Phiture is hiring : UI / UX Designer (BQA / NATO) Long-Term Contract, Remote (Europ

Role OverviewYou will lead the user experience and interface design for secure applications, ensuring usability, accessibility, aesthetics, and compliance with high security / BQA / NATO constraints.You will partner with product, security, engineering, and compliance teams to deliver designs that meet strict standards without compromise.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the full UI / UX design cycle :research, user journeys, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and deliveryTranslate security, compliance, accessibility, and usability requirements into design solutionsDesign with a security mindset (least privilege, visibility, error states, alerts)Produce high-fidelity prototypes and design assets consistent with brand, accessibility, and security guidelinesCollaborate with engineering, product, security, and QA to ensure designs are implemented faithfullyConduct usability testing, feedback cycles, iteration, and validationMaintain design system, component library, and UX guidelines under strict standardsDocument design rationale, constraints, and trade-offsPresent designs and decisions to stakeholders, auditors, and clientsMandatory RequirementsDomain / High-Security ExperienceMinimum 5years of UI / UX design experience in regulated, security, defense, or government environmentsPrior work on design projects for NATO / defense / BQA / classified or highly constrained domainsDesign & Research MasteryStrong experience in user research, persona building, journey maps, wireframing, prototyping (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.)Deep ability to design responsive, accessible, user-friendly interfaces under complex constraintsSecurity & Compliance Aware DesignExperience designing UIs under strict security requirements (e.g.alerting, permissions, audit, logs)Ability to embed security cues, error states, warnings, and validation securely and clearlyInteraction & Visual Design SkillsExcellent visual design skills :typography, layout, color theory, iconography, UI componentsFluent in design systems and component reuse, modular UI, responsive & adaptive designCollaboration & Implementation SensibilityExperience collaborating with front-end engineers; ability to deliver assets, specs, redlines, handoffsUnderstanding of front-end constraints (HTML / CSS, responsive behavior, performance)Usability & TestingExperience conducting usability tests, gathering metrics, iterating based on feedbackAbility to analyze user behavior, feedback loops, A / B testingCommunication & Stakeholder EngagementStrong written and verbal EnglishAbility to articulate design decisions, trade-offs, security concerns to non-design stakeholdersProcess & Documentation DisciplineComfortable in environments with audits, version control, approval workflows, documentation standardsMeticulous attention to detailLogistics & EligibilityBased in Europe (or legally contractible)Willing and able to undergo background checks, security clearance if requiredPreferred (Not Mandatory)Direct UI / UX experience on NATO / BQA / defense contractsExperience designing for real-time, mission-critical systems or dashboardsKnowledge of domain-specific UI constraints (e.g.geo-data, mapping, situational awareness)Experience with animation, micro-interactions, or advanced prototypingUsability / UX certifications or formal UX educationWhat We OfferCompetitive contract compensationFully remote (Europe)Long-term, meaningful engagementOpportunity to impact the usability and security of high-stakes systemsProfessional standards, structure, and high expectationsApplication InstructionsCV / resume clearly demonstrating UI / UX work in secure / regulated / defense environmentsCover letter explaining how you meet each mandatory requirementPortfolio of past UI / UX designs, including prototypes, journeys, rationale, and security-constrained workReferences or contacts able to substantiate your design experience under secure / regulated domainsNote :Only applications that clearly and specifically demonstrate you satisfy all mandatory requirements will be reviewed.#J-18808-Ljbffr. Experience: 5 years required