IQGeo
Job Summary
IQGeo is seeking a UI/UX Designer to support our Web and Mobile Software engineering and implementation efforts for domestic and international enterprise customers. This role joins a dynamic team that enjoys working with complex applications and products that utilize software, GIS, engineering, and problem-solving skills. Our flexible scheduling and outstanding benefits support success in a highly creative, innovative, and energetic company.
Our Engineering teams are in Cambridge (UK), Denver (USA), Salt Lake City (USA), and Ghent (Belgium) and are responsible for designing and developing our geospatial products which are available both as cloud services and for on-premises deployment. As a UI/UX Designer, you will work across and closely with the Engineering team to ensure all user interfaces are designed well and have a consistent look and feel. The role is expected to be capable of working independently, and as a team member, and should have working experience as a UI/UX Designer.
Responsibilities
Investigate user experience design requirements for all products from product management, delivery, partners, and customers
Develop and conceptualize a UI/UX design strategy for the product suite
Produce high-quality design solutions through wireframes, graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes
Design consistent UI elements including dialogs, screens, and navigation menus
Work with software engineers to ensure designs are adhered to and implemented as designed
Test and validate UI elements in all products
Provide advice and guidance to software engineers for UI implementation
Set and implement style standards (and Style Guide) on typography and graphic design
Own, maintain, and direct design of IQGeo applications
Required Skills & Experience
Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks
Comfortable presenting design ideas to a variety of audiences
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
Comfortable managing work across a variety of applications and development teams simultaneously
Portfolio of professional UI/UX design solutions for mobile and browser applications
Expert knowledge of the following technologies:
HTML
CSS
Design tools (ideally Figma)
US citizenship or permanent residency required
Desirable Experience using Software Lifecycle and Planning tools such as Jira
Experience working in an Agile environment
Knowledge of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) or web mapping
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree in UI/UX Design or related field and/or equivalent experience.
What's In it For You Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance: monthly premiums are paid 100% for employee, spouse, and family! No contribution to benefit plan!
STD/LTD insurance fully paid.
Generous PTO with 8 paid holidays plus 2 "floating" holidays.
Paid charity/volunteering day each year.
Enhanced maternity leave policy (full-pay 3 months, half-pay 3 additional months) after 2 years of service.
401k Safe Harbor contribution, fully vested day one.
Mentor program.
Home office support for remote workers.
Flexible Working
We support hybrid and flexible working arrangements for all employees. We understand that life for many people involves school runs, care giving, or exercising!
Work Permits & Visas
You must already have the right to work permanently in United States.
IQGeo is not able to sponsor work permits.
About IQGeo
IQGeo™ is based in Cambridge, UK with regional offices in the United States, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Malaysia, and Japan. We are supported by a global network of highly skilled partners. Originally founded as Ubisense Ltd in 2002, the IQGeo brand was launched in January 2019 after the company was split into two separate businesses. Led by a team of geospatial technology pioneers, the IQGeo Platform software was first launched in 2010 and has an impressive pedigree in the telco, communications, and utility industries. In 2020, IQGeo acquired OSPInsight, a provider of fiber network management software, and in 2022 IQGeo acquired Comsof, a world leader in automated network design, headquartered in Belgium.
Today, IQGeo is the leader in introducing modern web and mobile geospatial applications into the communications and utility industries.