UX Designer
About OrthoFi
OrthoFi is a Denver-based startup that is revolutionizing the orthodontic industry with software solutions that give doctors the capability to start more patients and to offload time consuming front-office processes. Our patent-pending solution puts patients in control of their payment plans and makes costly treatments affordable to almost everyone. Founded by a dynamic combination of medical professionals, Wall Street veterans, and Fortune 500 executives, OrthoFi is revenue positive and poised to experience hyper-growth over the next five years. OrthoFi was recently named one of Denver’s fastest growing companies by the Denver Business Journal and ranked in Built in Colorado’s list of 2016 Top 100 Digital Companies in Colorado.
In the OrthoFi community, members are valued for who they are, supported no matter where they are, and motivated to excel personally and professionally. People who join our community are self-starters and love a challenge! We’re looking for passion-driven, dynamic individuals that are excited about a fast-paced and fun environment. Our team enjoys the opportunity to impact people’s lives and help to create more smiles every day.
About the Role
Are you obsessed with making great user experiences within complex products for the medical industry?
Do you dream of innovating for a fast track company where your research insights and design can make an impact on future products? If all of this sounds like you, please read on!
We are looking for a UX Designer with strong interests and capabilities in who understands user centric design principles and have an eye for aesthetics. The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. At each stage, you will anticipate what our users need, advocate for them and ensure that the final product meet users’ goals and business goals.
This individual excels at providing both highly analytical & creative ideas, and will be working with a team of experienced designers to push and grow their profession with our team. Our design team encourages engagement with the thriving Denver design community to voice your thoughts in workshop, panels, and social events.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Interaction design definition, direction and execution
Translating concepts & business requirements into engaging user experiences
Creating prototypes, mockups & wireframes
Ensuring usability & consistency
Collaborating with business & tech stakeholders via iterative feedback loops
Conduct user research such as personas & journey mapping.
Desired Skills and Experience
2+ years of user experience design experience for software, web applications which leverage emergent technologies, consumer electronics and/or mobile devices
Exceptional design skills, production value and attention to detail
Owns & maintains style guide and/or component library
Proficient with user interface design patterns and standard UCD methodologies
Understanding of common software development and/or project management practices/methodologies
Positive attitude
Innovative problem solver – always seeking something new and better with their designs
Highly collaborative
Grace under pressure
Strong work ethic, embraces challenges
Sense of humor
Preferred Requirements
Education in Human-Computer Interaction design
Familiar with front-end programming (HTML, CSS, Angular)
Experience with Material Design and Design Systems
Participated in site-wide redesign efforts
Expertise in common wireframing software such as Sketch, Invision, and industry tools.