PortoSpire UI/UX Designer Remote · Intern Company website

UI/UX Designer - Remote - Intern (unpaid)

About PortoSpire

As a remote-first company, we believe in hiring motivated entrepreneurial individuals who understand the value of flexibility in business and technology. Our team is composed of individuals who aren’t afraid to tackle new challenges or learn new skills. We follow a remote-first philosophy; work where it makes sense. No set schedules; work when it makes sense. We use a variety of technologies to collaborate with each other regardless of where or when. No formal sick time accrual; take time when you need it. Charity donations match 10% up to $500. Continuing education $1250/year. We commit to pay equality; all roles have the same base hourly wage plus commission. If you're up for a new challenge, come join us by checking out our current openings.

Description

Opportunity

We are looking for a talented UI Designer to create amazing user experiences. The ideal candidate should have an eye for clean and artful design, possess superior UI skills and be able to translate high-level requirements into interaction flows and artifacts, and transform them into beautiful, intuitive, and functional user interfaces.​


Contributions

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals and experience
  • Execute all visual design stages from concept through the delivery process
  • Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design challenges
  • Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
  • Present designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders to build product support
  • Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback
  • Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards

Requirements

  • UI design experience, portfolio preferred
  • Demonstrable UI design skills
  • Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other visual design and wire-framing tools
  • Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction​
  • Ability to present your designs and sell your solutions to various stakeholders
  • Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
  • Staying current with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping desired
  • Experience working in or exposure to Agile/Scrum development processes
  • Working towards BS/MS in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or related desired


Salary

$0 - $0 per hour