Senior Graphic Designer (SCADA)

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with deep experience in SCADA/HMI environments to lead the design of complex, data-rich operator interfaces. This role blends visual design, UX strategy, and front-end awareness to deliver high-performance, operator-centered systems. You will play a key role in shaping design standards, mentoring team members, and driving consistency across projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5–8 years of experience designing complex, data-rich interfaces.
At least 1 year of SCADA, HMI, or industrial application design experience.
Proven ownership of end-to-end UI/UX design, from discovery through implementation.
Strong experience in information architecture, workflow design, and design systems.
Proficiency in CSS architecture and scalable theming strategies.
Familiarity with alarms, trends, and navigation patterns in SCADA systems.
Experience mentoring designers and providing structured feedback.
Proficiency with Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe XD, Illustrator, or similar tools.
Advanced expertise in SCADA UX patterns and operational interface design.
Strong ability to build scalable design systems and reusable UI patterns.
Excellent visual QA and design validation capabilities.
Deep understanding of SCADA platform constraints and practical implementation considerations.
Strong collaboration skills with engineering and technical leadership.
Ability to drive standardization across design language, processes, and deliverables.
Working knowledge of ISA-101, ISA-18.2, ISA-5.1, ASM Consortium guidelines, and WCAG 2.2.
Expertise in design token systems and multi-theme architectures.
Experience with usability testing methods such as task-based testing, think-aloud protocols, and SUS scoring.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training or demonstrated expertise in design systems, usability, or front-end implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead design for major SCADA projects, including layout strategy, navigation models, and interaction patterns.
Define and maintain the core CSS style library, including design tokens, themes, and reusable utilities.
Conduct structured design feasibility reviews to ensure concepts align with SCADA platform capabilities and performance constraints.
Own front-end design verification for critical screens and document defects.
Mentor junior designers on SCADA UX patterns, design best practices, and basic implementation concepts.
Collaborate with SCADA and engineering leads to plan work, identify risks, and align design milestones with delivery schedules.
Drive consistency across projects through shared component libraries, standards, and design handoff practices.
Establish and evolve standards for screen density, information hierarchy, accessibility, and operator workflows.
Govern design token architecture, including primitive, semantic, and component-level tokens across themes.
Manage design library publishing workflows, including versioning, release notes, and migration guidance.
Apply ISA-101 and ASM Consortium high-performance HMI principles across all designs.
Lead usability testing and operator research initiatives, including protocol design, execution, and findings synthesis.