thoughtbot is a digital studio of designers and developers. We partner with organizations of all sizes to design, develop, and grow their products.
Products at thoughtbot are shaped by user-centered design. We build quickly and test frequently. Each iteration gets us closer to the ideal product for the user. Designers at thoughtbot hold a broad skill base and are experts in one or two areas. The core skill sets each one of our designers share are: UI, UX, front-end development, user research, consulting, diplomacy, and visual design.
You're as excited about conducting usability tests as you are about great graphic design. You're not afraid to implement your designs using prototyping tools or HTML/CSS. You're highly efficient in the tools of the trade, i.e. Sketch, Adobe CS, Invision, Origami Studio, HTML/CSS, etc. You want to work closely with users, clients, and colleagues to achieve the best results. You care about the details just as much as the overall experience. You treat digital product design as a craft in and of itself. You're excited to learn new things, take initiative, and get out of your comfort zone.
You communicate well. You're excited about communicating directly with clients via phone, email, and in person. Strong English language skills (writing, speaking) are essential. We are a collaborative group and looking for someone who is collegial, upbeat, and open to exchanging feedback. Attitude is just as important to us as ability.
You'll get to work on-site in our office in Boston. Occasionally you'll work out of our clients’ offices. You'll be joining a multifaceted team of designers and developers. You'll report to our Design Director.
- Designing websites, apps and other experiences for real client projects
- Creating and implementing design systems
- Conducting usability tests to improve on your designs
- Improving internal thoughtbot products with the team's guidance
- Participating in design sprints to help shape products and features from the ground up
- Helping to make thoughtbot better at what it does and a better place to work
- $15 – 20/hr (depending on experience)
Show us your best UI, UX, and product design work via a portfolio site, Dribbble, etc. We’d love to hear about the thinking behind your work. We want you to not just show us a project, but tell us the story behind it.