UX / UI Designer (Remote)

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado with additional offices in Arizona and California, FRONTSTEPS is a SaaS company with a resident engagement platform to empower communities to be safe, informed, and efficient. More than 23,000 communities nationwide that s 4.4 million homeowners are covered by FRONTSTEPS services! We deliver solutions that simplify how management companies, homeowner associations, builders, and security & patrol experts build, connect, operate, and secure modern communities. With a focus on mobile-first technology and best-in-class integrations, our products make it easy for community leaders and homeowners to communicate, collaborate, and drive a more prosperous community.

FRONTSTEPS is guided by the core values of 1) developing our people, 2) taking care of the customer at all times, 3) moving with purpose and urgency, 4) being open, honest, and transparent, 5) innovating and failing forward, and 6) being courageous.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Our engineering team prioritizes creating excellent systems via rapid iterations, collaboration, and peer review. We are a DESGIN FIRST organization, and we are looking for a UX / UI Designer who will own and drive the overall designs of our suite of products. This individual will actively mentor individuals working on various designs as well as consolidate our branding and user experiences across our current portfolio.

As the UX / UI Designer, you will be working with highly skilled teams of Product Managers, Product Owners and Senior Engineers delivering 6 different product lines. You will be responsible for managing the design elements within our Software Development Life Cycle for each product.

This position may be based remotely in the U.S. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for revising the User Experience of each product
• Design new features within each product and cross product features
• Find common ground between product sets to bring cohesion to each product
• Plan and illustrate concepts by designing rough layouts of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetics
• Coordinate with internal teams, including marketing, in the design concept phase through completion of a project
• Obtain approval of concepts by preparing rough layouts for review
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies
• Establish processes to resolve dependencies and communicate clearly with stakeholders for smoother releases
• Coordinate with the Product organization on delivering to the communicated roadmap
• Help the Development team improve the overall product experience with a focus on usability and a delightful user experience
• Perform other related duties as requested by management

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
If you're on the fence about whether you meet all of the requirements for this role, please apply!

• You have a BA / BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• You have 7+ years of experience I UX / UI design (preferred)
• You have prior team lead experience (preferred)
• You have extensive experience with FIGMA for designing software features
• You have extensive experience with FIGMA for building prototypes
• You have experience with Web, Mobile, and Desktop designs
• You have good communication and organizational skills
• You can articulate concepts well and drive to your vision
• Great creativity
• You have experience leading a diverse team of quality designers
• You are skilled at creatively solving problems and thinking out of the box
• You stay current with the latest trends in software design and usability
• You love fostering career growth and building a strong team culture
• You enjoy working collaboratively with product managers to build quality products
• You understand that celebrating accomplishments is just as important as looking for ways to improve
• You have in-depth knowledge of design and software development processes and best practices
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

This position may be based remotely with a salary of $115,000 - $130,000. Occasional meetings may be required in Denver headquarters.

Benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company sponsored Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Internet Reimbursement
• 401k match

FRONTSTEPS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.