UI/UX Designer

About the role

Responsible for end-to-end UX/UI design efforts for mobile and connected device interfaces, from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Apply user-centered design principles to define and improve interaction models for both software (mobile, web) and hardware interfaces (HMI).
• Conduct and synthesize user research through interviews, usability testing, surveys, and data analysis to inform design strategy.
• Translate research findings and technical constraints into wireframes, prototypes, and final UI specifications.
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems and UI components in Figma. Create visual assets including icons, illustrations, and screen layouts aligned with iOS and Android platform guidelines.
• Document interface patterns and interaction behaviors for consistent implementation across platforms, including mobile apps and embedded HMI systems.
• Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to align HMI design with overall product experience and usability standards.
• Contribute to accessibility, usability, and localization planning for international product support.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and present design rationale to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal design standards and contribute to process improvements.
• Support QA and development teams in design handoff and implementation fidelity.
• Perform additional responsibilities when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in UX/UI design, including designing for mobile applications and hardware/software interfaces (HMI).
• Experience with a portfolio of shipped products, including mobile applications and/or HMI-based interfaces.
• Proficiency with Figma and design documentation tools; Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing; ability to 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.
• Ability to explain design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in agile or cross-disciplinary product development teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Alternate Education/Experience: Master’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field and one (1) year of experience in UX/UI design, including designing for mobile applications and hardware/software interfaces (HMI). Must have the skills listed above.

Schedule

Hybrid role: Reports to company headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI. Can work remotely up to 20%.