UX/UI Designer

Full-Time | Santa Monica, CA | On-Site

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.

Key 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.

Additional Information

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Work arrangement: On-site

Contract type: Full-time

Compensation: $80,000 to $90,000 annually

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays

What Our Client Offers

• 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.

How to Apply

This search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of our client by Escalon Recruiting. To apply or learn more, please contact us directly, the identity of the hiring company will be shared with qualified candidates as the process progresses.

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