UI Designer Software Applications (freelance, remote)

Who we are

Management consultants do the talking, blended executes and delivers.

We help our clients stay ahead of their competition by blending unique cross-platform experience design with well-versed engineering expertise across diverse customer touchpoints. The team at blended.io is looking for a talented software UI Designer focused on concept, visual design, and design definitions (for implementation).

IMPORTANT: If your work mainly showcases projects in branding, art direction, or offline products, please demonstrate (not just tell in writing) why you are the right person for the job.

What you have done

We value practical experience over formal degrees. You must prove that you have done a great job in the past and can deliver on your promises.

• At least 1-3 years of experience working on mid- to highly complex applications, systems, and architectures (a landing page is not software)
• Experience working in teams delivering software solutions to startups, SMBs, or corporations
• Proven track record of establishing application structure through content layouts and navigation design
• Excellent knowledge of current best practices and trends
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in practicing lean UX approaches
• Good at presenting designs and articulating design decisions
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, especially important for remote collaboration
• Experience with Agile methodologies is preferred

Preferred knowledge in:

• Experience with Sketch and InVision is a plus
• Experience working on B2B products

What you will support (not limited to)

• Remote, freelance collaboration that lasts
• Build and define visual UIs based on experience, current trends, and future outlooks
• Develop and maintain design wireframes, style guides, and specifications
• Create UI specifications for implementation with frontend developers
• Work with Sketch, Omnigraffle, and/or Axure depending on project needs
• Collaborate in an agile environment to fully implement designed experiences
• Work with talented engineers to ensure services and solutions are usable and successful
• Be involved in the entire UX process from research to implementation

Why we do, what we do

At blended.io, we believe that top-notch digital services and physical products require a deep understanding of engineering combined with a holistic approach to User Experience. Success depends on both engineering and design expertise working together.