Lead UX Designer for Veterinary Software

IDEXX; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Gym and rooftop meeting space

Fully subsidised health insurance

Dog-friendly office

Parking subsidies

Career pathways and growth

Job summary

IDEXX is seeking a Product Design Manager in Auckland to lead design across veterinary software platforms. You will work hands-on with Product and Engineering teams to deliver user-centered experiences, shaping workflows, interfaces, and design systems that scale across the product line.

You will mentor designers, run user research, prototype ideas, and ensure consistency in UI components while aligning with business goals and technical feasibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing UX/UI for software products.
• Ability to translate user needs into clear design solutions.
• Experience leading design activities in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of user-centered solutions across IDEXX veterinary software platforms.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to prioritize, design, and deliver features.
• Develop design plans and bring ideas to life with strong UX/UI practices.
• Conduct user research and apply insights to improve the product.
• Create interactive prototypes to validate concepts and flows.
• Document UI components and patterns for consistency across platforms.
• Partner with customers and stakeholders to understand workflows and needs.
• Lead user testing and continuously refine designs.
• Mentor other designers and elevate design standards.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Prototyping

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile

Tools

Figma

Sketch

InVision

Job description

IDEXX is seeking a Product Design Manager in Auckland to lead design across veterinary software platforms. You will work hands-on with Product and Engineering teams to deliver user-centered experiences, shaping workflows, interfaces, and design systems that scale across the product line.

You will mentor designers, run user research, prototype ideas, and ensure consistency in UI components while aligning with business goals and technical feasibility.