About the Role

As a UI Designer at Custody X Change, you will be an integral part of a small, remote team dedicated to enhancing a web application that supports co-parenting after separation or divorce. This position is vital for ensuring that our product meets the needs of families navigating difficult situations, providing them with tools to communicate effectively and manage their schedules. In your first few months, you will focus on understanding customer feedback, particularly regarding mobile usability, and work towards designing a mobile-first experience that enhances user engagement and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• You will engage with customers to gather insights on how our current product design falls short of their needs, which is essential for driving meaningful improvements.
• Based on customer feedback, you will create design solutions that are both user-friendly and aligned with the development team’s capabilities.
• Your role will involve validating these design improvements with user testing, ensuring that changes genuinely enhance the user experience.
• As part of an iterative process, you will continuously refine your designs based on user input and usability research.
• You will collaborate closely with developers to ensure that your designs are executed faithfully, maintaining high-quality standards throughout the development process.
• In addition to working on mobile solutions, you will also assess how these improvements can be integrated into the desktop experience, ensuring consistency across platforms.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work and achievements.
• Proven experience in conducting customer research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential for collaborating with a diverse team and engaging with customers.
• You must be self-motivated, demonstrating the ability to work independently and tackle design challenges effectively.
• Experience with design tools and software such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD is highly desirable.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunities to enhance your UI design skills, particularly in mobile-first design approaches that are increasingly relevant in today’s technology landscape.
• Experience working in a fully remote environment, allowing for a flexible schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• The chance to contribute to a product that genuinely helps families, giving you a sense of fulfillment and purpose in your work.
• Potential for long-term involvement with a growing company, which could lead to career advancement as the team expands and evolves.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this dynamic role, please send your application to the email address below. Ensure that you include your resume in PDF format, and in the subject line, use the word “lime.” Additionally, answer the following questions in your email:
1. Where do you live?
2. Why are you a good candidate for this position? (50-100 words)
3. What salary would you be happy making for this fully remote position? Are you wanting a full-time or part-time role?
Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you!