UI Production Designer - Mobile App Design

Abbott; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, 


MetLife Benefits & Pet Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Sylmar, CA is seeking an experienced UI Production Designer to bridge design and development for a mobile app design initiative. You will collaborate with product and engineering to ensure production-ready visuals and detailed developer handoffs.

The role emphasizes design system oversight and evolving guidelines, with hands-on work in Figma, component libraries, and cross-functional workflows. A BS in CS or design-related field is preferred, with at least 4 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience bridging design and development.
• Experience with Figma file management, components and collaboration features.
• Experience with design system maintenance and evolution.
• Strong communication across teams and disciplines.
• Proactive in identifying process improvements and practical solutions.
• Passion for delivering high-quality user experiences with a user-centered approach.
• Web app development experience (AWS, PostgreSQL, Figma, Github).

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed, well-documented design specifications for product features and act as the main contact for design questions during development.
• Collaborate with product designers, managers, and engineers to define necessary design details for a consistent UX.
• Critically review design concepts for component usage and translate designs into production-ready documentation.
• Help evolve and refine the design system, UX guidelines, and processes; train users to increase utilization.
• Create, revise, and maintain design files and handoff files; manage changes in Figma for smooth updates.

Skills

Figma

Design to Dev handoff

Design system maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

User-centered design

Process improvement

Web app development

Bridge design and development

Education

BS in CS (preferred)

Engineering degree acceptable

Bachelor's in design / human factors

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

Figma

Github

Job description

Title: UI Production Designer - Mobile App Design

Location: Sylmar, CA

Duration: 5 months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Summary:

Years of Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.

Looking to develop a project management tool that has project tracking (Milestones, risks, issues, accomplishments), resource management (linked to ENTRA), capital/expense planning (no integration).

Education: BS in Computer Science preferred but Engineering degree is fine.

Skills:

• Demonstrates a strong foundation in both design principles and technical implementation, with the ability to bridge the gap between design and development.
• Has extensive experience with Figma, including file management, component creation, and collaboration features.
• Experience with design system maintenance and evolution, possessing a keen eye for detail and consistency.
• Exhibits strong communication skills, capable of working effectively across different teams and disciplines.
• Is proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement and capable of implementing practical solutions.
• Brings a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences, with a user-centered approach to design and development.
• Web app development (AWS/PostgreSQP,. Figma, Github)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in design / human factors or related field

Duties: Job Summary:

As a Production Designer on our Design Foundations team, you will be pivotal in ensuring the seamless transition of product design details through the development lifecycle. Collaborating closely with product and development teams, your mission is to uphold the highest standards of design within our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developer Handoffs & Support: Provide detailed, well-documented design specifications for product features and act as the primary point of contact for resolving design-related questions during development.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work alongside product designers, product managers, and engineers to identify and define the necessary design details to deliver a consistent user experience.
• Design System Oversight: Critically review design concepts for component usage and translate finalized designs into detailed production-ready documentation. Ensure the highest standard for consistency of visual elements and UX patterns.
• Design System Contribution: Help evolve and refine the ADC Design System, UX guidelines, and processes that govern it. Facilitate collaboration and brainstorming sessions with the Product Design team. Document and train users of the design system to increase utilization and correct usage.
• Design File Maintenance and Change Management: Create, revise, and maintain design files, including component libraries and developer handoff files that are easy to navigate. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of executing changes within Figma to ensure smooth, efficient updates.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.