About the Agency
At Thirst Creative, we bring bold digital ideas to life with strategy, design, and technology. We collaborate with curiosity, making things better together.
About the Role
We're looking for someone who has combined experience as a UI/UX Designer with a technical skillset and is passionate about delivering high‐quality, user‐focused digital experiences. You craft exceptional designs in Figma and translate them into functional, highly interactive web projects using Webflow. You champion best‐practice UX, usability, and accessibility (WCAG AA) while maintaining a strong visual aesthetic. You're proactive, adaptable, and enjoy collaborating with producers, designers, and the wider agency team to achieve great commercial outcomes.
What You'll Do
* Design and develop responsive websites and digital experiences for web and mobile, balancing user needs, accessibility, performance, and business goals
* Create intuitive UI/UX solutions with a strong focus on usability, accessibility, and WCAG AA compliance best practices
* Build custom websites and integrations, including API connections, while maintaining a mobile‐first and open‐source approach to development
* Collaborate closely with design, marketing, and production teams to deliver seamless digital projects from concept through to launch
* Maintain and optimise websites, servers, web environments, DNS/domain management, site security, performance, and ongoing updates
* Contribute to improving coding standards, development workflows, and internal digital processes across the agency
* Participate in DevOps and deployment workflows, including continuous integration, testing, and release management
* Communicate confidently with clients and internal stakeholders
* Assist with project scoping and technical recommendations
* Identify opportunities to extend client support across digital strategy, design, marketing, content, and web maintenance services
Key Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in best practices in UI, UX, Usability and Accessibility Standards
* Strong design thinking, practices and execution
* Accurately represent design concepts in code, maintaining consistency and quality
* Experience with Webflow or similar
* Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress and Craft CMS; Shopify, Sanity, or Webflow is a plus
* At least 3‐5 years of experience in an Australian agency setting
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development/Design or similar experience
Benefits
* A Team That Cares: Every voice is valued, from intern to director.
* Innovation at Its Core: Continuous learning and pushing boundaries.
* Work‐Life Balance: Hybrid work environment with respect for finishing time.
* A Culture of Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
* A Certified Great Place to Work: Recognised as the 6th best workplace in 2024.
Application Process
We embrace inclusivity and diversity in our hiring process, seeking a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. Applicants must be based in Melbourne, have working rights, and meet the skills and experience outlined above. Only successful applicants will be contacted. No recruiters please.
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