Do you want to work with a fast-growing technology startup focused on increasing efficiency in agriculture? Do you want to work with robots and the latest in computer vision and machine learning tech on a daily basis?
Headquartered in Seattle, we are seeking an energetic, team-oriented and responsible individual to head up our design department. This is a very creative role with the ability to have an outsized impact for our customers and agriculture as a whole.
iUNU’s core values revolve around grit, innovation, and doing the right thing. iUNU’s flat organizational structure lends itself to the person willing to speak their mind, and challenge the status quo in order to fulfill the ultimate mission of delivering the best solutions possible to our grower customers.
Job Brief
We are looking for a UX Designer to design our new greenhouse kiosk app. With a fast-paced workplace, moving mechanical parts, and deadlines to meet, the workers at our customer sites need an application that addresses their unique needs. We must build out workflows that are easy to use, don't get lost in translation, and require as little time as possible.
In this role, you should be an analytical and creative designer who is able to grasp user needs and solve problems. A strong portfolio of successful UX and other technical projects is essential.
Ultimately, you will make our product more user-friendly and intuitive to achieve a high rate of compliance from these users and accurate data from our robots.
Responsibilities
- Understand product specifications and user psychology
- Conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback
- Create personas through user research and data
- Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success
- Develop wireframes and prototypes around customer needs
- Find creative ways to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability)
- Work with UI designers to implement attractive designs
- Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers
- Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends
Requirements
- Proven experience as a UX Designer, UI Designer or similar role
- Strong portfolio of design projects
- Background in project management and research
- Familiarity with interaction design and information architecture
- Proficient in design software (e.g. Figma, Sketch)
- Knowledge of HTML/CSS; JavaScript is a plus
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical mind with a business acumen
- Excellent communication skills
- BSc in Design, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Location
Downtown Seattle, Pioneer Square. This position will be remote until after Covid-19. Relocation to Seattle is encouraged at that time.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, friendly people, and a wonderful working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.