Contract User Experience Designer at Echodyne
Kirkland, WAContractResearch and DevelopmentPosted 6 days ago
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<h3>Radar Reinvented.</h3>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).</span></p>
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<hr></div><h2><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #005cb9;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""><span class="TextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0">Echodyne</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0"> is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0">seeking </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0">Contract UX Designer to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0">assist</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0"> our in-house designer on </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0">features related to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0">the</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW5764828 BCX0">EchoWare</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0"> sof</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5764828 BCX0">tware portfolio.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW5764828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: #005cb9;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""><span class="EOP SCXW5764828 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">Contract Length - 6 months</span></span></span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 92, 185);" data-darkreader-inline-color="">ROLE OVERVIEW</span></strong></h3>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">This role </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">embedded with the core </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW1908449 BCX0">EchoWare</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0"> team and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">maintain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0"> close coordination </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0"> ensure align</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">me</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">nt</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0"> with current capabilities, long-term plans, and evolving design sta</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">nd</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">ards</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">You will work at the inter</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">section of product, engineering, solutions engineering and customers – </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">translating</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0"> user needs and business requirements into compelling experiences</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW1908449 BCX0">.</span></p>
<h3 style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #005cb9;" data-darkreader-inline-color=""><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Create user flows, mockups, and low and high-fidelity prototypes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with current UX designer to ensure alignment to overall product vision.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and iterate designs based on user feedback and stakeholder input.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure consistency with establish design systems, brand guidelines, and accessibility standards. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner closely with development teams throughout implementation to ensure design quality and fidelity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Communicate design concepts and rationale clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support and contribute to design system evolution and component libraries.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<h3><strong><span style="color: #005cb9;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE</span></strong></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of user design experience in both mobile and web.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency with using Figma as a design tool.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience supporting the iterative design process from end-to-end, including wire-frames, prototypes, user testing, and high-fidelity visuals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication skills, adept at customer interviewing and other methods of customer engagement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience creating and/or contributing to design systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making thoughtful tradeoffs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborative, detail-oriented, and customer-centric mindset.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. </span></strong></p>
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<h3><strong><span style="color: #005cb9;" data-darkreader-inline-color="">WHAT WE OFFER</span></strong></h3>
<h3>This is a non-exempt role.</h3><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">The hourly rate for this role is</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$50</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$75 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!</strong></p>
<p><strong>We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:</strong></p>
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<li>RSU (Restricted Stock Units)</li>
<li>Generous Benefits:</li>
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<li>Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you </li>
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<li>Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA</li>
<li>Virtual Care – 98Point6</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
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<li>Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)</li>
<li>Travel Assistance Insurance</li>
<li>Company Paid Life Insurance</li>
<li>Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability</li>
<li>Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)</li>
<li>401(k) match</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
<li>Prepaid Legal Program</li>
<li>Commuter Benefits</li>
<li>Paid Company Holidays</li>
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<p><span style="color: #005cb9;"><strong>All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.</strong></span></p>
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