Zoic Labs is an advanced visualization company focused on the intersection of data, narrative, design, and emerging technologies. Since 2002, we have developed software and virtual production tools for sister company Zoic Studios, a multi-platform storytelling company with emphasis on high-end computer graphics for film, television, gaming, and VR/AR experiences. We build proprietary products and platforms, and provide UI/UX design, agile software development, R&D, and consulting services for a diverse range of private companies, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
Why Join Zoic Labs?
We are a an owner-operated technology company, with a focus on providing an excellent experience for our users, clients, and employees
We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
We work with a team from all walks of life and back grounds.
Position Description
As Zoic Lab's UX Designer, you will be become familiar with product goals, and use that information to create and optimize user flows and wireframes to ultimately produce a great user experience across a new software application.
Work with the engineering department and client/user to find the perfect marriage between functional user experience and design.
This is a project-based position with a duration of 1-3 months with the potential for booking extensions
Skills Required
Extensive experience designing user-experiences for web applications, mobile applications, and/or applications for other platforms.
Experience gathering requirements from clients and working with clients on product design and development at each stage of project life cycle.
Experience generation flows, wireframes, prototypes, and corresponding documentation.
Knowledge of information architecture and associated principles of UX and product design
Experience with modern prototyping software
Ability to do rapid prototyping of applications
Solid understanding of UI/UX best practices and progressive enhancement
Advanced knowledge of cross-browser compatibility
Experience with responsive design
Mobile/Tablet app UX design experience
Solid knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Understanding of HTML5/CSS3 a plus!
Other Requirements
Self-motivated, proactive and able to utilize time allotted efficiently
knowledge of information architecture
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven problem solving skills
Experience using Jira
Ability to work with various departments to resolve issues
Ability to work well under pressure with short deadlines
Desire to learn, improve and advance
Experience with any 3D software
Additional Information
This is a remote (work-from-home position)
Candidates located in Los Angeles and surrounding area preferred
Zoic does not cover relocation costs
Zoic Studios Los Angeles and New York participates in the eVerify program
This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned
Due to the volume of applications we receive across our different openings we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted
Security Clearance:
Successful applicant for this position must be eligible to obtain a DoD clearance or government customer access to classified/sensitive material. A current DoD clearance is not required to be eligible for this position, however the successful applicant will be required to obtain a DoD clearance or government customer access within a reasonable time after the offer is extended and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance. *US Citizenship is Required. By applying to this position, you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire, if one is required, to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position.