UI / UX Designer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

$50K/yr - $90K/yr

Entry Level

York Space Systems is an innovative aerospace company specializing in spacecraft solutions. They are seeking a UI/UX Designer to create intuitive designs for a web-based application used to monitor and control spacecraft operations.

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Responsibilities

Translate customer and operator requirements into clean, intuitive designs
Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that work within and contribute to an existing design system
Collaborate with designers, product managers, developers, and mission operators to refine requirements and incorporate feedback
Maintain and organize design files and document design decisions
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Required

1-2 years of UI/UX design experience, including internships and academic or personal projects
Proficiency in Figma, including components, auto-layout, and design system workflows
Experience creating wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
Experience defining user flows and identifying friction points
Eagerness to continue to learn and improve
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to proactively seek information and guidance when encountering vague or confusing requirements
Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance
Design portfolio demonstrating UI/UX work from previous projects, internships, or academic work

Preferred

Experience designing dark mode exclusive applications
Experience designing for colorblind accessibility
Familiarity with frontend development concepts such as component-based architecture or responsive layout