ForeFlight is looking for an outstanding Product Designer to join our team. This position is for a motivated individual well-versed in iOS as well as desktop and mobile web application design.
This person will be a core member of our design team and will help us create the next generation of ForeFlight products.
We’re looking for someone who has an impressive portfolio of iOS and/or web projects. A keen eye for detail is a must. We’re looking for someone who, given the realities of designing for the (often harsh) cockpit environment, can produce cutting edge interfaces that take into account the realities of glare, turbulence, and low light conditions.
A solid understanding of iOS design best practices, including knowledge of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, is required. The ideal candidate realizes that user experience design is not simply how an application looks, but how the user interacts with a product to accomplish a task. Thus, although we’re not looking for someone proficient in Objective-C, the ideal candidate is familiar with the basics of iOS UI implementation. Similarly, for candidates with experience designing for the web, a knowledge of web standards and modern HTML/CSS/JS best practices is necessary.
Professionally, this person is driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently, seeking advice and direction from team members when needed, and plowing ahead to completion when the path forward is clear. This person will be able to point to specific examples that highlight the individuals ability to meet the objectives outlined above, and references will confirm this person’s unique abilities.
This position is for someone based in our Austin, TX office. A pilot-designer, or individual looking to pursue his or her private pilot license, is a huge plus. Benefits include medical insurance, 401K with matching, and flight training reimbursement. Relocation reimbursement will be provided for the right candidate.