NYC FDNY UX/Product Designer
Voyatek

Opportunity Details

Full Time NYC FDNY UX/Product Designer

Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

Outcomes. Delivered.

Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.

For example, our technology:

• Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program
• Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities
• Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud
• Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support
• Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.

We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company.

We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve.

We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place.

Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of UX / Product Designer within our NYC Fire Department of New York team located in Brooklyn. NY.

Key Responsibilities:

• FDNY is looking for a UX/Product Designer to join the BTDS application development team to help shape the vision for our products and drive cohesive narratives across multiple platforms and touch points. You will partner with other members, engineers, and business partners to create amazing user experiences that engage, enlighten and transforms our customer's journey.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience designing responsive web applications and/or mobile-first applications.
• A comprehensive understanding of UX Design and best practices.
• Experience designing using either Figma or Moqups.
• A portfolio of work listed on your resume that showcases your problem-solving process along with finished design work.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, translating complex research, data, and customer strategies into innovative end-to-end experience design concepts that consider all customer touch points and channels.
• Ability to lead a large-scale initiative, prioritizing work accordingly and taking ownership of completion.
• Ability to create overall IA, user stories, workflows, wireframes, clickable prototypes, and final visual designs.
• Ability to think conceptually and systematically, considering the 'big picture' and designing for scalability while ensuring quality and detail at a granular level.
• Sharp written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present a rationale for design decisions to senior leadership
• Experience with HTML and CSS.
• Understanding of design decisions and its impact on application development.
• Ability to design vector graphics using Illustrator or similar tools.
• Thrive in a fast-paced agile environment founded on strong analytical and communication skills.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current annual range is $60.00 to $70.00.

If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!

Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training.

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