User Interface and Experience Designer (UI/UX)
About The Position
Stryker's Mako Robotics team is seeking a Staff-level User Interface and Experience Designer to shape software experiences for robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, with an initial focus on Mako's Total Hip Arthroplasty applications. The designer will create intuitive, high-quality interfaces for current applications and contribute to next-generation Mako technologies, translating complex clinical workflows, product requirements, and user needs into functional, accessible experiences and detailed, production-ready specifications. The role combines visual and interaction design expertise with hands-on technical execution. It involves producing high-fidelity designs, interactive prototypes, and reusable UI components; developing and maintaining design assets and documentation; and supporting implementation in collaboration with engineering, product development, UX research, and design teams. The designer will independently manage assigned activities from concept through implementation, help maintain consistency across Mako hip, knee, and shoulder applications, and support applicable medical-device design controls, usability, and quality requirements. The preferred location is Weston, Florida; Kalamazoo, Michigan is also considered. Remote or hybrid flexibility is subject to approval. Travel is 20%.
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 user interface 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 ability to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop intuitive, visually consistent software interfaces for Mako robotic-assisted surgery applications, initially focused on Total Hip Arthroplasty.
- Create high-fidelity interface 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 detailed, 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 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 successful implementation of UI designs.
- Collaborate with design teams across Mako hip, knee, and shoulder applications to maintain consistency across shared software platforms and design systems.
- Independently manage assigned design activities, proactively resolve challenges, and drive deliverables from concept through implementation.
- Communicate design decisions, technical specifications, and recommendations clearly 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
