Overview

Every year, people across the world spend nearly one trillion dollars on groceries. It’s an industry that’s been around for centuries. Food itself, however, has been a constant in people’s lives since the beginning of time. Yes, sustenance is essential, but it’s also much more than that. Food can be a part of a daily ritual or a special moment that resonates with people on a meaningful and emotional level. It can be a much-needed break in a long day, a taste that brings back memories, a creative experiment, a shared meal with loved ones, or even comfort during a hard time. Whether it’s a special occasion or an everyday occurrence, it should always be easy for people to get the ingredients they need.

The Instacart Design Team is dedicated to making grocery shopping effortless for everyone and finding solutions to large-scale challenges that will forever change the way people feed themselves and their loved ones.

About the Role 

As a key team member for Order Experience, your mission is to streamline and simplify what it takes for an order to go through its final stages from cart, to checkout to delivery. You will be working on a dynamic surface that involves close collaboration with various teams to implement seamless ordering and delivery experiences for our product. You will be thinking about the end to end experience.

As the designer in this role, your focus will be on enhancing the experience for users, spanning from cart management and checkout to multiplayer shopping. You'll work behind the scenes to create seamless and enjoyable journeys, ensuring that from the moment customers click "checkout" to the joyful doorstep delivery, their experience is nothing short of delightful. Your task will be to bring your creative touch to streamline processes, improve user satisfaction and clarity, and make a lasting impression at every step of the purchasing journey. If you're passionate about transforming transactions into memorable moments, this role is your canvas.

About the Team 

The order experience team’s  mission is to enhance the checkout and delivery process, a crucial step in the consumer funnel, with direct impact on business outcomes. They contribute significantly to the implementation of major initiatives on the consumer app. The team is unique for its central position, sitting at the core of various teams and playing a pivotal role in bringing significant developments to fruition. Our team focused on various innovative projects, aiming to streamline the final step in fulfilling customer orders from zero to one.

About the Job 

We’re seeking a creative problem solver that can bring definition to complex and ambiguous problems, then generate strategically broad options and lead us through to narrowing in on the right solution. You’ll use your full range of skills including business thinking, product strategy, strategic design, interaction design, and visual design to define and solve problems to create amazing experiences. You’ll partner with Research, Product, Data Science, Engineering, and Content Design to identify new opportunities, create and test directions, and deliver holistic solutions that are impactful, usable, and lovable.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5  years of experience as a product/UX designer
• You love fast-paced environments
• You are deeply curious and think of your role very broadly
• You are a design generalist who can drive the process end-to-end
• You are a product person who thinks deeply about business and product challenges
• You are detail-oriented while being able to see the big picture
• You can move fluidly between long-term vision and near-term execution
• You have been a thought leader across many cross-functional teams
• You are an excellent storyteller and communicator
• You are self-aware
• Strong case studies showcasing your end-to-end process from problem definition to final solution and impact on users and the business

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.
• Proven capacity to analyze user data, interpret feedback to guide design decisions and enhance user experience.
• Capable of translating user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives into intuitive designs, especially within e-commerce.
• Previous experience in e-commerce or service applications with complex user interactions and multiplayer functionalities.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure inclusive digital interfaces for all users, including those with disabilities.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and efficient motion graphics artist to join our growing team. You will be partnering with internal creatives and producers to create visually stunning and strategically effective motion graphics for Tubi Originals trailers. The right fit for this role will be someone who has 5+ years of motion design experience, within an Entertainment environment. The ideal candidate should be passionate about all aspects of typography, design, and animation. Candidates must demonstrate an excellent knowledge of industry standard design programs for the creation of high-end motion graphic design projects from sketch to finish. This position requires at least 5+ years of work experience in Theatrical Motion Graphics.

This role is remote.

Responsibilities:

• 2D and 3D design and animation of motion graphics for concurrent projects including trailers, main title designs, graphics packages, transitions, and more for a broad range of content genres including Entertainment, B2B, and Corporate
• Concept original designs and present as style frames, storyboards, or mood boards
• Re-versioning existing campaigns to ensure that new elements match provided footage and seamlessly composite together in accordance with creative direction
• Export and deliver appropriate files to the provided specifications
• Track and organize graphics software, stock assets, plugins, assets, style-guides, and naming conventions in compliance with Tubi standards and practices
• Apply expert understanding of the post-production process and how graphics and editorial come together to create high-impact content 
• Demonstrate a strong design POV with an eye for color, composition, and typography
• Develop systems for creating top-notch work within a short timeline
• Champion design innovation, test and learn, and apply new design practices
• Ability to select the right assets for your concepts (stock textures, elements, etc.)
• Collaborate and communicate clearly with key stakeholders, including Creative Director and Project Managers, and Editors to maintain best practices and meet design project deadlines
• Manage a variety of design projects simultaneously

Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience designing motion graphics for Entertainment properties at an agency, studio, or in-house network 
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (primarily After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop, including related plugins)
• Expert technical knowledge of post-production process, file formats, and delivery specs for Digital, Social, Theatrical, and Broadcast platforms
• Exceptional design, layout, and typography skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
• Able to effectively communicate creative ideas within a collaborative environment
• Highly organized workflow to ensure seamless project exchange between colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with an understanding of how to prioritize your to-do’s and time manage your day-to-day in order to meet milestones and deadlines
• High level of initiative and flexibility
• Exceptional knowledge of design best practices and the ability to apply that thinking to your own projects
• Ability to work separately or as part of a creative team to create exceptional artwork depending on project needs
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Be a team player, solutions oriented thinker 
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, or related field 
• Passionate fan of Movies & TV

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As Sr. UX Designer III, you’ll work in collaboration with your teammates and the customer, you will work to develop the best possible overall product experience for the user by applying Human Centered Design (HCD) principles for user website experiences.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessedwithour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Develop and champion a human-centered design strategy that aligns with the program's mission and goals. Advocate for user-centric approaches at all levels of decision-making.
• Plan, conduct, and analyze user research activities to gain deep insights into user behaviors, needs, and pain points. Translate research findings into actionable design recommendations.
• Drive the creation of intuitive, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing cloud and platform service interfaces and experiences that prioritize user needs while meeting technical requirements and security standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between design vision and technical feasibility.
• Lead the creation of prototypes and mockups to visualize design concepts and interactions. Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on user feedback.
• Advocate for inclusive design principles and ensure that the services are accessible to individuals with diverse abilities and needs.
• Establish and maintain design guidelines, patterns, and best practices that promote consistency and coherence across the program's cloud services.
• Engage with government agencies, end-users, and stakeholders to gather feedback, build relationships, and refine design strategies.
• Create and champion human-centered solutions across a portfolio of high-profile programs.
• Mentor and collaborate with designers across the organization.
• Tailor organizational best practices and playbooks for specific customers and domains.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• An active or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
• 9+ years of experience leading human-centered design efforts, preferably in large-scale cloud development or government projects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful design projects and the ability to articulate design rationale.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc.
• Expertise in user research techniques, usability testing, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse design team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey design concepts and principles to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of information technologies including cloud, service delivery models, and government processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
• Problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and a passion for driving positive user experiences in complex environments.
• Experience mentoring and leading other designers, including contributing to or leading a Design Community of Practice

Like we said, we arebig fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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