UI/UX Designer

Sabanto • Ames, IA

5d

About The Position

Sabanto is a venture-backed technology company developing autonomous agricultural equipment. The UI/UX Designer will define, prototype, and implement software experiences for Vehicle Mission Control (vMC), a React web application and React Native mobile application. The role focuses on improving productivity, safety, and usability for customers using Sabanto’s vehicle automation products.

The designer owns the end-to-end design process, creates customer-facing visual assets, works with product and engineering teams, and validates concepts through interactive prototypes and usability testing. The position also owns Sabanto’s design system and helps maintain its consistency through documentation and visual quality assurance.

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 with design prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• A portfolio demonstrating the ability to design for both web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and ability to create designs that are technically feasible and account for web development constraints.
• Understanding of agile methodologies and iterative design processes, with the ability to collaborate in sprints and meet project timelines and objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and explain design decisions.
• Strong collaboration skills for working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and ability to handle evolving requirements and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the agriculture industry or a strong interest in agricultural technologies.
• Experience with precision agriculture or autonomous machinery projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design process for the Vehicle Mission Control (vMC) React web application and React Native mobile application, delivering seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• Develop custom icons, graphics, and illustrations for customers using Sabanto Steward™.
• Work with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, validate assumptions, and create user-centered design solutions aligned with business objectives and user needs.
• Create interactive prototypes in Figma and conduct usability testing to gather feedback and improve designs iteratively.
• 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 confusion and reduce cognitive load.
• Own and maintain the Sabanto Design System, guiding product and engineering teams using Figma and Storybook.
• Conduct regular visual design quality assurance of the Sabanto Design System using Chromatic.

Benefits

• Vacation and flexible time.
• 401(k).
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact and do meaningful work.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and career opportunities in a growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time