Prototyping Design Engineer (UX/UI): 25-04124

Akraya, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 136,657 - 143,545; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Design Innovation team focused on enhancing user experiences through innovative prototyping and design. This role blends engineering and design responsibilities, pushing boundaries to develop high-fidelity prototypes and tooling for design initiatives. As part of a recognized leader in IT staffing, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to validate concepts and drive design innovation. If you are passionate about creating impactful user experiences and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in prototyping and design methodologies is essential.
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering and design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop proof of concept prototypes to illustrate design concepts.
• Create high-fidelity prototypes with live data for user research.
• Engage in rapid-prototyping to foster design innovation.

Skills

Prototyping

SwiftUI/Jetpack Compose

User Research

Design Systems

ProtoPie

Job description

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Primary Skills:

• Prototyping - Expert
• SwiftUI/Jetpack Compose - Advanced
• User Research - Intermediate
• Design Systems - Intermediate
• ProtoPie - Basic

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Palo Alto, CA - 94306

Pay Range: $99.20 - $104.20 per hour

Job Summary

Join our Design Innovation team where millions find daily inspiration and plan for what matters most, supporting our mission to help users create a life they love. This role requires collaboration with the Prototyping Function Lead to enhance our efforts across proof of concept, high-fidelity and rapid prototyping, developing tooling for Design Team initiatives, and crafting motion prototypes for executive stakeholder validation. You'll be tasked with a blend of engineering and design responsibilities, playing a crucial part in pushing innovative boundaries further.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop proof of concept prototypes to illustrate design concepts and explore technical approaches.
• Create high-fidelity prototypes with live data for user research purposes.
• Engage in rapid-prototyping to foster design innovation.
• Develop specific tooling to support the Design Team's initiatives.
• Execute motion prototypes to secure stakeholder agreement on roadmap decisions.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficient in prototyping tools and methodologies.
• Strong ability to integrate user research into design processes.
• Effective collaboration skills across engineering and design disciplines.

Industry Experience Required

• Experience in social media, content discovery, or related digital platform development is preferred.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

Industry Leaders in IT Staffing

As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting