Remote UI Design Engineer in Portsmouth

As a proud B-Corp we focus on using business as a force for good. We do this by balancing out people and planet with profit. For every Mindful Chef recipe box bought we donate the equivalent of a school meal to a child in a less developed country (over 20 million meals donated and counting...) and we have also pledged to go Net Zero by 2030.

What we are looking for:

• We're looking for a design-focused engineer to craft exceptional, user-centric interfaces using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• This is an interface first role working in our Ruby on Rails codebase, where your primary responsibility will be building clean, responsive and accessible interfaces and experiences that empower our customers and our internal teams.
• Collaborating closely with our product team and pairing with a Rails engineer, you’ll bring designs, features and products to life following our 6-week cycle Shape Up process.

You are:

• Experienced with the modern web, and able to write HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Comfortable working alongside Rails to apply your designs to implemented code with oversight and feedback.
• Comfortable with using design software tools like Figma to accomplish simple tasks.
• Have good visual taste and design sensibilities, but may sometimes require support from a senior designer.
• Care about creating accessible, intuitive, and visually appealing interfaces and have a high attention to these details.
• Able to run and own small-batch projects (2-weeks) from concept to delivery alongside a backend engineer.

You will:

• Work on our customer facing website and our internal backoffice web apps to enable our kitchen and operation teams to serve our customers high quality and healthy meals.
• Identify and implement improvements to user experience, accessibility, performance and code quality across our interfaces.
• Work on projects within 6-week cycles to design and build new features, and improve existing functionality.
• Document and build out our internal design system, components, and base stylesheets as changes are made.
• Communicate what you’re working on in team calls, and async updates.

What you'll be working with:

• Tech Stack: Ruby on Rails, Hotwire (Turbo, and Stimulus), Tailwind v4.
• Design Tools: Figma.
• Workflow: GitHub for version control and CI/CD, Shape Up methodology.

Why us?

• A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
• Flexibility of remote (UK only) or hybrid working from our office based in Wandsworth.
• Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
• Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
• Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
• Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays).
• Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
• Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.

About us:

• We are MINDFUL. This is intrinsic to everything we do. From the healthy recipes we design, to the local, expert and caring suppliers we select and the way we treat each other, our customers and our environment.
• We are PERSONAL. We started Mindful Chef with our friends and families as customers and those are the kind of relationships we want to maintain however big we grow.
• We are UNAFRAID. We want to be the best – to challenge conventions, to think differently and be imaginative in how we solve problems.

Equal Opportunities:

At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone’s differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team. We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it's a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart. We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater innovation, creativity, and harmony in the workplace. Together we celebrate diversity, and together, we are better.