UI/UX Design - Apprentice
Houston, TX /
Design – UI/UX /
Full-Time
/ On-site
Umbrage delivers cutting-edge software solutions by leveraging advanced trends and designs in technology. We are not a consultancy nor a design agency; we are artisans in designing and developing software solutions for our clients. Our focus is crafting state of the art digital products with impeccable design coupled with source code engineering.
Open communication is the foundation of our culture. We share ideas freely and understand that our cumulative experience and continued development nurtures excellence in our software solutions.
An apprentice designer is someone looking to continue to grow within their craft. This is typically someone who has recently completed a UI/UX boot camp and/or is fresh out of college with a design degree focused on the digital space. Apprentices are expected to work with senior designers on large digital product projects and are expected to deliver on client-driven timelines for project success. The Apprentice program is 12 weeks and consists of:
- 4 weeks of lectures from our senior designers, engineers, and product managers
- 4 weeks on an internal project to apply some of the learnings
- 4 weeks on a client project
Post this program our team will make a recommendation on a path forward for full-time hire or provide constructive feedback on skills to improve on. This is a Houston-based role that requires you to work in our East Downtown office.
What You'll Do
- Act as a team player with the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
- Produce high-quality, aesthetic designs that make you enthusiastic
- Collaborate with team to collect and implement feedback given by the client and respective leadership
- Work closely on cross-functional teams including other designers, developers, project managers, QA, etc.
- Contribute to the design and production of project deliverables including app flows, wireframes, moodboards and visual designs
What You'll Bring
- Relevant sample designs of coursework, design bootcamp or other materials that speak to design experience on digital platforms (i.e. mobile, web, etc.)
- Passion for design
Above and Beyond
- Experience with web and mobile design
- Familiar with modern design tools (i.e. Sketch, InVision, Adobe Suite, etc.)
- Samples of side projects outside of coursework or internships
- Portfolio that showcases design skills
- Enjoy working on a wide variety of projects, both short and long-term
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in design, human-centered design, visual arts, illustration, etc.
- Familiar with all phases of design processes. Agile experience is a plus.
Umbrage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions regarding employment shall be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state or local laws.
