Lead Designer - Vimes

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (Preference for NYC or Bay Area, Hybrid/Remote acceptable if residing in the US)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Competitive (Equity and performance bonus offered)

Vimes is building the universal operating system for government welfare, starting with child protection. They've recently launched a nationally adopted child-risk metric and reduced average response times significantly. They are a rapidly scaling startup with ambitious goals and are seeking a Lead Designer to join their team.

Requirements

• Extensive UI/UX Design Experience: Demonstrated experience in designing user interfaces and user experiences.
• Figma/Adobe Illustrator Skills: Strong proficiency in creating detailed mockups using Figma and Adobe Illustrator.
• 0 → 1 Experience: Startup experience and a passion for taking products from concept to reality.
• Complex System Design: Ability to design complex systems with clear, simple user interfaces.
• Adaptability: Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Mobile and Web App Design: Collaborate with the team to design the mobile and web app for their product.
• Foundational Design Elements: Develop easily-scalable design elements for the product.
• Strategic Design Decisions: Make important design choices and lay the foundations of the design theme and function.
• Problem Solving: Solve interesting technical problems.
• Collaboration: Work with engineers, executives, and other stakeholders to align designs with business goals.
• User Research & Product Management: Assist with user research and product management duties as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary will be offered.
• Equity: Opportunity to receive equity in the company.
• Performance Bonus: Performance-based bonus.
• Relocation Compensation: Relocation assistance if moving to the Bay Area or New York.
• Benefits: Health insurance and 401K match.
• Monthly Stipend: Monthly stipend for meals.