UI/UX Designer

ISU Research Park; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabanto seeks a UI/UX Designer to define, prototype, and implement software experiences for vMC against web (React) and mobile (React Native) platforms. You will own end-to-end design, from icons to system-level components, partnering with product and engineering teams to align with business goals.

You’ll create interactive prototypes in Figma, conduct usability testing, and contribute to Sabanto Steward graphics. A strong portfolio and collaboration across fast-paced agile sprints are essential.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Agricultural Familiarity: Familiarity with the agriculture industry or keen interest in agricultural technologies is preferred.
• Design Tools: Proficiency in design prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD or Sketch; portfolio demonstrating web/mobile design.
• Agile Design Processes: Understands agile methodologies and iterative design processes; works in sprints.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; able to articulate design decisions clearly.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver User-Centric Designs: Own end-to-end design for Sabanto’s Vehicle Mission Control web and mobile apps.
• Draw, Illustrate & Be Creative: Create icons, graphics, and illustrations for Sabanto Steward™.
• Collaborate with Product Team: Work with product managers and engineers to translate requirements into design solutions.
• Prototype & Test with Customers: Build interactive prototypes in Figma and conduct usability testing.
• Communicate & Document: Clearly communicate design concepts and decisions; document designs.
• Conduct Heuristic Evaluations & Audits: Regularly evaluate friction points to reduce cognitive load.
• Own the Sabanto Design System: Own and QA the Sabanto Design System using Figma, Storybook, Chromatic.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Portfolio required

Agile design

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

Sabanto is a venture-backed technology company on a mission to bring autonomy into agriculture.

We believe the agriculture industry’s lack of labor will drive the adoption of autonomous equipment. It’s this very spirit that drives us to build a robotic machinery platform, delivering a system that brings unprecedented efficiency, productivity, and cost savings to farmers. Join our fast-growing, industrious, and passionate team of innovators as we continue to disrupt the multi-billion-dollar agriculture industry.

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer to be on the forefront of defining, prototyping and implementing software experiences that increase the productivity and safety of vehicle automation within the agricultural industry. Specifically, this role will be focused on Sabanto’s Vehicle Mission Control (vMC) products, which consists of a React application and a React Native application.

Responsibilities and Outcomes

Deliver User-Centric Designs : Take ownership of the end-to-end design process for Sabanto’s Vehicle Mission Control (vMC) products, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience for both the React web application and React Native mobile application.

Draw, Illustrate & Be Creative : Develop custom icons, graphics, and illustrations that convey a high level of thoughtfulness and professionalism for customers using Sabanto Steward™.

Collaborate with Product Team : Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, validate assumptions and translate them into user-centric design solutions. Collaborate on the overall product vision, ensuring design aligns with business objectives and user needs.

Prototype & Test with Customers : Create interactive prototypes within Figma to validate design concepts for both web and mobile applications. Conduct usability testing to gather feedback and insights for iterative design improvements.

Communicate & Document : Effectively communicate design concepts and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide clear and concise design documentation. Collaborate with the broader design team to share knowledge and best practices.

Conduct Heuristic Evaluations & Audits : Perform regular heuristic evaluations and friction logs of Vehicle Mission Control (vMC) to identify points of friction and confusion in an effort to reduce the cognitive load during the customer’s experience.

Own the Sabanto Design System : Own the design system that will help enforce Sabanto Design System standards and guide our product and engineering teams using Figma and Storybook. Conduct regular visual design quality assurance of the Sabanto Design System using Chromatic to ensure consistency and reliability.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer, with a focus on web and mobile applications.

Agricultural Familiarity : Familiarity with the agriculture industry or a keen interest in agricultural technologies is preferred. Experience working on projects related to precision agriculture or autonomous machinery is a significant advantage.

Design Tools : Strong proficiency in design prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD or Sketch. Showcase a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to design for both web and mobile applications.

Agile Design Processes : Understands agile methodologies and iterative design processes. Work collaboratively in sprints to deliver high-quality designs that meet project timelines and objectives.

Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate and document design decisions clearly and concisely. Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Adaptability : Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to handle evolving project requirements and priorities.