FRONTSTEPS is hiring: UX / UI Designer (Onsite) in Denver

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

We are seeking a UX/UI Designer who is not only passionate about creating intuitive, elegant designs but also excels at understanding and translating complex systems into seamless user experiences. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a design-first organization and collaborate with talented teams across the company to modernize our suite of products. A bonus if you have experience transforming legacy products into modern, user-friendly designs.

This individual contributor role will collaborate with Design, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, and QA teams to deliver six distinct product lines. You will be responsible for driving the user experience design process across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for each product. The position is based in Denver, Colorado and requires onsite work. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Quickly grasp the intricacies of our software products and workflows to design solutions that meet user needs.
• Integral part of the redesign of established legacy products, transitioning them into cohesive, modern experiences.
• Revise and enhance the user experience across all products, ensuring consistency and usability.
• Conceptualize and design new features within individual products and for cross-product integrations.
• Maintain and expand our design system in Figma, ensuring all developed user experiences align with it.
• Identify opportunities to create unified experiences across our product suite.
• Develop rough layouts, including art, copy arrangements, sizing, and style, that align with usability and aesthetic goals.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Marketing and Product Management, from concept to project completion.
• Develop and present design concepts and prototypes to gather feedback and achieve alignment.
• Participate in live discussions and brainstorming sessions to develop immediate, actionable solutions to design challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences, to ensure designs meet varied needs.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalence work experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in modernizing or redesigning legacy software products.
• Strong ability to understand complex systems and translate them into user-friendly designs.
• Expertise in managing and contributing to a collaborative design system like Figma.
• Proven ability to ensure consistency across multiple product lines.
• A passion for creating intuitive user experiences that solve real-world problems.
• Comfort with live solutioning and adapting designs on the fly based on feedback.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and audiences.
• Proficiency in creating designs for web, mobile, and desktop platforms.

$115,000 - $135,000 a year

This position is a full-time, onsite role based out of FRONTSTEPS' headquarters in Denver, CO. This role pays an annual salary of $115,000 - $135,000.

This position will remain open through January 31st, 2025.

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.