Kanopi Studios
A web agency.Kanopi designs, builds, and supports websites for clients that want to make a positive impact. Clients choose Kanopi because of our deep expertise, our balance between custom and contributed solutions, and our thoughtful approach to being innovative while minimizing technical debt. Clients STAY with Kanopi because of our growth-driven and holistic approach: we support your website at any step in its life-cycle, be it a new build, or making iterative improvements. We also produce effective and fast results. No matter where you are in the lifecycle of your site, we can meet you there.
Headquarter Location:
San Francisco, California, USA
Kanopi Studios is hiring a Remote Contract UX Strategist
This contract position is open to applicants in the US and Canada
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of people who are experts in Drupal & WordPress.
Our clients have a mission; we design, build and support websites that help their mission thrive.
We’re excited to announce this opportunity to join our team as a Contract UX Strategist.
ABOUT THE JOB
As Kanopi's Contract UX Strategist, you will be responsible for using qualitative and quantitative research to craft delightful and functional user experiences. You will be our in-house subject matter expert, often serving as the team's advisor responsible for defining the overall UX vision throughout the entire project lifecycle.
You will lead clients through the Discovery process, including but not limited to stakeholder interviews, user feedback collection, and data analysis. Your responsibilities will encompass crafting the Discovery strategy and translating it into deliverables like user flows, customer journey maps, competitor reviews, Information Architecture (IA), sitemaps, template identification, and initial prototypes.
Your projects will challenge you to craft user-centered experiences and utilize a data-driven problem-solving approach. You can clearly and confidently articulate the "why" behind your decisions while balancing client desires and user needs. This position reports to Kanopi’s Director of Strategy and Creative.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is not a design position; we're looking for a Contract UX Strategist who will focus on discovery, research, and crafting strategic solutions that inform the design process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you can expect to:
- Lead the entire lifecycle of user research from open-ended discovery to concept testing, including:
- IA, writing surveys, tree testing, and user journeys
- Synthesizing research techniques and data insights that lead to actionable strategic recommendations
- Work collaboratively with Content team to formulate deep insights that blend UX and content strategy
- Lead clients through and participate in Discovery and UX work sessions
- Create project deliverables, including user flows, customer journey maps, IA, sitemaps, wireframes, etc.
- Contribute and collaborate with the Creative Services team to help elevate deliverables
- Contribute to Kanopi’s marketing efforts
- Perform marketing activities on behalf of Kanopi, including but not limited to conducting webinars, participating in promotional videos, and representing the brand in public-facing events
ABOUT THE COMPENSATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS
This is a contract position. Hourly compensation is commensurate with experience. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in North America.
NOW... LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU!
We are looking for candidates who have:
- 5+ years of professional experience in UX strategy
- 3+ years of experience working within an agency setting, preferably remotely or with a distributed project team
- A strong portfolio containing specific examples showcasing your UX process and outputs
- The ability to translate high-level strategic concepts into easily digestible client-friendly information
- The ability to offer valuable insights on projects, regardless of budget size
- Inherent professionalism and responsiveness to client needs, including issues as they arise.
- General comfort context-switching between multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-time-zone environment
- Proactive verbal and written communication skills, and can respond quickly and remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
- Curiosity and initiative to learn and adapt to new applications and frameworks
- Proven experience delivering high-quality work with an eye on time and budget
At Kanopi, we believe a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and voices make for a better workplace. We strongly and enthusiastically encourage people of color, individuals who identify within and beyond the LGBTQ+ spectrum, women, and people with disabilities to apply.
NOW, WHAT?
If you think this post was written just for you, here’s what to do next:
- Submit your resume and a link to your portfolio.
- Answer the questions you see here on this page.
- Send us a cover letter, including your answer to the question below.
Now… About that cover letter… This is VERY important!
Please include all of the typical reasons why you’d be an outstanding candidate for this position, plus answer this question: What is your favorite piece of technology?
