Senior HMI Designer

Happening Design Studio Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Happening Design Studio Pvt Ltd in Pune seeks an experienced HMI Designer with 6+ years in design or engineering, including 3+ years in HMI design, to create intuitive interfaces for industrial automation. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers and UX specialists, develop wireframes, prototypes, and a design system, and ensure usability and accessibility standards across projects.

A strong portfolio and proficiency with Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC or similar platforms are

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in design or engineering roles, with at least 3 years in HMI design.
• Strong portfolio of HMI projects for industrial or automation environments.
• Proficiency with Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of UX, visual hierarchy and interaction design.
• Experience working in agile, collaborative development teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop intuitive, responsive HMI interfaces for industrial control systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and UX specialists to gather requirements.
• Create wireframes, mockups and interactive prototypes for validation.
• Ensure usability and accessibility guidelines are followed.
• Maintain and evolve a design system for consistency across projects.
• Present concepts and rationale to stakeholders.

Skills

HMI design

Industrial design

UX principles

Agile

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Ignition

FactoryTalk

WinCC

Job description

Happening Design Studio Pvt Ltd | Full time

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.