UX / UI Engineer

ESW; Swords; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare allowance €1,500

Pension scheme with ESW matching up to

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flyefit membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tax Saver Scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

ESW is hiring a Product Design Engineer in Ireland to shape how AI augments design across our product ecosystems. You will drive ideas from concept to working experiences, using AI tools to prototype, test and refine solutions within product codebases.

You will collaborate with Product and Engineering to define what can be built, and you will contribute to a growing design engineering function. Hybrid work with 2-3 days in our North Wall office and 2-3 days remote is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong product design experience across UX, interaction and visual design.
• Portfolio showing product thinking and UI design, including AI tool‑based prototypes.
• Experience taking digital products from concept through to implementation.
• Experience with design systems, component libraries and reusable UI patterns.
• Understanding of coding concepts; full development background not required.

Responsibilities

• Take design ideas from concept to working experiences using AI to prototype, build and test.
• Develop a consistent AI workflow applicable across tools and contexts.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to determine what can be built and what should be handed off.
• Own design problems from exploration to a working solution.
• Work with clients and internal stakeholders to understand problems and propose solutions.
• Implement and refine UI directly in product codebases with engineering support.
• Design and build reusable components and patterns for the design system.
• Improve existing products and test ideas in context.
• Share new AI-enabled working methods with the broader design team.
• Maintain high standards for usability, accessibility, interaction, and visuals.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Product thinking

AI-assisted development

Tools

Figma

Claude Code

Cursor

Copilot

Job description

About the role

We’re changing how Product Design works at ESW.

AI now lets designers work much closer to the product itself. We’re looking for a Product Design Engineer who can take ideas from concept through to working experiences, using design, development and AI tools.

You’ll be a designer first, with strong UX and UI skills, and comfortable working with code and existing product environments. You’ll use AI‑assisted tools to prototype, build and test quickly, so what ships is closer to what was designed.

The role won’t replace Engineering. Design will take on more of the work, which frees Engineering to focus on the problems that need their expertise.

What you’ll do

• Take design ideas past Figma into working experiences, using AI to build, test and refine them, and know what can realistically go into production.
• Develop a consistent way of working with AI that doesn’t depend on any one tool: how you frame the problem, what context you give, how you iterate and how you check the result.
• Work out with Product and Engineering where Design can go further, where it can build directly, and where Engineering needs to take over.
• Own design problems from early exploration to a working solution.
• Work directly with clients and internal stakeholders to understand problems and explore solutions.
• Implement and refine UI directly in product codebases, with support from Engineering when needed.
• Design and build reusable components and patterns for our design system.
• Make direct improvements to existing products and test ideas in context.
• Share new ways of working with AI that help the wider Design team prototype, test and build.
• Keep standards high for usability, accessibility, interaction and visual design.
• Help shape the Design Engineering role at ESW.

What we’re looking for

• Strong product design experience across UX, interaction and visual design.
• A portfolio that shows strong product thinking and UI design, including design engineering work such as working prototypes or experiences built with AI tools.
• Experience taking digital products from concept through to implementation.
• Experience working with design systems, component libraries and reusable UI patterns.
• An understanding of coding concepts and basics. A full development background isn’t required.
• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, v0 or similar.
• Strong understanding of accessibility and responsive design.
• Confident working with clients and stakeholders: understanding their needs, presenting ideas and acting on feedback.
• Comfortable working on problems that aren’t fully defined yet and working out what to build.
• You might be a great fit if…
• You’re a Product Designer who has started building as well as designing.
• You’re curious about how things work under the surface. You may already use AI and code to make working prototypes, build components or implement parts of your own designs.
• Or you already call yourself a Design Engineer and enjoy working across Design and Engineering.
• Either way, you’d rather build the experience than describe it.

About ESW

Our purpose is simple: to create moments that matter between people and the brands they cherish. We enable brands to expand their global reach, facilitating simple and seamless ecommerce experiences for consumers worldwide. Through our integration solutions, we deliver a complete international checkout experience, including local duties, taxes, fulfilment, delivery management, and global returns and payment processing capabilities.

Guided by our values—Own It, Champion Simplicity, Win as One, and Debate then Commit—we strive to foster innovation, accountability, and teamwork, creating solutions that inspire trust and drive impactful results.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits: Your financial well being is important to us. Join ESW and experience the satisfaction of being rewarded for your hard work, dedication and commitment.
• Healthcare: Enjoy an annual healthcare allowance of €1,500 and access to our trusted partner, VHI.
• Future-ready Financial Security: Plan confidently for tomorrow with our pension scheme , offering contribution options of 3.5% or 6.5%. Once you complete probation, ESW will proudly match your contributions up to 6.5%. We also offer life insurance at four times your annual salary.
• Emotional & Mental Support: Your personal wellbeing is a priority. Our Employee Assistance Programme provides access to counselling and therapy services whenever you need them.
• Fitness & Lifestyle Perks: Stay active your way with a reduced-rate Flyefit membership and no joining fee , or take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme to purchase a tax-free bike.
• Smart Commuting: Save on your daily journey with the Tax Saver Scheme , offering discounted public transport tickets to make commuting easier and more cost-effective.
• Professional and personal development: Find your spark and leave your mark. We will ensure your talent is nurtured and cultivated for growth and success throughout your career with ESW.
• Hybrid working: Enjoy the best of both worlds with 2-3 days in our office in North Wall, and 2-3 days working from the comfort of your home.
• Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion: When we win, we win together. You’ll be part of a culture that values every individual for who they are, fostering an environment where uniqueness is encouraged.

ESW is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at ESW are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.