Senior UX/UI Developer

Location: Costa Rica

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Creative and Product Design team!

Who We Are

At SweetRush, we believe that when you put people at the center of business, magic happens. As a global leader in learning and development, we blend high-end storytelling, emerging tech like AI and VR, and deep psychological insights to help organizations—from iconic global brands to essential nonprofits—flourish. We are a remote-first, tight-knit community built on a foundation of radical empathy and creative excellence. Our work isn’t just about the awards we win with incredible partners such as Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others; it’s about balancing profit with a genuine desire to spread good in the world. If you are a caring innovator who believes work should be life-centered and impactful, then this is where you come in…

About the Opportunity  

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Senior UX/UI Developer to join our Learning and Development team based in Costa Rica. In this dual-focus role, you will serve as the primary web designer for our education platform—owning the end-to-end user experience from wireframes to production-ready interfaces—while also producing executive-quality graphic assets for C-level presentations, social media campaigns, digital banners, and marketing collateral. If you thrive at the intersection of thoughtful user experience design and polished visual storytelling, this is the role for you.

Location: Costa Rica (Remote)
Contract Type: W2
Project Duration: 12 months
Project Capacity: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

SweetRush is a remote organization, and as such, all resources must be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and generally be available during established working hours.

Your Impact and Responsibilities 

Essential functions include:

• Own the complete UX/UI design lifecycle for the education platform—from discovery and wireframing through high-fidelity prototyping to production-ready handoff.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations to continuously refine the learner experience and interface usability.
• Design responsive, accessible, and visually engaging web interfaces that follow WCAG standards and mobile-first best practices.
• Build and maintain a scalable design system (UI components, style guides, interaction patterns) to ensure visual and functional consistency across the platform.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and instructional designers to translate learning objectives into intuitive digital experiences.
• Create executive-quality visual assets for C-level presentations, board decks, investor materials, and leadership communications.
• Design compelling promotional and marketing materials including social media graphics, digital banners, email campaign visuals, landing pages, and paid ad creatives.
• Develop branded collateral such as brochures, one-pagers, event materials, and product launch campaigns that maintain brand consistency and visual excellence.
• Support the marketing team with rapid-turnaround design requests for time-sensitive campaigns and announcements.
• Champion and evolve the brand identity across all digital and print touchpoints, managing a shared asset library of templates, brand assets, and iconography.

What You Bring - Required Skills 

• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, web design, and/or graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in both disciplines.
• Proven experience designing for web-based platforms or SaaS products, ideally within the education, e-learning, or learning and development industry.
• Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD), including prototyping and design handoff workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, executive-level visual assets for presentations, marketing campaigns, and corporate communications.
• Strong command of responsive design, mobile-first principles, and a solid understanding of HTML/CSS fundamentals.
• Experience with user research methodologies, usability testing, and translating research insights into actionable design improvements.
• Excellent visual communication skills with a keen eye for typography, color theory, layout composition, and brand consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balance competing priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• A portfolio or body of work that demonstrates range across web/platform design and marketing/corporate creative.

 Bonus Skills  

• Experience with motion graphics or animation tools (After Effects, Lottie, Rive) for micro-interactions or promotional video content.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), instructional design principles, or SCORM/xAPI standards.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular to facilitate seamless developer collaboration.
• Experience with A/B testing, conversion rate optimization, or data-driven design decision-making.
• Background in video editing or multimedia content production.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1+) and inclusive design practices.

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Call to Action: Submit Your Resume!

Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!

Please note: We're all about remote work and have collaborators based all around the world; however, SweetRush is a US-based company, and English is our primary language. If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in English.

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