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aKube, Inc.

UX Designer

aKube, Inc., Glendale, California, us, 91222

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Job Description City:

Glendale, CA

Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote:

Onsite (3-4 days a week)

Duration : 18 months

Rate Range : Up to$67.5/hr on W2 depending on experience (no C2C or 1099 or sub-contract)

Work Authorization : GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B

Must Have: 3-5 years of UX/product design experience in enterprise tools, dashboards, or workflow-heavy applications Strong portfolio with

case studies

that highlight UX process, design rationale, and problem-solving Mastery of

Figma

(wireframes, prototypes, design specs) Ability to

translate requirements into wireframes, mockups, end-to-end user flows, and polished UI designs Hands-on experience with

design systems

(using and extending components, maintaining consistency) Knowledge of

inclusive design principles

(color contrast, accessibility, keyboard navigation, etc.) Strong

communication and presentation skills

for tailoring messages to both technical and non-technical audiences Agile/Scrum experience (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) Tools:

Figma, Jira, Confluence, Miro, Microsoft Suite (Word/PowerPoint) Bonus Skills:

Background in enterprise/tech industries Responsive design knowledge (not required but valuable) Familiarity with complex forms, tables, and workflow-heavy internal tools Responsibilities: Serve as the

sole UX designer

on assigned internal web-based tools, collaborating with product owners, developers, QA, and designers Translate requirements

into wireframes, mockups, end-to-end flows, prototypes, and final UI designs Use and extend components from the existing

design system , ensuring consistency in patterns and behaviors Apply

inclusive design principles

to create accessible and scalable experiences Annotate and spec designs for development handoff, ensuring feasibility of every feature Participate in

Agile ceremonies : daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives Present and articulate design decisions

clearly, tailoring to different audiences (product teams, stakeholders, end users) Collaborate with lead and senior designers for feedback and approvals, ensuring alignment with team vision Drive projects

from discovery through delivery , balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints Qualifications: 3-5 years of professional UX design experience (mid-level) Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field (equivalent bootcamp/certifications + strong experience accepted) Demonstrated ability to

design for complex systems

and distill them into intuitive workflows Strong presentation and storytelling skills with proven ability to influence product direction Collaborative mindset with ability to reflect on and learn from past project challenges