UX Designer (Part-Time)

About Cypris:

At Cypris, we're building the single ecosystem for global innovation data. Cypris is an AI-powered research tool that centralizes data sources like scientific papers, global patents, market news, and company data into one platform. Cypris arms users with access to unique insights from 500M+ global data points, answering key questions about their market, competitors, core technologies & more to support new product development, commercial strategy & accelerate global innovation.We're connecting R&D teams to the global innovation landscape like the Bloomberg Terminal did for the finance world & Pitchbook for venture capital. Current users include leading R&D & innovation teams at mid-size to Fortune 100 companies operating in emerging markets like aerospace, genomics, cancer research, autonomous vehicles, and more.About The Role

We are seeking UX Designer to work on projects on a freelance basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in user experience design while working on real projects that will directly impact our product offerings. As a UX Design Intern, you will collaborate with our development teams to create engaging and user-friendly interfaces for our applications. This is a great opportunity for someone currently in college or with some college experience looking to build a career in UX design.In This Role You Will

• Collaborate with the design team to develop and refine user personas, user journeys, and wireframes
• Assist in conducting user research and usability testing to gather insights and feedback
• Create high-fidelity prototypes and mockups to communicate design concepts effectively
• Support the team in developing design solutions that meet user needs and business goals
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to improve our products
• Work closely with developers to ensure design consistency and adherence to best practices
• Present your design work to team members and stakeholders, articulating design rationale and incorporating feedback
  
  
  

Requirements

A Key Candidate Will Have

• A portfolio showcasing your UX design projects, demonstrating your ability to solve user problems and create intuitive interfaces
• Experience working with UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating delightful user experiences
  
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get in touch?Please apply & we'll be in touch! If your resume and background appear like a goodmatch, we will reach out for an initial phone screen.Where are Cypris's offices located?Cypris has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Boulder.What are Cypris' future hiring plans?We're always looking for the best talent across departments. We will regularly post new job opportunities on the Cypris Careers page, Wellfound, or LinkedIn.How does Cypris make money?We sell annual access to our dashboard to R&D, innovation & IP teams looking to better understand the innovation landscape. We also build custom reports for objective-oriented projects. Both can be included in one package.What does the interview process look like?The process depends on the role. For all positions, we'll start with an introduction call with our Talent team.From there, the interview process will vary by role. We typically do a longer call with one of our team members who can appropriately vet your skills & "speak your language" - on the engineering side, this might mean some technical questions, while on the sales side, we'll ask you to build a quick presentation about yourself.Finally, we'll check over a few references. If you're near one of our offices, we may give you the opportunity to meet in person.🚀