UX Designer (Initial 6 month contract)

TA Instruments, Inc.•New Castle, DE

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

Interested in joining our Software Team? At TA Instruments, we're looking for creative and innovative engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including data processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, UI design, and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. We encourage all our engineers to constantly add value to themselves and the business through learning and collaboration. We are looking for smart, self-motivated software engineers to join our truly exceptional engineering team. This is a hybrid contract position with initial 6-months with opportunity to get extended or potentially hired full-time (Requiring to be on-site three days a week) Role Summary We're seeking a senior-level UX Designer/Researcher to help define and shape the user experience of the software used to execute experiments and analyze data on complex analytical lab instrumentation. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with product teams to conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and design intuitive interfaces that meet both user needs and business goals. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to simplify complex workflows are essential. Experience with responsive design, usability testing, and iterative design processes is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design (Graphic, Interaction, HCI, Product design) or related field.
5+ years in UX design for digital products across multiple platforms (desktop, mobile, touchscreen).
Portfolio demonstrating design work from concept to shipped product, including usability testing insights.
Proficiency in Figma (or similar) for wireframing, prototyping, and design systems.
Experience conducting usability testing and applying findings to improve designs.
Strong communication skills to articulate design rationale and influence stakeholders.
Knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript capabilities and constraints.

Nice To Haves

Experience with complex system design (web-based applications for data analysis; scientific domain a plus).
Familiarity with analytics tools and defining user-centered KPIs.
Experience building or extending design systems.
Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG).

Responsibilities

Create and iterate on user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes following best practices and leveraging design systems.
Produce responsive UI designs across different platforms, including browser-based and mobile contexts.
Prepare engineering-ready deliverables (component specs, Figma designs, annotations) and collaborate with developers to maintain design fidelity.
Participate in collaborative design reviews with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
Extend and maintain the design system, ensuring consistency across products.
Identify customer unmet needs and improvement opportunities through user and stakeholder engagement and research.
Plan and execute usability studies on prototypes and live software to identify issues and validate design decisions.
Develop test protocols and scripts, define success metrics, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
Partner with Product and Engineering to prioritize usability issues and track improvements over time.
Analyze product analytics and user behavior data to inform iterative design improvements.