Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.
We are seeking a User Experience/Product Designer on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role will develop, create, and modify user interfaces through an understanding of end-user needs. You will be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming the next great product innovation to tweaking pixels right before launch. You will be expected to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design, and visual design skills, and you will own the experience for a wide area of the product. This role will be 100% remote but must live near one of these locations: Denver, CO, New York, NY, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Burlingame, CA.
What You'll Do:
Engage with the business development team and/or customer early on to seek a deeper appreciation of the customers’ business problems/goals
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications
Design flows and experiences that are simple and elegant
Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into something useful and valuable
Design flows and experiences that are incredibly simple and elegant
Contribute to high-level strategic decisions with the rest of the product and executive teams
Give and solicit feedback from other designers in order to continually raise the bar for quality
Partner with Product Managers, engineers, researchers, and content strategists to oversee the user experience of a product from conception until launch
Must-Haves:
Experience in software design and development
Experience in professional UI (user interface) development
Experience with data-driven UI development
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
Front-end programming
Experience in building and shipping applications or software
Provide URL featuring examples of interaction design work
Demonstrated experience with end-to-end (hybrid UX and UI) product design
Education:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred
Hours & Location:
M-F, 40 hours/week. This role will be 100% remote but must be located near one of the mentioned cities.
Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)
Remote Options: The position is 100% remote but must live near one of the locations below:
Houston, TX
Denver, CO ($66.19 - $81.19)
New York, NY ($83.80 - $98.80)
Los Angeles, CA ($74.42 - $89.42)
San Diego, CA ($66.19 - $81.19)
Burlingame, CA ($86.49 - $101.49)