Verndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences. 

At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success.

If you're ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale. 

About the role

Verndale is seeking a curious, detail oriented, and collaborative Junior UX Designer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their UX career who is eager to learn, contribute meaningfully to digital experiences, and grow within a fast-paced agency environment.

As a Junior UX Designer, you will support the strategy, design, and optimization of user-centered digital experiences across web and marketing platforms. You will collaborate closely with Account Leads, Project Managers, UI Designers, Developers, and senior UX team members to translate business goals and user needs into thoughtful, intuitive solutions. If you are passionate about digital marketing, interaction design, and continuous learning, we would love to talk.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, low and mid fidelity prototypes, and user flows under guidance from senior UX team members.
• Translate business requirements and user needs into clear interaction patterns.
• Collaborate with UI Designers to ensure seamless handoff from wireframes to visual design.
• Partner with CMS Producers and Developers to ensure UX intent is maintained through implementation.
• Contribute to IA development including sitemap creation and content hierarchy.
• Participate in internal brainstorming sessions, design critiques, and project reviews.
• Conduct QA reviews to ensure the final product aligns with UX strategy and usability best practices.
• Stay informed on emerging UX trends, digital marketing strategies, accessibility standards, and industry best practice.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of UX, digital design, or related experience, internships included
• Proficiency in Figma
• Understanding of UX fundamentals including usability, accessibility, and responsive design
• Familiarity with wireframing and prototyping best practices
• Basic understanding of information architecture principles
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to clearly articulate UX decisions and rationale
• Basic understanding of HTML and CSS is a plus
• Exposure to digital marketing ecosystems is a plus
• Experience working with content matrix and copywriting is a plus
• Agency experience preferred but not required

Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale

1. We are a rapidly growing company that is just as scrappy and entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998.
2. We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design.
3. We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career.
4. We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward.
5. Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics.
6. We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
7. We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one.
8. We offer top-of-the-line Health Insurance, plus monthly perks customized to meet individual employees’ needs. 
9. We support a healthy work/life balance.
10. We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with applicable law, the salary range provided is Verndale's reasonable estimate of the base salary for this role. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary, Verndale also offers a competitive benefits package.
Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.
Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.