Senior UX Designer, SimSpace
$150-210k
Offers equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance
Cyber security training & insights
Open for applications
Cyber security training & insights
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$150-210k
Offers equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance
101-200 employees
Company mission
To work on solutions that drive better cybersecurity across the world to ensure a secure future for us all.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading the design of intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly experiences
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working on an enterprise product, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Balsamiq, Miro
- Experience conducting user research and usability testing, with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and influence stakeholders
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality design solutions on time and within budget
- Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
- Strong desire for creative problem-solving with a positive attitude
- Ability to work efficiently, demonstrating bias for action in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Desirable
- Advanced degree in a design or human behavior-related field (or equivalent and demonstrable work experience)
- Experience building and maintaining a design system that evolves with the needs of the platform
- Familiarity with the cybersecurity domain
What the job involves
- We are looking for: a Senior UX Designer! You will be at the forefront of protecting digital landscapes from evolving cyber threats and work with the top data scientists, security professionals, and networking experts in the cybersecurity industry
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and other designers to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions that meet user needs and business goals
- This designer will also play a key role in advancing the development of our design system
- Partner with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define project goals and requirements
- Lead the development and evolution of our design system, including defining design principles, components, patterns, and guidelines
- Design elegant and intuitive experiences by understanding the intersection of customer needs, business requirements, and technical constraints
- Quickly and iteratively create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity mockups and other design artifacts
- Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate and improve design solutions
- Independently deliver UX solutions for problems of large scope and complexity. Work through ambiguity and adapt your approach to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders
- Lead the UX design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing
- Present design work to UX, Product, and Engineering teams, as well as stakeholders and executive leadership
- Collaborate with other members of the UX team by providing, receiving and incorporating design feedback
- Stay up to date with the latest UX design tools and methodologies, and advocate for their adoption within the team
- Stay organized, manage time effectively, and prioritize work between multiple projects and deadlines
Our take
Founded by experts from the US MIlitary’s Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, SimSpace is a cyber training platform that provides users with simulations, training exercises and rehearsals that act as stress tests for the cyber security of tech and its users.
At a time when cybersecurity is becoming a military and corporate priority, SimSpace’s Cyber Force Platform helps train sophisticated tech enterprises, governments and national infrastructure companies to become more resilient. Its comprehensive medley of stack optimisation tools, attack simulations, actionable analysis, and “live fire” exercises are built to both strengthen cybersecurity and increase the efficiency of a company’s tech.
With the founding team's background in the military and government research and development sectors, the company has a good foundation of expertise surrounding its target market. Substantial funding from L2 Point, that was awarded in 2023, will aid its growth as it accelerates expansion into new territories.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (1 round)
Dec 2023
$45m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Insurance: medical, dental, and company-paid vision
- Unlimited PTO
- Equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Peloton Interactive Wellness Program
- Semi-flexible hours, with the expectation that you overlap the main part of the day to meet deadlines, collaborate with colleagues and attend key meetings
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
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Leadership
William Hutchison
(CEO)Previously a Senior Military Officer with the US Department of Defense.
Lee Rossey
(CTO)Former Group Leader at MIT Lincoln Lab, and Member of Engineering Staff at L-3 Communications.
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