UX/UI Externship Mentor/Coach

Futureshaper.com; New York (NY); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading remote-first organization is seeking an experienced UX/UI Mentor to guide graduates through their projects. The role involves evaluating projects, providing technical expertise, and adapting teaching methods to support diverse learning styles. With a focus on user-centered design, you'll help shape the next generation of designers while working in a collaborative environment. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a competitive pay rate, making it ideal for seasoned professionals looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Cross-cultural work environment

Networking opportunities

Digital office tools

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in UX/UI design.
• Experience mentoring or teaching students or junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide UX/UI graduates through their externship projects.
• Evaluate projects, identify key deliverables, and develop solutions independently.
• Organize and structure tech mock interviews for students.

Skills

Design Thinking

Visual Design

UX Research

Usability Testing

Prototyping

Interaction Design

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

InVision

JIRA

ClickUp

Job description

Description

TripleTen is a service that empowers individuals, regardless of their prior experience, to embark on the exciting and challenging journey of mastering tech professions. Our bootcamps focus on training students in software engineering, data science, business intelligence analytics, and QA engineering in a feasible and accessible way, ultimately leading them to thrive in a new career.

Our mission is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully master a new profession, find their purpose, and become a valuable member of the tech industry. TripleTen is a remote-first organization, mirroring our students who complete our bootcamps in a remote environment.

What you will do

• Mentor and guide UX/UI graduates through their externship projects.
• Provide technical expertise in UX/UI tools and practices.
• Manage multiple projects and students simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with other mentors and team members to create a supportive and effective learning environment.
• Evaluate projects, identify key deliverables, and develop solutions independently.
• Lead and organize project tasks, ensuring clear documentation, test plans, and reports.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and paces of students.
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills during team meetings, hold effective 1:1 meetings, and prepare final presentations for stakeholders.
• Organize and structure tech mock interviews, hosting sessions for students and grads of the UX/UI program.

Requirements

• Proven ability to evaluate projects, identify key deliverables, and develop solutions independently, including working with clients with unclear requirements, utilizing creativity and strategic thinking.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in UX/UI design, with expertise in:
• Design Thinking and Visual Design: Applying user-centered design principles, creating visually appealing and functional designs, and iterating based on user feedback.
• UX Research and Usability Testing: Conducting and analyzing user interviews, usability tests, and contextual inquiries to inform design decisions.
• Prototyping and Interaction Design: Proficiency in tools like Figma, Sketch, or InVision for wireframing and interactive prototypes.
• UI Design Systems and Accessibility: Developing scalable design systems and ensuring accessibility compliance.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly and understandably.
• Familiarity with project management tools like JIRA or ClickUp.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or teaching students or junior designers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we can offer you

• Pay rate from $40 to $50 per hour, based on experience.
• Remote, part-time work (up to 30 hours/week), with evening and weekend hours aligned with Eastern Time.
• Cross-cultural work environment with networking opportunities.
• A digital office using tools like Miro, Notion, Google Meet, etc.
• A diverse, close-knit team across the US, Serbia, Latin America, and more.

*Currently, H-1B, L-1A/B sponsorships are not available.

**This job description is not exhaustive; management may assign additional duties as needed.

***TripleTen is an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or other protected factors.