UI/UX Designer for Trading Application

Fortex has led a major revolution in global currency and futures trading by providing fair, impartial direct access to global liquidity pools. Leading investment, brokerage, banking, trading, and other financial services companies use our world-class solutions. We are always looking for talented, hard-working, and creative individuals to join our team. If you thrive on innovation and a dynamic, team environment, you'll have opportunities to work with talented developers and high-energy business executives in an exciting industry. Fortex employees are dedicated to technology leadership and client care. Our reputation for outstanding client care is hard-earned and something we prize as a company. We enjoy a unique workplace culture in which every individual is respected and has the freedom - as well as the responsibility - to create solutions that benefit our clients and Fortex. UI/UX Designer for Trading Application Redwood Shores, California This UI Designer will be focused on designing the next generation of user interfaces for the Fortex real-time foreign exchange trading applications on desktop and mobile devices. The designer will work with the product managers and developers to design and build innovative interface with the aim of creating an easily understood, dramatically improved Fortex user experience. This position can be full or part time, contractor, contract to hire, or project based.

Responsiblities include:

Drive GUI and interaction design from conceptualization through prototyping to the implementation of final product. Create application design layouts, user interface graphics, icons, color schemes and infrastructure. Ensure a consistent look and feel across product modules. Research and evaluate UI designs of competitor and related products and technologies. Determine best practices and design patterns. Prepare detailed UI specification documents that clearly describe the layout, navigation, and interaction of all elements in screen designs. Run design reviews and perform usage walkthroughs with key stakeholders and representative users. Communicate design principles and processes to product managers and developers using a collaborative approach.

Requirements:

5+ years of industry experience designing user interfaces for software products, with at least 2 years developing UI for Windows desktop applications and touch-screen mobile applications on IOS or Android. Portfolio available for review. Familiarity with financial markets a plus. UI design experience in financial technology or high-speed online gaming desirable. Solid expertise in the practical application of user-centered design principles. Proven track record in applying user-centered design processes and methods to product development. Strong communication skills including verbal, written and visual communication skills. This position requires an outgoing creative personality as well as technical excellence. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Degree in Human Computer Interaction or related field. Fortex offers competitive pay, full benefits package for FT positions, and a company culture that supports a work life balance. To apply for jobs, email cover letter and resume to careers@fortex.com . How to Apply To apply for a position, please send an introduction email and PDF of your CV/resume to careers@fortex.com. We do not accept telephone inquiries.