FRONTSTEPS
Lead UX Designer & Manager (Onsite)
FRONTSTEPS, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
FRONTSTEPS is the nation's most comprehensive Community Management platform that simplifies how management companies and homeowner associations connect, operate, and optimize modern communities and management companies. With a focus on mobile-first technology and best-in-class user experiences, our platform makes it easy for community leaders to collaborate and drive prosperous communities and management companies.
At FRONTSTEPS, we know that we cannot build a community-focused platform without actively investing in our team. That's why you're here. Our internal FRONTSTEPS community is built upon talented people that get their hands dirty, engage in problem solving, and ultimately make our platform the most competitive service on the market.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our engineering team prioritizes creating excellent systems via rapid iterations, collaboration, and peer review. We are a DESIGN FIRST organization, and we are looking for a Lead 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 entire portfolio.
As the Lead Designer you will be working with highly skilled teams of Product Managers, Product Owners and Senior Engineers delivering multiple product lines and supporting our corporate web presence. You will be responsible for managing the design elements within our Software Development Life Cycle for each product.
This position may be based In Denver CO. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Overall responsibility for revising the User Experience of each product and new productsDesign new features within each product and cross product featuresFind common ground between product sets to bring cohesion to each productPlan and illustrate concepts by designing rough layouts of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aestheticsCoordinate with internal teams, including Marketing, in the design concept phase through completion of a projectObtain approval of concepts by preparing rough layouts for reviewMaintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societiesEstablish processes to resolve dependencies and communicate clearly with stakeholders for smoother releasesCoordinate with the Product organization on delivering to the communicated roadmapHelp the Development team improve the overall product experience with a focus on usability and a delightful user experienceMaintain a working prototype of selected products for use by the product and Sales teams presenting to current and prospective customersProvide supervisory and leadership responsibilities for the design team members, managing their career development and ensuring day-to-day excellence in delivering exceptional designsPerforms other duties as requested by managementSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS or equivalent work experience preferredYou want to be part of something that is GRAND, and you want to take responsibility for delivering excellenceExtensive experience with FIGMA for designing software featuresExtensive experience with FIGMA for building prototypesExperience with Web, Mobile, and Desktop designsYou have good communication and organizational skillsYou can articulate concepts well and drive to your visionGreat creativityYou have experience leading a diverse team of quality designersAbility to think out of the boxStaying current with the latest trends in software design and usabilityYou love fostering career growth and building a strong team cultureYou enjoy working collaboratively with product managers to build quality productsYou understand that celebrating accomplishments is just as important as looking for ways to improveIn-depth knowledge of design and software development processes and best practicesFamiliar with and can design to ADA complianceExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong supervisory and leadership skills
$120,000 - $160,000 a year
This position will be based onsite in our Denver, CO Headquarters and pays an annual salary of $120,000 - $160,000.
This position will remain open through at least September 30th, 2024.
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, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At FRONTSTEPS, we know that we cannot build a community-focused platform without actively investing in our team. That's why you're here. Our internal FRONTSTEPS community is built upon talented people that get their hands dirty, engage in problem solving, and ultimately make our platform the most competitive service on the market.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our engineering team prioritizes creating excellent systems via rapid iterations, collaboration, and peer review. We are a DESIGN FIRST organization, and we are looking for a Lead 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 entire portfolio.
As the Lead Designer you will be working with highly skilled teams of Product Managers, Product Owners and Senior Engineers delivering multiple product lines and supporting our corporate web presence. You will be responsible for managing the design elements within our Software Development Life Cycle for each product.
This position may be based In Denver CO. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Overall responsibility for revising the User Experience of each product and new productsDesign new features within each product and cross product featuresFind common ground between product sets to bring cohesion to each productPlan and illustrate concepts by designing rough layouts of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aestheticsCoordinate with internal teams, including Marketing, in the design concept phase through completion of a projectObtain approval of concepts by preparing rough layouts for reviewMaintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societiesEstablish processes to resolve dependencies and communicate clearly with stakeholders for smoother releasesCoordinate with the Product organization on delivering to the communicated roadmapHelp the Development team improve the overall product experience with a focus on usability and a delightful user experienceMaintain a working prototype of selected products for use by the product and Sales teams presenting to current and prospective customersProvide supervisory and leadership responsibilities for the design team members, managing their career development and ensuring day-to-day excellence in delivering exceptional designsPerforms other duties as requested by managementSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS or equivalent work experience preferredYou want to be part of something that is GRAND, and you want to take responsibility for delivering excellenceExtensive experience with FIGMA for designing software featuresExtensive experience with FIGMA for building prototypesExperience with Web, Mobile, and Desktop designsYou have good communication and organizational skillsYou can articulate concepts well and drive to your visionGreat creativityYou have experience leading a diverse team of quality designersAbility to think out of the boxStaying current with the latest trends in software design and usabilityYou love fostering career growth and building a strong team cultureYou enjoy working collaboratively with product managers to build quality productsYou understand that celebrating accomplishments is just as important as looking for ways to improveIn-depth knowledge of design and software development processes and best practicesFamiliar with and can design to ADA complianceExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong supervisory and leadership skills
$120,000 - $160,000 a year
This position will be based onsite in our Denver, CO Headquarters and pays an annual salary of $120,000 - $160,000.
This position will remain open through at least September 30th, 2024.
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, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.