Ui ux designer Jobs in Inglewood, CA

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions.

Role Overview :

As a UX / UI Designer, you will play a vital role in designing user-centered software that enables hardware control, monitoring, and strategic deployment in fast paced, high stakes operational environments. As a strong communicator, you will work with cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and subject matter experts, rapidly iterating on ideas, addressing points of feedback, and finding solutions that are intuitive and visually compelling. Project types include : user flows, wireframing, high-fidelity designs and prototypes, micro-interactions, and developing reusable design systems. This role is primarily for software design but the ideal candidate will have past work experience in web design, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and a strong understanding design principles of typography, color theory, and layout.

Responsibilities :

Design user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces with a strong focus on usability, accessibility, and engagementApply industry best practices in UX / UI, interaction design, and information architecture to enhance the overall user experienceWork closely with front-end developers, engineers, and designers to transform complex workflows and user requirements into clear, intuitive interfacesDevelop and maintain design systems that promote consistency across all products and digital experiencesPresent designs to stakeholders, gather their input, and interlay improve solutions that align with user needsEnsure the accuracy, consistency, and quality of all design work producedDevelop long-term design strategies, staying ahead of the curve on design technologies and how they can be applied to the needs of the teamAlthough the primary responsibility for this role is UX / UI, ideal candidate will help design team with web / graphic design as time / workload allowsAbility to work onsite 5 days per week from our Los Angeles or San Francisco officeMinimum Requirements :

5+ years professional experience in UX / UIBachelor's degree in related fieldAbility to provide access to your portfolio demonstrating strong familiarity with user interface design, interaction design, and visual designExperience designing software for mission-critical applications in technical and high stakes environments.A mastery of design, typography, color theory, desktop / mobile UI, composition, and iconographyFluency in Figma, Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, etc.)Understanding front-end development principles, as well as web best practices and standardsIn-depth knowledge of user-centered design principles, usability, accessibility best practices, and responsive design.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting prioritiesStrong communication skillsAbility to work onsite 5 days per week from our Los Angeles or San Francisco officeU.S. Person status (i.e. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident / Green Card holder)Preferred Requirements :

Basic familiarity with front-end development technologies (React, CSS, HTML, Javascript, DeckGL) to facilitate collaboration between design and engineering.Proficient in web design and development (Webflow)Ability to create visually compelling graphics, illustrations, visual assets for various projects, slide decks, and marketing materialsExperience with 3D software (3DS Max, V-Ray, Unreal Engine) is a plusExperience with photography and video production is a plusWhy CHAOS?

Health Benefits :

Your medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the companyAdditional benefits : life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and moreOur Perks :

free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress codeCompensation Components :

competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonusesCompany Size :

100 employees and counting!More About Us :

We're building the next generation of aerospace, defense and critical industry technologies with a seasoned team of mission-focused individuals. We were founded in June 2022 and our goal is to become the platform where world-class engineers come to solve critical, real-world problems. We use agile engineering approaches which enable rapid prototyping, deep partnerships with the defense industry ensuring real-world application, and our newly-invented Coherence platform (through which we've made a fundamental breakthrough) improves sensor performance and decision-making in real-time. As of September 2024 we have raised ~$240M with 8VC and Accel as leading investors. With a managing team that includes Epirus' founding members (responsible for building a $1.5B company from scratch) + key drivers from Palantir (instrumental in Palantir's growth to $1B in revenue), we are well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing companies to date!

Salary Range : $110,000 - $165,000 / year

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations.

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