Published: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:30:41 GMT
Position: Senior Independent UX/UI Designer
Company: A·Team
A·Team is a venture capital-backed company that provides a curated platform for Senior Independent UX/UI Designers, as well as developers and product managers, to collaborate with high-growth companies on innovative projects. Our platform connects talented individuals with hand-picked clients, including those backed by renowned investors such as a16z, YC, Softbank, General Catalyst, and more.
We understand the challenges that independent engineers, designers, and product professionals often face in finding consistent, high-quality clients. That’s why A·Team only works with vetted, top-notch clients and projects that are both financially rewarding and meaningful. Since our launch in May 2020, we have helped our team members earn over $85 million.
As an A·Team member, you can expect:
– Exciting, well-paid missions with ambitious companies: Our clients offer projects that range from $90 to $150 per hour, and we only partner with clients through trusted referrals. Some of our past clients include Lyft, McGraw Hill, ClearCo, Pepsi, and other startups backed by a16z, YC, Softbank, and more.
– Collaboration with a diverse and talented group of individuals: We specialize in small, diverse product teams, as our clients prefer working with teams rather than individuals. We also try to keep friends together on projects whenever possible.
– Full autonomy: You have the freedom to choose which projects to take on, and we understand that the most skilled builders often juggle multiple projects. If you feel a project is not the right fit, you can say “no” without any pressure. You can also easily leave or pause your work with us if necessary.
– Exclusive, off-the-record gatherings: We organize small, curated events for our team members to have meaningful conversations that may be difficult to have elsewhere. Our long-term goal is to create micro-communities for the world’s top builders to connect and become friends around shared interests.
– Keep 100% of your earnings: A·Team only charges a small, transparent platform fee on top of your rate. You will receive 100% of what you earn.
How to apply:
To join A·Team, please visit https://build.a.team/remotivedesignerreferral and mention Remotive. Our application process is short, and we are more interested in seeing your previous work. If there is a potential fit, we will be excited to chat with you further.
Responsibilities:
As an A·Team member, you will be regularly invited to impactful missions that align with your interests. These projects may include early-stage incubations with world-class founders, fast-growing companies with significant funding, or non-tech incumbents looking to innovate like a tech giant.
Most missions involve building a complex software solution as part of a small team of 3-4 people. Your role will include scoping out the project, presenting options to the client, guiding strategy, and executing the chosen solution. Our clients may have a clear vision for the project, or they may need guidance, which is why we prefer working with senior professionals who can collaborate and find the best direction.
Who A·Team is for:
– Senior UX/UI Designers who left larger companies or high-growth startups to have more autonomy in their work.
– Those who prefer consistent contract work rather than a full-time role and enjoy creating a variety of new products with other top-tier builders.
– While the majority of A·Team members focus on independent work, a significant percentage may also be employed full-time, working on a side project, or seeking their next big opportunity.
Who A·Team is not for:
– Individuals looking for small, one-off projects.
– Those with experience primarily in building simple websites using platforms like WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace.
– Individuals who are early in their careers (less than 4 years of experience) or recent graduates from universities or bootcamps (at least for now).
Our long-term vision:
A·Team is a unique company for independent software builders, whom we refer to as “unhirables.” These are individuals who traditional companies may not be able to hire full-time, but who are looking to work on meaningful projects with their preferred team members in a small, autonomous, distributed environment.
To help us secure the best missions for our team, we have raised over $60 million from investors such as Insight Ventures, Tiger Global, NFX, RocNation, and notable individuals such as 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. Apply link
