Job Description

UI Designer

We are looking for a UX/UI Designer to continue work on our process of designing an easy to use Authoring tool and VR Simulation for First Responders.

UI/UX Designer responsibilities will include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements and building navigation components within our design system. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with tools such as Adobe Xd, Figma, or Sketch and familiarity Jira and Zeplin. If you have a portfolio of professional UI designs and UX processes that includes work in desktop applications we'd like to speak with you. If you have experience with VR/AR or game development that would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers

Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, and process flows

Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, icons,

Build page navigation buttons and search fields

Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like

Prepare and present rough drafts and finalized designs to internal teams and key stakeholders

Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)

Conduct layout adjustments based on user and internal feedback

Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images

Conduct user research with existing customers including surveys, user shadowing, and A/B testing

Requirements

Proven work experience as a UX/UI Designer or similar role

Portfolio of design projects

Knowledge of wireframing

Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Figma, Adobe Xd, or Sketch

Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders

Good time-management skills

• BS/BFA in Design, Visual Communication, Computer Science, HCI or related field