UX/UI Designer (With Branding Experience) - 1099

SUMMARY:We are seeking a talented UX/UI designer to join our product team on a part-time, 1099 basis. This is a short-term role that will deliver a wide scope of projects over an estimated 2 quarters, working closely with the product and leadership teams to craft an update to RoboKind's brand image, build low/medium/high fidelity prototypes, architect design systems, and help our wider design team build the first growth, marketing, and sales artifacts for a new product.The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, able to work well in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, demonstrate clear communication skills, and be motivated to learn- with a genuine interest in driving impact in SPED classrooms.The budget is determined by the final Scope of Work, as negotiated with the applicant.This position is remote.About RoboKindRoboKind is an education technology company, whose mission is to create equitable and inclusive education for all students. We have created innovative, diverse, humanoid, facially expressive avatars that deliver curriculum to special education students in the classroom environment. Our award-winning, evidence-based curriculum has touched the lives of tens of thousands of students, teaching them emotional recognition skills, conversational skills, self-regulation techniques, and phonics--helping them to improve academic outcomes, develop meaningful relationships, and generally feel confident and empowered in their social interactions.Duties & Responsibilities include the following SOW (to be negotiated):Work with the Product Owner to understand the product visionDevelop New Branding GuidelinesCreate Website Design AssetsArchitect a design system for our new productBuild low/mid/high fidelity application prototypes based on a robust backlog of user storiesWork with the wider design team to review and critique marketing collateral for launch effortsOther Requirements:Must demonstrate a passion for people, culture, and employee engagementProficiency in industry tools and systems as needed for the SOWStrong relationship and listening skills, emotional intelligence5-6 years of UX/UI experience, with preference for previous branding work and experienceExcellent written communication skills with an eye for detailStrong research and interviewing skillsPassion for education and interest in edtechTime management and organizational skills to handle multiple requests