UI/UX Designer

Elite Alliance is a leading luxury provider of Real Estate consulting, boutique-resort Hospitality management and rental services, and vacation home Exchange.

Our mission at Elite Alliance is to transform luxury real estate ownership into exceptional opportunities, seamless travel adventures, and lifelong memories.

When combined, our three divisions (Real Estate, Hospitality, and Exchange) act as a full-service turnkey operation for developers and residence club managers in search of success in the luxury resort development sector. We have over 30 years of achievements in pioneering real estate, management, and travel concepts that continue to shape the industry.

Our Team Members are located around the world working for our corporate office or one of our managed properties. We continue to set the standard for excellence in fractional real estate consulting, hospitality management and vacation exchange, always guided by commitment to our core values.

This will be an onsite position for at least 6 months and then the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Director of Web Development in producing, maintaining and continually updating designs and user experiences for the Elite Alliance Exchange program. This position will work closely with the VP of Operations, Systems Specialist, and Director of Web Development to conceptualize and create visual designs, user stories, and create revenue driven concepts - delivering highly interactive, personalized experiences for our members and potential members.

Experience and familiarity with responsive mobile web design is required. This position requires knowledge of an agile software development process and visual design in order to produce dynamic and rich interactive pages. Experience with front-end code development is highly desirable.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

• Take ownership of the design strategy, user experience, and customer journey, for the company's web platform.
• Conceptualize and produce sketches, prototypes, wireframes, and visual assets for desktop and mobile experiences.
• Assist in identifying new business and revenue producing opportunities regarding visual design and associated technologies.
• Assist with photo manipulation for use in digital (web, email) and physical formats.
• Meet regularly with our Systems Specialist and the operations team (Reservations Department) to solicit feedback and comments on membership experience, and assist with revenue generating initiatives.
• Assist Director of Web Development with special projects and tasks as required.
• Evaluate design solutions and implement updates that improve member experience, engagement, and usability.
• Communicate progress, questions, and potential issues clearly and promptly.
• Engage in outside-the-box thinking to provide high value-of-service.
• Stay informed about current UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices, and actively seek opportunities to grow skills and knowledge.

Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Degree in Interaction Design, Graphic Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related discipline – preferred

• One to two (1 to 2) years’ experience in similar position 

• Experience with Photoshop, InVision, Sketch, Figma, and/or other similar design software
• Experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Experience with CSS framework a plus
• Experience with Project Management
• 1-year minimum design experience, HTML and CSS
• Self-starter with strong self-management skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities; and
• Drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all new business opportunities are captured and explored, while maintaining the highest level of service for our members.

 Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low;
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. on a daily basis;
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. The person having this position may have to sit for six (6) hours, stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for two (2) hours per day. 

We have a great benefits package and a travel perk.