Senior HMI Designer

Happening Design; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Happening Design is seeking a skilled HMI Designer with 6+ years of overall experience, including at least 3 years focused on HMI design. The role emphasizes translating complex industrial requirements into user-centered interfaces for control systems.

A strong portfolio demonstrating innovative, visually compelling HMI work is essential. You will collaborate with engineering and UX teams to shape intuitive, reliable, and scalable interfaces, with a focus on usability and design systems across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, HCI, Graphic Design or related field.
• 6+ years in design or engineering with 3+ years in HMI design.
• Verifiable portfolio of HMI projects.
• Proficiency with HMI tools such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC or similar.
• Strong UX, visual hierarchy and interaction design knowledge.
• Experience in agile environments and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, responsive HMI interfaces for industrial control systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and UX specialists to define specs.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for validation.
• Ensure usability, accessibility, and industry best practices.
• Optimize performance for real-time responsiveness in operations.
• Maintain a design system for consistency across projects.
• Present concepts and rationale to stakeholders.

Skills

HMI design

Ignition

FactoryTalk

WinCC

UX principles

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Human-Computer Interaction

Tools

Ignition

FactoryTalk

WinCC

Job description

Summary: We are seeking a skilled HMI Designer with a minimum of 6 years of overall professional experience, including at least 3 years dedicated specifically to HMI design. The ideal candidate will bring a strong portfolio showcasing innovative, user-centered interface solutions across industrial or automation environments. This role is critical in shaping intuitive, efficient, and visually compelling human-machine interfaces that enhance operational performance and user experience. The HMI Designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex system requirements into clear, functional, and aesthetically consistent designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop intuitive, responsive, and scalable HMI interfaces for industrial control systems and automation platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and UX specialists to gather requirements and define interface specifications.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to validate design concepts and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Ensure compliance with usability standards, accessibility guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Optimize HMI performance for real-time responsiveness and reliability in operational environments.
• Maintain and evolve a design system to ensure consistency across multiple projects and platforms.
• Present design concepts and rationale to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in design or engineering roles, with 3+ years focused specifically on HMI design.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality HMI projects with a strong, verifiable portfolio.
• Proficiency with HMI development tools such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, or similar industrial platforms.
• Strong understanding of UX principles, visual hierarchy, and interaction design.
• Experience working in collaborative, agile development environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.