Synthetic | San Francisco

We are always on the lookout for creative mandrakes. If you would like to work on projects involving any of our products; don't hesitate to contact us.

UI/UX Designer

FLSA: Exempt
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Open

For consideration, please put UI/UX Designer in the subject heading. Send resume and portfolio to
Job Description

We are looking for amazing design talent. Currently we are searching for someone with User Interface / User Experience design skills.

Responsibilities & Qualities

  • Excellent and strong understanding of usability, UI/UX principles for websites and mobile applications
  • Ability to reproduce pixel perfect design and work closely with the design team
  • Excellent design and typography skills
  • Analytic / Organizational-oriented design methodology
  • Design highly intuitive user interfaces (wireframes, organizational flowcharts, comps, iterations) for use in interactive applications
  • Meet deadlines in a fast paced, yet relaxing environment
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desired

  • BFA/MFA in Design or related field
  • Experience in designing for Apple mobile platforms (iPhone, iPad)

iOS Developer

FLSA: Exempt
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Open

For consideration, please put iOS Developer in the subject heading. Send resume and portfolio to
Job Description

We are looking for an iOS developer that has an understanding of design but a passion for development. If you feel the same way, send us your resume and portfolio.

Responsibilities & Qualities

  • Superior development knowledge of iOS / Objective-C / Cocoa
    (HTML5, CSS, and Ruby on Rails knowledge is a plus)
  • OO Design, Development, Implementation and testing skills is essential
  • Full development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience is required
  • Ability to quickly understand and articulate interactions in a complex technical environment, specifically in regards to new technologies
  • An ability to achieve results in a fast-paced and relaxing environment is critical
  • An understanding of UI design fundamentals, and the ability to make good design decisions without implicit direction (attention to detail)

Desired

  • BS / MS in Computer Science
  • 1 year+ hands on coding experience for Apple mobile platforms (iPhone, iPad)

UI/UX Designer & Code Artist

FLSA: Exempt
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Open

For consideration, please put HIPSTAR! in the subject heading. Send resume and portfolio to
Job Description

Yes. We are looking for both! If your ninja skills include both UI/UX design (organizational / logistic / analytic-oriented) as well as strong development skills we want you in our dojo.
Shall we say: a left-brained designer who has development coding skills.

Responsibilities & Qualities

  • Excellent and strong understanding of usability, UI/UX principles for websites and mobile applications
  • Ability to design-build new functionality into existing software that adheres to high usability standards
  • Excellent design and typography skills
  • Basic development knowledge of iOS / Objective-C  (HTML5, CSS, and Ruby on Rails knowledge is a plus)
  • OO Design, Development, Implementation and testing skills is ideal
  • Ability to quickly understand and articulate interactions in a complex technical environment, specifically in regards to new technologies
  • Lead by example: spirit and sincere curiosity to build something special

Desired

  • BA/BFA/MFA in design-related field
  • Experience in design and developing for Apple mobile platforms (iPhone, iPad)