UI/UX Engineer

About the position

SSP Innovations, LLC is looking for a UI/UX Engineer with software and development experience to join our growing business. As a UI/UX Engineer will work closely with the UI/UX Director and the design team to create intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces for the 3-GIS Suite of Products. This role involves translating design concepts into functional and responsive user experiences, ensuring technical feasibility and adherence to established design standards. The UI/UX Engineer will collaborate with designers, researchers, product managers, and engineers to deliver high-quality, user-centered software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, mock-ups, and user flows given product requirements.
• Translate wireframes, mock-ups and user flows into functional and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure the successful implementation and technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Develop and maintain UI design components and style guides, ensuring consistency across all products and applications.
• Assist in conducting user research and usability testing to gather feedback for design improvements.
• Advocate for user needs and best practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Work within an agile development environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Create and present design deliverables to communicate interaction concepts to stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and UI/UX design trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in design, Computer Science, or a relevant field is preferred, with 3+ years relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency with Figma.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience working with agile development methodologies.
• Expert communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Software Development, especially front-end web applications.
• Experience with GIS, preferably ESRI.
• Understanding of fiber or utility networks.
• Experience with agile methodology.