UI/UX Designer

We are seeking a skilled and creative UI/UX designer to create a compelling and intuitive design for a website to showcase our app, Grayjay.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with our team to understand the purpose of the site and the goals of the project.
  • Conduct research and planning, including competitor analysis and user persona definition.
  • Develop a website structure.
  • Design detailed mockups, adhering to modern design principles while keeping our target audience in mind.
  • Iteratively refine designs based on feedback from our team.
  • Prepare the final design deliverables in the appropriate formats. 
 

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a strong portfolio of design projects.
  • Proficient in design software (such as Figma).
  • Strong understanding of responsive design.
  • Excellent communication and time-management skills.
  • Experience in designing for applications or tech-related products would be a plus.
  • Please provide examples of your previous work, especially any related to app landing pages or tech-related designs. We’re looking forward to seeing your unique styles and ideas. Please also let us know how much time you are able to commit each week.
 

Bonus Points:

  • Proven experience as a app UI/UX designer.
 

Draft Project Length: It is estimated that the project will take around 35-60 hours spread over 1-2 weeks, but this is flexible depending on the designer’s speed and efficiency.

Payment: Please provide your rates when applying. We are open to either hourly rates or a fixed price for the project based on your estimate.

We have a particular interest in fostering local talent, so priority consideration will be given to applicants based in Austin, Texas. As we move forward, we are keen to establish long-lasting relationships with designers in the area, believing in the power of community and collaboration. Even so, we wel- come talent from all corners, and we encourage all skilled and passionate designers to apply. Future work may also be designing the UI/UX for apps and reviewing UI/UX designs.

The job will be initially time-boxed to 40 hours, further work can only be done once the work so far has been approved. At this point, the design does not have to be final. This is to test your potential.

To apply, please email jobs {at} futo.org with a resume and portfolio.