UI/UX Designer

Whisker

$80K — $95K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design, HCI, or related field required.
  • 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design for mobile applications and HMI.
  • Proven portfolio of shipped products showcasing design impact.
  • Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite for design execution.
  • Experience in conducting user research and usability testing with actionable insights.
  • Familiarity with HMI design elements like tactile feedback and screen states.
  • Knowledge of mobile design guidelines (Apple HIG, Material Design) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the complete design process for UX/UI on mobile and connected devices.
  • Apply user-centered design principles to enhance software and hardware interactions.
  • Conduct user research and synthesize findings to guide design decisions.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and UI specifications based on insights and constraints.
  • Develop scalable design systems and visual assets that meet platform standards.
  • Document design patterns for consistency across various platforms and products.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure cohesive product design and usability.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing up to 20% remote work.
  • Opportunities for involvement in cross-functional team projects.
  • Engagement in design reviews to influence company design standards.
  • Chance to work on innovative products impacting user experience on connected devices.
Full Job Description
  • Responsible for end-to-end UX/UI design efforts for mobile and connected device interfaces, from concept to implementation
  • Applies user-centered design principles to define and improve interaction models for both software (mobile, web) and hardware interfaces (HMI)
  • Conducts and synthesizes user research through interviews, usability testing, surveys, and data analysis to inform design strategy
  • Translates research findings and technical constraints into wireframes, prototypes, and final UI specifications
  • Develops and maintains scalable design systems and UI components in Figma. Creates visual assets including icons, illustrations, and screen layouts aligned with iOS and Android platform guidelines
  • Documents interface patterns and interaction behaviors for consistent implementation across platforms, including mobile apps and embedded HMI systems.
  • Collaborates with firmware and hardware teams to align HMI design with overall product experience and usability standards
  • Contributes to accessibility, usability, and localization planning for international product support
  • Participates in cross-functional design reviews and present design rationale to stakeholders
  • Ensures compliance with internal design standards and contributes to process improvements
  • Supports QA and development teams in design handoff and implementation fidelity
  • Will perform additional responsibilities when required.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related.
  • Three (3) years in any occupation with experience in UX/UI design, designing for mobile applications and hardware/software interfaces (HMI).
  • Experience with portfolio of shipped products, including mobile applications and/or HMI-based interfaces;
  • Experience with Figma and design documentation tools; Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience conducting user research and usability testing; convert findings into actionable design decisions
  • Experience with HMI design considerations including tactile feedback, screen states, embedded display limitations, and interaction with physical controls
  • Experience with Mobile design guidelines (Apple HIG, Material Design)
  • Experience creating high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and production-ready design assets
  • Experience explaining design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience working in agile or cross-disciplinary product development teams
  • Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

ALTERNATE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Master's degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related and one (1) year in any occupation with experience in UX/UI design, designing for mobile applications and hardware/software interfaces (HMI). Must have skills listed above.

HYBRID EMPLOYEE: Reports to company headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI. Can work remotely up to 20%.

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