Published: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:15:56 GMT
Position: Senior Independent UX/UI Designer at A·Team
A·Team is a venture capital-backed company that connects senior independent UX/UI designers, developers, and product managers with high-growth companies looking for top talent. Our platform offers hand-picked, contract-based opportunities for designers to work on meaningful projects with companies backed by renowned investors such as a16z, YC, Softbank, General Catalyst, and more. Since our launch in May 2020, A·Team has helped independent designers earn over $85 million.
As a member of A·Team, you can expect:
– High-paying and impactful missions from audacious companies, with rates ranging from $90-$150/hr.
– The opportunity to work with vetted, fascinating clients on projects that matter. We carefully select our clients through trusted referrals and have worked with well-known companies such as Lyft, McGraw Hill, ClearCo, Pepsi, and Walmart, as well as new unicorns and startups backed by a16z, YC, Softbank, and others.
– Collaboration with a diverse community of talented designers. We prioritize forming small and diverse product teams, as our clients with larger budgets and high-impact work prefer to work with teams rather than individuals.
– Full autonomy to choose the projects that excite you. We understand that the most talented designers often have multiple commitments and never pressure our team members to take on more than they can handle. If at any point you feel that A·Team is not the right fit for you, you are free to leave or pause your involvement.
– Exclusive off-the-record gatherings for open and meaningful discussions. We aim to create micro-communities for our top designers to connect and become friends based on their shared interests.
Benefits of working with A·Team:
– Keep 100% of what you earn. Our platform charges a small, transparent fee on top of your rate, meaning you get to keep all the money you earn.
– Access to a diverse range of missions that align with your interests and expertise.
– The opportunity to work with world-class founders, fast-growing companies, and non-tech incumbents looking to build revolutionary software.
– The chance to be part of a small team (usually 3-4 people) responsible for building ambitious software from scratch.
– The freedom to guide the project strategy and execute the chosen solution, whether the client has a clear vision or needs guidance.
– The ability to pursue your craft with autonomy and work on a variety of new and exciting products.
Who A·Team is looking for:
– Senior UX/UI designers who have left large companies or high-growth startups in pursuit of more autonomy in their work.
– Individuals who prefer consistent contract work over a full-time role and enjoy collaborating with other top-tier designers.
– While most of our team members work independently, we also welcome those who are employed full-time (but interested in testing out client work), bootstrapping a side project, or looking for their next big thing.
Who A·Team is NOT for:
– Those seeking small, one-off projects.
– Individuals looking to build simple websites using platforms like WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace.
– Early-stage designers with less than 4 years of experience or recent graduates from university or bootcamp programs (unless they have relevant experience).
Our long-term vision:
A·Team is not just a company, but a new type of company for a new kind of independent software builder. We call these individuals “unhirables” because traditional companies are unable to hire them full-time, yet they possess the skills and desire to do their most meaningful work in small, autonomous, and distributed expert teams. To secure the best missions for our team members, we have raised over $60 million from top investors such as Insight Ventures, Tiger Global, NFX, RocNation, and influential individuals like the former CEO of Upwork, the founders of Fiverr and Lemonade, Apple’s Global Head of Recruiting, YC Partner Aaron Harris, Wharton’s Adam Grant, and Duke’s Dan Ariely.
How to apply:
To join A·Team, follow these steps:
1. Go to our website: https://build.a.team/remotivedesignerreferral
2. Mention “Remotive” in your application.
3. Fill out a short application form. We value your time and focus on seeing your work rather than lengthy application materials.
4. If there is a potential fit, we will reach out to you for further discussion.
We are excited to see the amazing work you have created and look forward to speaking with you about joining our team at A·Team. Apply link
