Join Our Team
At Onward Robotics, we are a bold, gritty, and purposeful team with an ambitious mission to revolutionize fulfillment. Our team is driven by a client\-first mentality: we aim to solve hard problems and fuel our clients’ growth with innovation. We are seeking talented individuals who will have a huge impact on both our business and our team. Join us on our mission as we move fast, think big, and have fun!
About Us
Onward Robotics delivers innovative automation technology that coordinates humans and robots as a cohesive system to revolutionize fulfillment. Our Meet Me solution combines proprietary software with person\-to\-goods mobile robots to increase efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and e\-commerce operations. Onward Robotics provides the boost in productivity, flexibility, and speed that companies need to remain competitive and grow. Learn more at onwardrobotics.com.
Job Purpose
As a UI/UX Designer on our Product team, you will lead and coordinate design \& product research by owning the execution of all design aspects associated with the UI.
As a core team member of the Product team, you will work closely with engineers and product managers to wireframe ideas and design intuitive and functional user interfaces for warehouse and robotic manufacturing automation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain a business and technical understanding of Onward Robotics
Collaborate with our product \& engineering teams to take an idea from concept to rendering
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high\-fidelity UI designs
Design clean and modern UI mock\-ups and organize and manage a component library
Maintain style system and theme for our applications
Core Competencies:
Strong visual design skills
User\-centered design methodology
Problem\-solving and critical thinking
Communication and cross\-functional collaboration
Attention to detail
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Adaptability in a fast\-paced environment
Typical Day:
Attend standups or design reviews with the product and engineering teams
Collaborate on feature development, turning concepts into wireframes and flows
Review feedback and iterate on mockups
Update or maintain the component and style library
Conduct or analyze user research if applicable
Sync with engineers on feasibility or styling considerations
Required Skills:
Be proficient in Figma / Sketch
Experience in wireframing and prototyping
Experience working closely with the engineering team
Have experience with modern front\-end web technologies
Be skilled at storytelling and design thinking
Style system generation and management
Minimum Experience Requirements:
4 years of relevant work experience as a UI Designer
Be proficient in Figma / Sketch
Experience in wireframing and prototyping
Experience working closely with the engineering team
Have experience with modern front\-end web technologies
Be skilled at storytelling and design thinking
Style system generation and management
Preferred Experience Requirements:
Web Application styling with styled components
Experience with CSS, SCSS, stylus
Experience with javascript / react.js / react\-native
Background in Warehousing or Robotics
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Human\-Computer Interaction, or a related field
Preferred Education Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Human\-Computer Interaction, Design, or related discipline