UX/UI Designer

Responsibilities

Collaborative design partner in iterative product development cycle from discovery to delivery, translating ideas and business requirements into pragmatic and effective product solutions that balance both user and business needs
Design, execute and analyze qualitative and quantitative studies; recognize and communicate trends in large amounts of user and stakeholder data and ability to communicate to Product Managers, other designers, business stakeholders, and developers.
Lead discovery and framing exercises for the ideation and concepting phases of product development, including mind-mapping, user flows, persona creation, journey maps, etc.
Design intuitive, user-friendly solutions for iOS, Android, and web apps; correctly defining and implementing HIG and Material Design standards
Experience in Information Architecture best practices and implementation
Communicate regularly with front and back-end developers in order to correctly define scope, problem solve, and iterate designs
Produce deliverables that convey user and stakeholder needs including logic maps, user flows, sketches, wireframes, mockups, live style guides, and assets
Effectively incorporate interactions of industrial product (hardware and firmware) with UI for native and web applications
Apply and utilize human-centered design techniques in order to provide modern, clean, and usable designs; quick implementation of design iterations based on usability testing, QA, and product roadmap goals; correctly and quickly create and export assets
Communicate limitations, scope, and timeframes associated with native application iteration and feature creation.
Help establish best practices, documentation, and standards that will support sustainable, successful growth of the design team and maintain innovation velocity
Anticipated 70/30 split of UI/UX work

Skills

BA degree and/or equivalent work experience in interaction design, visual design, product design, web design, and/or graphic design
2+ years in utilization of true iOS and Android standard design guidelines (strong HIG and Material Design examples in portfolio)
2+ years experience in mind mapping, logic maps, cognitive recognition, user flows, and other human-centered design techniques
5+ years working with common design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision, Axure, Marvel, Zeplin, etc.
Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum and Stage Gate development process
Strong portfolio of modern native app (iOS and Android) examples
Web app, dashboard, and e-commerce design and interaction experience a plus
Hardware/firmware integration with software a plus
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-functional team doing product development
Excellent active listening, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and time management skills, especially in Agile Stage Gate startup environment
Strong verbal/written communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Enthusiastic to develop innovative technology for positive social change

Benefits

💼 Join incredible team that values: Education, Empathy, and Engagement
🏙️ We love having our team in Denver
💰 Compensation is provided to make that process easier
🌴 Open vacation policy (Unlimited PTO)
🦷 Full benefits (Dental and Vision included)
🍻 Company happy hours are optional, but encouraged