Job brief
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