UI/UX Designer

You will own the end-to-end design process for assistive technologies that support mental health, learning disabilities, and elderly care. Reporting to the Lead Designer, your work bridges the gap between academic research and practical applications by applying the Human-Centered Design lifecycle to real-world systems. You will collaborate with researchers and developers to ensure every technical solution is built around the specific needs of its users.

What you'll do

• Execute the full Human-Centered Design lifecycle from initial user research to high-fidelity prototyping.
• Translate complex research findings into intuitive user interfaces for mobile and web applications.
• Conduct usability testing sessions with diverse user groups including the elderly and neurodivergent individuals.
• Create detailed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with React Native and Python developers to ensure design feasibility and implementation accuracy.
• Contribute to academic publications by documenting design methodologies and user study results.
• Maintain a consistent design system across multiple assistive technology projects.

What you'll bring

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Expertise in creating high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes using Figma.
• Deep understanding of the HCD lifecycle and user-centric methodologies.
• Experience planning and conducting interviews and usability tests with end users.
• Ability to build functional prototypes to validate design concepts early.
• Knowledge of WCAG guidelines and designing for assistive technologies.
• Familiarity with React Native components to better collaborate with developers.

Nice to have

• Adobe Creative Suite

What we offer

• Mentorship: Direct guidance from faculty and senior researchers, often including support for future graduate school applications.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Access to cutting-edge tools including VR headsets, specialized usability labs, and high-performance GPUs.
• Flexible Working Hours: Accommodating schedules, particularly for students balancing academic commitments.
• Research Impact: Opportunities to contribute to high-impact publications and real-world assistive technology projects.

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