Prototyping Design Engineer (UX/UI): 25-04124

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Primary Skills: Prototyping - Expert SwiftUI/Jetpack Compose - Advanced User Research - Intermediate Design Systems - Intermediate ProtoPie - Basic Contract Type: W2 Duration: 6 Months Location: Palo Alto, CA - 94306 Pay Range: $99.20 - $104.20 per hour Job Summary Join our Design Innovation team where millions find daily inspiration and plan for what matters most, supporting our mission to help users create a life they love. This role requires collaboration with the Prototyping Function Lead to enhance our efforts across proof of concept, high-fidelity and rapid prototyping, developing tooling for Design Team initiatives, and crafting motion prototypes for executive stakeholder validation. You'll be tasked with a blend of engineering and design responsibilities, playing a crucial part in pushing innovative boundaries further. Key Responsibilities Develop proof of concept prototypes to illustrate design concepts and explore technical approaches. Create high-fidelity prototypes with live data for user research purposes. Engage in rapid-prototyping to foster design innovation. Develop specific tooling to support the Design Team's initiatives. Execute motion prototypes to secure stakeholder agreement on roadmap decisions. Must-Have Skills Proficient in prototyping tools and methodologies. Strong ability to integrate user research into design processes. Effective collaboration skills across engineering and design disciplines. Industry Experience Required Experience in social media, content discovery, or related digital platform development is preferred. ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment . Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team! Seniority level Entry level Employment type Contract Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr Akraya, Inc.