UX/UI Designer

About Our Client

Our client is a technology company developing next-generation intelligent systems at the intersection of AI, XR, robotics, autonomy, and spatial computing. Their products support mission-critical applications across defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure. They are seeking passionate professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building impactful products from concept to deployment.

The Role

As a UX/UI Designer, you will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to design intuitive, visually engaging, and user-friendly experiences across web, mobile, and immersive applications. You will play a key role in shaping the user experience from concept to implementation while ensuring consistency with the design system and brand.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive user experiences and modern user interfaces for web, desktop, and mobile applications.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to improve product experiences.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain design systems, UI components, and style guides.
• Translate complex technical workflows into simple, user-friendly interfaces.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility, usability, and responsive design best practices.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and stakeholder input.
• Present design concepts and rationale to internal teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of professional UX/UI design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design processes and polished UI work.
• Proficiency with Figma and other modern design and prototyping tools.
• Solid understanding of interaction design, information architecture, visual design, and usability principles.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), or Mixed Reality (MR) applications.
• Experience with 3D interfaces, spatial computing, or immersive user experiences.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or other immersive development platforms.
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and front-end development workflows.
• Experience working with AI-driven products or emerging technologies.

Other Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card holder.
• Must be comfortable working on-site.
• Must be within commuting distance of Santa Monica, CA.

Pay

$80,000 to $90,000 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Work on innovative AI, XR/VR, and robotics technologies.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to design products that solve real-world challenges.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career growth in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Location: Santa Monica, CA | Work arrangement: On-site | Contract type: Full-time