Interaction Designer

Ova Technologies

$80K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, HCI, UX, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Experience in designing digital products for web and mobile.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design, interaction design principles, and usability standards.
  • Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and Axure RP.
  • Familiarity with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for effective collaboration with developers.
  • Experience with design systems and component-based design.

Responsibilities

  • Design user interactions for web, mobile, and desktop applications.
  • Create user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
  • Develop interaction patterns to enhance usability and user satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with UX researchers to implement user insights into design solutions.
  • Work with product managers and developers to define product requirements.
  • Design micro-interactions and feedback mechanisms to improve usability.
  • Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse digital projects across various platforms.
  • Collaborative environment with UX researchers and product teams.
  • Focus on user-centered design with a commitment to accessibility standards.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends in UX and interaction design.
Full Job Description
Job Description: Interaction Designer

Position: Interaction Designer

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative and user-focused Interaction Designer responsible for designing intuitive, engaging, and accessible digital experiences across web and mobile applications. The role involves defining user flows, wireframes, prototypes, interaction patterns, and design specifications while collaborating closely with UX researchers, UI designers, product managers, and engineering teams to deliver user-centered products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design intuitive user interactions for web, mobile, and desktop applications.
  • Create user flows, task flows, journey maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
  • Develop interaction patterns that improve usability, accessibility, and user satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with UX researchers to translate user insights into design solutions.
  • Work closely with product managers and developers to define product requirements and user experiences.
  • Design micro-interactions, animations, transitions, and feedback mechanisms that enhance usability.
  • Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on user feedback and analytics.
  • Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design principles.
  • Contribute to and maintain design systems, component libraries, and interaction guidelines.
  • Create detailed interaction specifications and documentation for development teams.
  • Collaborate throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and continuous improvement.
  • Stay up to date with emerging UX, interaction design, and human-computer interaction (HCI) trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience designing digital products for web and mobile platforms.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • User-centered design (UCD)
    • Interaction design principles
    • Information architecture
    • Human-computer interaction (HCI)
    • Usability and accessibility standards
  • Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as:
    • Figma
    • Sketch
    • Adobe XD
    • Axure RP
    • ProtoPie
    • Framer
  • Experience creating:
    • User flows
    • Wireframes
    • Interactive prototypes
    • Design specifications
  • Familiarity with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
  • Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to collaborate effectively with development teams.
  • Knowledge of design systems and component-based design.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience conducting usability testing and analyzing user behavior.
  • Familiarity with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, or Mixpanel.
  • Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience designing enterprise, SaaS, or consumer-facing applications.
  • Understanding of motion design and micro-interaction principles.
  • Experience working with accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1 or later).

Preferred Certifications
  • Google UX Design Professional Certificate
  • Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) UX Certification
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Certifications
  • Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Certifications

Soft Skills
  • Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
  • Ability to balance user needs with business objectives and technical constraints.

Experience Level
  • 2-4 years: Interaction Designer
  • 4-7 years: Senior Interaction Designer
  • 7+ years: Lead Interaction Designer

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