At Phunware, we’re obsessed with creating category-defining mobile experiences for the world’s most respected brands. From designing and building the perfect app, to launching it in the wild and building an audience to engage and monetize with meaningfully, we’ve got everything Fortune 5000 businesses need for total mobile app lifecycle management. We’re growing fast (and have the awards to prove it), so we’re looking for the best and brightest to help us pioneer what’s next in this exciting space between the physical and virtual worlds.

Job Summary:

The UX/UI Product designer will be an integral part of our Product Design team, focusing on delivering intuitive and engaging designs for our Application Framework across all relevant platforms. She / he will work closely with the Development team and Product managers to iterate and improve upon our product offerings, with a focus on empathic user experience and beautiful yet functional visual design.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive portfolio of various works with an emphasis on mobile user experience and visual design. She / he will be a problem solver who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys collaboration and takes ownership of the work they are creating.

Responsibilities:

• Design well thought out, cohesive user experiences across all major platforms
• Develop and maintain end-to-end design documentation for a product initiative (including flow maps, mid-fidelity wireframes, style guides, prototypes, etc.)
• Create and maintain design systems for the Application Framework and deliver visually designed screens that are consistent and cohesive
• Work closely with development and Product leaders to document feature expectations and requirements for acceptance criteria and edge cases
• Be the voice of design for the product initiative and be able to defend design thinking and advocate for the best design for the user
• Deliver art assets and style guides to development and support the team during development and QA
• Work with Product Design leadership to create and maintain product design best practices
• Work with Product Design leadership to evaluate and adopt new tools or processes that can improve our design offerings
• Attend and participate in all relevant Product kickoff, daily standup, and planning meetings.
• Stay up to date on the latest design paradigms and new technologies and provide recommendations on when to introduce them to the latest product initiatives

Qualifications:

• BFA / MFA in Design and 2+ years professional design experience
• Previous experience in end-to-end mobile application design
• Proficient in industry standard software for wireframing, prototyping, and visual design (Creative Suite, Sketch, Sympli, Atomic or similar)
• Excellent visual, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment, as well as work independently and exercise sound professional judgment
• Strong internal motivation, natural ambition and an ability to deliver quickly across multiple projects
• Consistent track record for delivering commitments on time, with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail with an ownership mentality
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks and projects simultaneously in a creative environment
• Commitment to responsiveness, high quality work, and collaboration
• Ability to react to directional changes quickly and positively and to receive and implement constructive feedback
• Appreciation of balance between creative and business opportunities
• Demonstrated knowledge of mobile industry and new technology trends 

Desirable:

• Experience with User Research, User Testing or designing in sprints
• Knowledge of iOS and android design guidelines
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Compensation and Benefits:

• Fun, casual, fast-paced work environment filled with talented colleagues
• Flexible paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Pre-IPO stock options -  including “early exercise” provision
• Full range of benefits, including 401(k), medical, dental and vision coverage