UI/UX Designer

Whisker•Auburn Hills, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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
Performs additional responsibilities when required