Software Product Designer

Citian is expanding and we want someone just like you – passionate, driven and curious – to join our Software Development Team.

Who We Are:

Citian is a fast-growing SaaS technology company based in Washington, DC. Our software solutions revolutionize how our transportation systems – roads, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian – operate.

Our tech solutions:

Reduce traffic fatalities

Enhance pedestrian accessibility

Empower system operators to save time & money

You’ll work with some of the brightest minds in the software and transportation industries. Our software engineers and data scientists apply the latest in emerging tech, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to build smarter, more advanced tools for our diverse client base. We work with clients across the United States, with global ambitions in the years ahead.

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and driven Software product Designer to join our team and contribute to the development of our data-driven solutions. We offer a challenging environment where you will have to grow, adapt, and use your skills consistently.

Who You Are:

As a Software Product Designer at Citian, you’ll play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and designing user-centric solutions for our software products while maintaining consistency across our platform. You have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of design and user experience principles and will have progressively developed professional experience facilitating product design. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about translating complex problems into intuitive, visually appealing designs.

Expected Duties:

Lead the end-to-end design process for multiple concurrent projects, from ideation to launch, ensuring all products meet the highest quality standard

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and then define product requirements and user stories

Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs for web and mobile applications

Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs

Work closely with developers and provide requisite technical planning to ensure seamless implementation of design solutions

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineers, Software Engineers, and SMEs.

Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Design Research, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

4+ years of experience in software product design

Strong portfolio showcasing your design process and projects

Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Miro, or Adobe Creative Suite

Solid understanding of user interface design principles and interaction patterns

Experience with responsive design and designing for accessibility

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Your Citian Advantage:

Opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing startup

Competitive salary

Discretionary merit-based bonus

Commuter subsidy benefit

On-site gym and free snacks in the office

High-growth potential and opportunities for advancement

and more!

Let's build smarter cities together! Learn more about Citian here:

** Citian is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.