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Rhombus Power is purposefully transforming defense and global security enterprises with Guardian, our Artificial Intelligence platform for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making at the speed of relevance.
We provide relevant, actionable, and AI-powered insights at each step in the defense decision-making cycle. Equipped with Guardian's AI-powered tools-- from infrastructure to data to insights -- our clients are able to solve their most complex, interconnected challenges and achieve decision and operational superiority.
Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions to transform global security.
Learn more about Rhombus and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our AI Platform here --

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Job Description

Rhombus Power seeks a highly motivated UI/UX Designer to join our fast-growing team, delivering complex enterprise solutions.

We’re looking for colleagues that are intrinsically motivated to create polished user interfaces and interactions, positive experiences, and have a growth mindset. We want someone who’s looking to figure out that ‘Ok, but what’s next?’ portion of a problem, anticipating and proactively responding to the entirety of the UI/UX process.

You’re motivated to understand user needs and behaviors and use that to drive product design and identify areas for improvement. You’ll be creating, reviewing, and iterating on wireframes, prototypes and pixel-perfect designs, and helping build out our design system!

You can expect to work with customer stakeholders, product, engineering, and leadership teams on existing and future products that are changing the way US policy decisions are being made. Learn more about Rhombus and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our cutting edge AI Platformhere , with additional insights here
The position requires US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance. It will be based in either Washington, D.C. (Right on the Yellow Line), or at our HQ in Palo Alto, California.

Responsibilities

• Creation of storyboards, wireframes, user journeys, mockups and prototypes to communicate and validate designs
• Conduct research and communicate with stakeholders and clients to deeply understand their goals and challenges
• Clearly and confidently present design concepts and key milestone deliverables to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for design and process improvements and drive their implementation
• Work on multiple projects with varying levels of UX engagement, time to complete, and expectations
• Help develop guidance/documentation for dev handoff and design specifications and components to ensure a cohesive design language
• Be engaged in helping develop team process and practice

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in UI/UX Designer
• Strong and diverse portfolio showcasing UX and design skills. We’re looking for someone with an eye for design!
• Fluency in best practices for HCD and usability principles and techniques
• Expertise in xD, and/or Sketch to create high-fidelity mock-ups and prototypes
• Experience creating prototypes or wireframes for complex web applications, workflows, and data visualizations
• Strong time-management skills and ability to self-manage effectively in a remote environment
• An eye for detail and a high bar for quality
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS and responsive design
• U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Have

• Illustration or drawing skills - can you make custom icons?
• Familiarity with graphing libraries like Highcharts
• Functional experience with web front-end technologies such as HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Leaflet, React
• Experience with Storybook
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents
• 401k matching program
• PTO and Holidays
• Bonus and other incentive programs
• Access to mental health program
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter

About Rhombus

Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto. We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner.

Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley.

Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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