UI Designer/Developer

We are seeking a creative and skilled UI Designer/Developer with a strong background in CSS3, HTML5, and Figma. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating visually stunning, user-friendly, and responsive web interfaces. You will work closely with our development and design teams to bring intuitive user experiences to life.

Must-Haves

• Product & UX Fundamentals

• Can handle complex, data-heavy interfaces (maps, dashboards, feeds)
• Strong interaction design: o States (loading, error, empty, live) o Multi-step workflows o Real-time data behavior

• Complex System Experience

• Has designed multi-feature or multi-app platforms (not just simple apps)
• Can simplify complex workflows without losing functionality
• Thinks in end-to-end user flows, not just screens

• Design Systems & Consistency

• Can build and enforce a design system across multiple apps
• Experience with component libraries (e.g., Material UI)
• Ensures consistent UX across the entire platform

• Execution & Collaboration

• Works fast without sacrificing clarity
• Produces developer-ready designs
• Communicates clearly with engineers
• Comfortable in Agile / fast-moving teams

• Senior-Level Thinking

• Asks why before designing
• Pushes back when something doesn t make sense
• Understands tradeoffs (speed vs usability, power vs simplicity)
• Can take vague and ambiguous ideas and turn them into structured designs
• Demonstrates problem solution thinking
• Explains decisions clearly
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirements
• Direct communicator
• Takes ownership like a product partner

• Experience designing full applications from scratch.

• Experience with geospatial tools (e.g., Cesium, Mapbox)

• Background in: o Military / defense systems o Real-time or mission-critical platforms

• Experience designing: o Messaging systems (chat, threading) o Cross-app workflows (e.g., chat, map, media)

• Experience with: o AI/agent interfaces o Data analysis or intelligence tools