Fíonta exists to help impact-driven organizations leverage technology as a force for change. We are truly inspired by our clients’ missions and motivated to help them succeed. We work with a broad range of organizations, including groups that are working to bring an end to global slavery and HIV/AIDS, to feed America, to end generational poverty in New York City, and to support and advocate for those struggling with mental illness.

In addition to working with great clients, we’ve developed a culture-by-design that emphasizes our fundamental core values and gives our team members autonomy to make decisions and do the right thing. Our core values are:

• Assume positive intent
• Do what’s right, even when hard
• Meet people and organizations where they are
• Be conscientious
• Always be improving

We are looking for great people who love implementing solutions that make a difference in the world.  We like solving hard problems, and we celebrate team successes and share appreciation. Your skills and experience get our attention, but we will hire you based on your attitude, aptitude, and “culture add”.  You’ll join a smart, diverse, and fun team that welcomes new people who can help us improve. We support your personal and professional growth and your career trajectory at Fíonta is limited only by you.

We are seeking a contract UX Designer/Front-End Developer to work hands-on with clients and internal strategists, designers, and developers to translate user needs into compelling digital experiences. This person will approach research, requirements gathering, information architecture, and interaction design tasks with a human-centered and data driven perspective. Their solutions to audience needs create measurable value for the client and their users.

We will consider candidates located anywhere in the US, but preference will be given to candidates in the Washington DC region.

As a contributor to our Design and Development team…

• You have worked on a wide variety of projects: You have collaborated with technical and non-technical team members to complete small projects with a straightforward objective, and large projects with a large number of requirements and a less clear end state.
• You have a broad set of tools: You have experience with user research, testing optimization and strategy, and ideally are familiar with a range of tools such as CrazyEgg, UXPin, Dynomapper, Sketch, Photoshop, InDesign, and content management systems such as WordPress and Drupal.
• You are a quick learner: You may have some familiarity with HTML and/or CSS, or have a demonstrated interest and willingness to learn.
• You are a strong communicator: You can distill complex ideas for a diverse set of stakeholders from developers, project managers, executives, and clients of all levels.
• You are adaptable: The idea of working on multiple projects of different sizes within different organizations excites you.
• You are a critical thinker: You don’t need to be told how to get from point A to point B. You are up for the challenge of figuring out how the pieces of a given project fit together.

In this role, you will:

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps.
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets.
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields.
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like.
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables).
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness).
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images.
• Front-end development experience or basic knowledge is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
• Portfolio of design projects
• Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)
• Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Suite and Sketch
• Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Good time-management skills

Fionta Employees and Contractors:

• Take initiative: identify a need or opportunity to benefit the customer or company and take appropriate steps to fill or achieve it
• Orient towards customers: proactively support Fíonta’s clients and would-be clients by considering and advocating for their needs
• Possess exceptional organizational and time management skills: manage workload across multiple projects, taking priority into consideration
• Solve problems creatively: think outside of the box and develop innovate solutions to challenging problems
• Consistently display honesty and integrity: exhibit intuitive understanding of the “right thing” and a track record of doing so

Salary is commensurate with experience. Fíonta offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, 401k, vacation and holidays. Candidate must be willing and able to travel on occasion.

Fíonta is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.