User Interface and Experience Designer (UI/UX)

Stryker•Weston, FL

About The Position

Stryker’s Mako Robotics team is seeking a Staff-level User Interface and Experience Designer to design software experiences for robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, initially focusing on Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). The role combines visual and interaction design with hands-on technical execution to turn complex clinical workflows and product requirements into intuitive interfaces and detailed, production-ready specifications. The designer will contribute to current Mako applications and next-generation technologies, collaborating with engineering, product development, and design teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 4 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, software product design, interaction design, or a closely related field.
Proficiency with Figma, including shared design systems, component libraries, and high-fidelity interface designs.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing software interfaces, creating interactive prototypes, and applying visual and interaction design principles.
A portfolio or representative work samples demonstrating relevant UI design capabilities.
Experience developing detailed UI specifications, design documentation, component definitions, and production-ready assets for software development teams.
Strong visual design, graphic design, and illustration skills, including creating instructional graphics, icons, and informational illustrations.
Experience with complex software applications, technical systems, or products requiring detailed and consistent user interfaces.
Experience with 3D modeling or rendering tools such as KeyShot, SolidWorks, or similar applications.
Experience designing software for medical devices, surgical systems, robotics, or other regulated or safety-critical industries.
Familiarity with usability engineering, accessibility principles, human factors, and user-centered design methodologies.
Experience collaborating with software development teams in Agile or Scrum environments.
Understanding of software development practices and how UI designs are translated into functional applications.
Experience collaborating across distributed teams and working independently within a matrixed organization.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Design and develop intuitive, visually consistent software interfaces for Mako robotic-assisted surgery applications, initially focusing on Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Create high-fidelity designs, screen layouts, interactive prototypes, and reusable UI components using Figma and established design systems.
Translate clinical workflows, product requirements, and user needs into clear, functional, and accessible software experiences.
Apply visual and interaction design principles, including typography, color, layout, navigation, messaging, component states, and user feedback.
Develop production-ready UI specifications that communicate design intent to software development teams.
Create and manage design assets, component libraries, naming conventions, documentation, and version-controlled design deliverables.
Contribute to next-generation Mako applications through workflow analysis, concept exploration, prototyping, and iterative design.
Collaborate with UX researchers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to incorporate user feedback, clinical insights, and usability considerations.
Support design reviews, usability evaluations, and voice-of-customer activities to refine interfaces and improve the user experience.
Balance user needs, technical feasibility, design consistency, and product requirements throughout development.
Partner with software engineers, scrum teams, product owners, systems engineers, and other designers to support implementation.
Collaborate across Mako hip, knee, and shoulder application design teams to maintain consistency across shared platforms and design systems.
Manage assigned design activities independently, proactively resolve challenges, and drive deliverables from concept through implementation.
Communicate design decisions, technical specifications, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, documentation standards, tools, and team practices.
Support applicable medical device design controls, usability, and quality requirements throughout product development.