Our screening process takes a bit of time because we like to ensure that you are the perfect fit for us, and we are the perfect fit for you! After we’ve taken a look at your application, we will send you a series of questions that will help us get to know you better. From there, you will engage in several interviews with members of our team. Some candidates may even do a paid mini-project, depending on the role you are interviewing for. We’ll be happy to explain a bit more once we’re in the interview stage.
Please note - we try to make an effort to contact every applicant to let you know the status of your application, but we are human, so if you don’t hear from us, drop us a line!
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by Kanopi Studios in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
No agencies, recruiters or applicants outside of the US or Canada.
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Contract Website Developer (Drupal or WordPress)
Kanopi Studios is hiring a Remote Contract Website Developer (Drupal or WordPress)
This position is open to applicants in the US and Canada
NOTE - This posting is intended to gather applications from interested contractors who would like to be included in our bench of possible contractors for future use.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of people who are experts in Drupal & WordPress.
Our clients have a mission; we design, build and support websites that help their mission thrive.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Contract Developer, your day-to-day includes spending your time hands-on developing and collaborating on sites while staying accountable to schedules, estimates, project requirements, and high standards of quality.
Your typical work week might include:
- Site building and configuration.
- Custom front end and theme layer development. (Drupal)
- Custom module development, and the maintenance of existing custom code. (Drupal)
- Writing custom plugins and themes. (WordPress)
- Documenting code and processes, and participating in peer reviews.
- Participating in client meetings and workshops.
- Actively contributing to the continual improvement of our processes and product.
- Most importantly, having fun working with an incredible team!
ABOUT THE COMPENSATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS
This is a contract position. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience. Not to worry, the pay is competitive and what you'd expect for this role. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in the United States or Canada.
NOW... LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU!
We are looking for candidates who…
- Have 4+ years of related Drupal or WordPress experience.
- Are experienced working in support (and are willing to do it).
- Have worked in an agency environment, preferably in multiple time zones.
- Show strong problem solving abilities, intelligence, and initiative.
- Know the ins and outs of modern development workflows, including use of the command line, gitflow, containers, and dev/stage/prod environments.
- Experience with pattern libraries or similar tools, like Storybook.
- Deeply understand modern web standards and technologies.
- Exhibit thoughtful, inclusive, and articulate communication skills, both in writing and in person.
- Have a BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- Have some React.js experience (this would be an awesome plus).
At Kanopi, we believe a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and voices make for a better workplace. We strongly and enthusiastically encourage people of color, individuals who identify within and beyond the LGBTQ+ spectrum, women, and people with disabilities to apply.
NOW, WHAT?
If you think this post was written just for you, here’s what to do next:
- Submit your resume.
- Answer the questions you see here on this page.
- Send us a cover letter, including your answer to the question below.
Now… About that cover letter… This is VERY important!
Please include all of the typical reasons why you’d be an outstanding candidate for this position, plus answer this question: What is your favorite piece of technology?
Note: We love the innovative use of technology, but we strongly encourage you to minimize your use of ChatGPT (and other AI) when filling out your application. We love R2-D2 as much as the next person, but we are looking for a super special human to fill this position!
Our screening process takes a bit of time because we like to ensure that you are the perfect fit for us, and we are the perfect fit for you! After we’ve taken a look at your application, we will send you a series of questions that will help us get to know you better. From there, you will engage in several interviews with members of our team. Some candidates may even do a paid mini-project, depending on the role you are interviewing for. We’ll be happy to explain a bit more once we’re in the interview stage.
Please note - we try to make an effort to contact every applicant to let you know the status of your application, but we are human, so if you don’t hear from us, drop us a line!
Fully Remote:Work where and when you do your best. It's about feeling connected to others, having a flexible schedule and staying healthy.
Top Talent:Since we are not limited by walls, our ability to hire the best is limitless. Collaborate, learn and surround yourself with a strongly skilled and diverse team.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by Kanopi Studios in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
No agencies, recruiters or overseas applicants.
See more jobs at Kanopi Studios