Published: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:50:35 GMT
SimSpace is currently seeking a Senior UX Designer to join our team. At SimSpace, our mission is to address urgent and sophisticated cybersecurity challenges in order to reduce risk for our most vulnerable and valuable infrastructure. We work with organizations all over the world, including healthcare facilities, schools, financial institutions, transit centers, grocery stores, and workplaces, to provide an elite cyber range platform that offers unparalleled cyber defenses, data-driven decision making, cutting-edge training labs, and live attack scenarios. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global effort to elevate humanity and make the world a safer place.
Why choose a career at SimSpace?
We are committed to continuously improving and delivering a positive member experience, whether that means supporting our clients’ teams or our own dedicated team of SimSpacers. Our company culture is built on a strong value system, with a focus on being Human Centered in everything we do. This philosophy applies to our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.
Our core values:
– Serve to Protect – We provide safe space, deliver on our mission, and elevate humanity.
– Acquire Understanding – We seek and provide clarity 10x, cultivate comprehension, and believe information goes both ways.
– Operate as Innovators – We stay curious, practice consistency over intensity, and strive to be the change we want to see in the world.
– Teamwork Without Borders – We are never alone, we solve for all, and keep people at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for a Senior UX Designer who shares our passion for purpose and development. In this role, you will be at the forefront of protecting digital landscapes from evolving cyber threats, working with top data scientists, security professionals, and networking experts in the cybersecurity industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading the design of intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other designers, to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions that meet user needs and business goals. Additionally, you will play a key role in advancing the development of our design system.
What will you be doing as a Senior UX Designer at SimSpace?
– Partner with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define project goals and requirements.
– Lead the development and evolution of our design system, including defining design principles, components, patterns, and guidelines.
– Design elegant and intuitive experiences by understanding the intersection of customer needs, business requirements, and technical constraints.
– Quickly and iteratively create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity mockups, and other design artifacts.
– Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate and improve design solutions.
– Independently deliver UX solutions for problems of large scope and complexity, working through ambiguity and adapting your approach to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.
– Lead the UX design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.
– Present design work to UX, Product, and Engineering teams, as well as stakeholders and executive leadership.
– Collaborate with other members of the UX team by providing, receiving, and incorporating design feedback.
– Stay up to date with the latest UX design tools and methodologies and advocate for their adoption within the team.
– Stay organized, manage time effectively, and prioritize work between multiple projects and deadlines.
What are the qualifications to apply?
To be successful as a Senior UX Designer, you will need:
– Minimum of 5 years of experience working on an enterprise product, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work.
– Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Balsamiq, and Miro.
– Experience conducting user research and usability testing, with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
– Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and influence stakeholders.
– Proven track record of delivering high-quality design solutions on time and within budget.
– Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
– Strong desire for creative problem-solving with a positive attitude.
– Ability to work efficiently, demonstrating a bias for action in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Preferred but not required:
– Advanced degree in a design or human behavior-related field (or equivalent and demonstrable work experience).
– Experience building and maintaining a design system that evolves with the needs of the platform.
– Familiarity with the cybersecurity domain.
We provide the following:
– Competitive salary range of $150,000 – $210,000.
– Comprehensive benefits package that starts on day one.
– 401k match with immediate vesting.
– Flexible time off policy.
– Equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance.
– Generous employee referral bonus program.
– Peloton Interactive Wellness Program.
– LinkedIn Learning Membership.
– Monthly reimbursement for meaningful connections with other SimSpacers.
SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
At SimSpace, we believe in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our team, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. We do not and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression and identity, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status in any of our activities or operations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often refrain from applying to jobs if they do not meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. At SimSpace, we encourage you to break that statistic and apply. We look forward to receiving your application!
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact careers@simspace.com.
SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including affordability, skills, qualifications and experience and may vary from the advertised salary range. Apply link
