Element 84 is a woman-owned small business specializing in cloud-based geospatial data processing and software development. We partner with clients across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build tools that address critical questions about health, infrastructure, and our changing environment. Our expertise lies in remote sensing, Earth science systems, and advanced geospatial workflows. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with a satellite office in Philadelphia, we also support a large remote team across various states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our Culture and Values<\/strong> Qui \u00eates-vous<\/strong> Role Overview<\/strong> This is a contract position. Contractors are pre-approved to work on projects as opportunities arise, which can vary in length from a single sprint to a year or more. Contractors must embrace Element 84\u2019s values and represent the company professionally to clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Discovery<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Evaluation & Support<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Expertise<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Required Skills & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Preferred but Not Required<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Education<\/strong> \u200d<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":2076,"template":"","recruiter-features":[],"job-types":[13],"tjig-job-categories":[10,7],"class_list":["post-2075","tjig-jobs","type-tjig-jobs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job-types-remote","tjig-job-categories-tech-support","tjig-job-categories-ui-ux-designers"],"yoast_head":"\n
At Element 84, we believe in investing in each other, being reliable, and creating work that benefits the world. We take on meaningful, technically challenging projects that have a positive impact across industries. We support life beyond work with flexible schedules, parental leave for all, and a compassionate approach to family needs. Since our founding in 2010, flexibility and respect for diverse perspectives have been core to our culture. We strive to build an inclusive environment where curiosity and mutual support thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are curious, self-driven, and eager to lead\u2014whether formally or informally. You thrive on solving complex problems with a societal impact, especially in science, medicine, or environmental domains. Comfortable working independently or as part of a team, you prioritize your workload effectively and excel without close supervision. You value clear, thoughtful written communication, knowing that in a remote team, good writing is essential to collaboration and quality outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a UX Designer at Element 84, you will guide discovery and design phases using human-centered design methods. Your work will focus on understanding client challenges, user needs, and technical constraints to create responsive, accessible designs\u2014primarily for geospatial web applications in areas like water management, earth sciences, and risk assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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We value skill and experience over formal education. Whether you\u2019re self-taught, bootcamp-trained, or have a degree, what matters most is your demonstrated ability and passion for design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n