Who We Are
Ecolane is a fast-growing leader in web-based, transit scheduling and dispatch software. Our solution collects passenger eligibility and funding information, allows for the entry of trip requests from passengers, automatically creates schedules for efficient routing on transit vehicles, dispatches the schedules through advanced mobile data terminals, collects and communicates performance data and provides reports for local, state and national stakeholders on every aspect of the service from on-time performance to driver performance to billing information.
Transit is going through radical and transformative shifts right now in both the public and private sectors and Ecolane is perfectly positioned to accelerate our growth. Our North American headquarters outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and our European headquarters near Helsinki, Finland represent our growing international presence. It is an excellent time to join us.
UI / Graphic Designer
Ecolane, located in Wayne, PA, is currently seeking a UI / Graphic Designer to join their team. The UI / Graphic Designer will play a hands-on design role and will be responsible for working on multiple creative projects at a time, including software user interface development, marketing collateral and digital media. This position will be responsible for the development of visual concepts and the execution of assigned projects while maintaining very high standards in their execution. Above all, they must have a passion for developing exceptional ground-breaking creative work in a fast-paced environment.
The position requires strong understanding of user interface principles, graphic design methodologies, and digital media. He/she will manage the creation of visual assets, design templates, style guides, interaction designs and app prototypes for mobile (iOS and Android), web applications.
Responsibilities and expectations:
- Designs, produces and manages the production of both traditional and contemporary marketing materials for integrated campaigns from conception to completion.
- Delivers creative solutions and graphics across all media with a special focus on product, digital and social.
- Builds UI specifications including visual design guides for mobile, and web applications.
- Defines key user interface behaviors through the use of experience models, personas, storyboards, site maps, flow diagrams, wireframes, mockups, simulations, etc.
- Ability to develop style guides and design pattern libraries that are visually engaging and intuitive, while staying true to the brand’s style and guidelines.
- General understanding of software engineering and front-end development work as well as the languages they use to effectively communicate and consider what is possible in code during design creation.
- Transforms concepts and ideas into compelling graphics and messaging.
- Assists in creation of marketing tools for other departments, business development presentations, tradeshows/conferences, company events, and meetings to ensure that the integrity of the Ecolane brand is maintained.
- Completes project work within timelines and budgets.
- Stays up-to-date on the latest techniques, software and processes used in visual design.
- Suggests new ways of improving the quality of designs and other project issues.
- Work with cross-functional, internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to adopt design methodologies into working application.
Qualifications:
- B.A. Design or equivalent professional experience required
- 3 + years of experience in graphic, software, web, mobile and digital design preferred
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud Apps including but not limited to Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects; Sketch, and other Design tools
- Knowledge of interactive design including best practices in technology, usability
- Proactive, ambitious, and a passion for details
- Excellent creative visual design skills, layout, typography, and colors
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective relation building capacity with internal team at different levels in the organization
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, highly organized and process oriented
Interested candidates should attach a file or include a link to a non-confidential portfolio of design work and include salary requirements along with resume for consideration.
Ecolane offers a comprehensive benefits package including, health, dental, vision, 401K, flexible spending, competitive salary, as well as a pleasant working environment.
Ecolane is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
About Ecolane
Ecolane is about people, not software. Ecolane software has been developed to move people. The cost savings, efficiency, and increased productivity that our customers experience as a result of our product is a side effect we’re very proud of.We are a fast-growing leader in web-based transit scheduling and dispatch software. Our company was founded in Finland, and our research and product development team is located in Espoo. We have over 10 years of experience in developing our product, and it is already used by over a hundred customers in the U.S. It is an excellent time to join us.
Thank you for your interest in Ecolane.
