Job Description:
Position Overview
The UX/UI Product Designer at Milwaukee Tool is responsible for designing and delivering user interface and interaction solutions for professional-grade tools and associated digital experiences. This role focuses on creating intuitive, reliable, and efficient experiences within embedded systems by translating user needs, technical constraints, and product requirements into thoughtful design outcomes.
The UX/UI Product Designer works within established UX frameworks and collaborates closely with industrial design, engineering, and product teams to ensure high-quality execution aligned with Milwaukee Tool’s brand and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver user interface and interaction solutions for embedded systems on professional-grade tools and lifestyle products
Execute design work within established UX/UI standards, including interaction patterns, visual language, and interface conventions
Collaborate with industrial design, engineering, and product teams to address user and technical challenges
Develop graphical interface elements both on-tool and on-screen to support cohesive end-to-end experiences
Support usability, human factors, and accessibility considerations throughout the product development process
Communicate and document design intent clearly from concept through implementation
Design Duties
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (industrial design, engineering, project leadership, product marketing) to understand user needs, constraints, and product goals
Translate research insights and requirements into wireframes, user flows, and interface designs
Create prototypes (low- to high-fidelity) to communicate interaction models and validate design concepts
Contribute to usability testing activities, including test planning, execution, and synthesis of findings
Iterate on designs based on feedback, testing results, and technical feasibility
Document interaction behaviors, UI specifications, and design rationale for development teams
Ensure designs align with Milwaukee Tool’s brand, usability expectations, and product standards
Stay current on UX trends, tools, and best practices
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, or related discipline
3–5 years of relevant UX/UI design experience, preferably involving both physical and digital product experiences
Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in interaction design, visual communication, and prototyping
Experience working in cross-functional product development environments
Familiarity with tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
Understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software constraints
Familiarity with usability, accessibility, and inclusive design principles
Ability to design for real-world conditions (e.g., visibility, physical interaction, environmental constraints)
Occasional travel may be required
