or non-linear information design

Technical Skills

- Proficiency in modern UX/UI design tools (Figma, Sketch, etc.)

- Experience creating interactive prototypes to communicate complex interactions

- Understanding of front-end development principles and limitations

- Knowledge of accessibility considerations and best practices

- Familiarity with usability testing methodologies

Design Capabilities

- Strong systems thinking and ability to design cohesive experiences

- Excellence in creating visual hierarchies and information organization

- Ability to balance experimental aesthetics with usability principles

- Understanding of typography in digital environments

- Skill in creating distinctive yet functional interface elements

Conceptual Strengths

- Interest in experimental platform design and alternative social architectures

- Familiarity with precedents like Xanadu, Urbit, MMOs, or other non-conventional digital systems

- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into concrete interface designs

- Willingness to challenge established design patterns and conventions

- Understanding of how interface design shapes social interaction

Personal Attributes

Creative Approach

- Forward-thinking designer interested in pushing digital interaction beyond conventional models

- Balance of experimental vision and practical implementation

- Comfort working in ambiguous, conceptual spaces

- Willingness to iterate and evolve designs based on testing and feedback

- Ability to articulate and defend unconventional design decisions

Working Style

- Self-directed with ability to develop solutions independently

- Collaborative approach when working with development team

- Strong communication skills for explaining complex design concepts

- Detailed documentation and organization of design assets

- Adaptable to evolving project requirements and technical constraints

Cultural Fit

- Genuine interest in reimagining digital social interaction

- Appreciation for both experimental approaches and functional design

- Understanding of how interface design shapes community dynamics

- Alignment with Remilia's distinctive cultural positioning

- Interest in creating new paradigms rather than following established patterns

Ideal Background

The right candidate might have experience in:

- Experimental digital platforms or non-conventional applications

- Game UI design, particularly MMOs or social virtual worlds

- Community-focused product design

- Design for decentralized or alternative technical infrastructures

- Projects that challenge mainstream interaction patterns

- Digital environments that support distinctive cultural communities

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Digital Media, Human-Computer Interaction, Game Design, or related field preferred, but exceptional portfolio and experience may substitute for formal education.

To Apply

Please submit:

1. A portfolio highlighting your most innovative interface designs and systems thinking

2. Examples of projects that challenged conventional design patterns or incorporated game mechanics into non-game contexts

3. A brief statement about your perspective on the future of social platform design and how game design principles might enhance digital social experiences

We're looking for a designer who can transcend established social media conventions to help create truly transformative digital social experiences that engage users through thoughtful integration of game mechanics and experimental interface design.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Compensation Range: $90K - $125K