UI/UX Designer

Sabanto • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Sabanto is seeking a UI/UX Designer to define, prototype, and implement software experiences that improve the productivity and safety of agricultural vehicle automation. The role focuses on Vehicle Mission Control (vMC), which includes a React web application and a React Native mobile application. The designer owns the end-to-end design process, creates visual assets, collaborates with product and engineering teams, validates concepts with customers, and maintains Sabanto’s design system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a focus on web and mobile applications.
• Strong proficiency in design prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• A portfolio demonstrating design for both web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to create technically feasible designs and work within web development constraints.
• Understanding of agile methodologies and iterative design processes, including collaborative work in sprints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate and document design decisions.
• Strong collaboration skills for working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the agriculture industry or a keen interest in agricultural technologies.
• Experience with projects related to precision agriculture or autonomous machinery is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design process for the Vehicle Mission Control (vMC) React web and React Native mobile applications, delivering seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• Create custom icons, graphics, and illustrations for customers using Sabanto Steward™.
• Work with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, validate assumptions, and develop user-centered design solutions aligned with business objectives and user needs.
• Create interactive prototypes in Figma and conduct customer usability testing to inform iterative improvements.
• Communicate design concepts and decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders, provide clear design documentation, and share knowledge and best practices with the broader design team.
• Conduct regular heuristic evaluations and friction logs of vMC to identify points of confusion and reduce customer cognitive load.
• Own and maintain the Sabanto Design System, guiding product and engineering teams using Figma and Storybook.
• Conduct visual design quality assurance of the Sabanto Design System using Chromatic to ensure consistency and reliability.

Benefits

• Vacation and flexible time.
• 401k.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact and do meaningful work at a growing company.
• Career opportunities and flexibility associated with a growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time