UX/UI Product Designer

LAB37; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Lab37 Robotics is seeking an experienced UX/UI Design leader to own the user experience across robot-facing displays, customer apps, and internal tools. You’ll shape the design direction, create scalable design systems, and lead research to ground product decisions in real user needs.

You will deliver high-fidelity mockups, rapid prototypes with AI tools, and detailed user flows for engineering, while collaborating with product and engineering teams to maintain brand consistency and drive

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in product design for hardware/software or enterprise tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or related field.
• Strong portfolio showing end-to-end UX/UI delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own the UI/UX vision across robot-facing displays, customer apps, and internal tools.
• Develop and maintain the Lab37 design system and brand guidelines.
• Lead user research to ground the roadmap in real user needs.
• Create high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and detailed flows for engineering.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align design decisions with product goals.
• Develop internal templates and assets to reinforce brand voice.

Skills

UX strategy

UI design

Design leadership

User research

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design / HCI

Tools

Figma

Generative AI design tools

Job description

Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our industry.

Job Description:

Own the user experience (UX) and visual design (UI) vision and strategy across one or more robotic systems and internal tools. Translate complex user needs, business goals, and technical constraints into intuitive, high-quality, and scalable design solutions. Drive the design process from concept through launch, ensuring an optimal balance between user satisfaction, product performance, and engineering feasibility.

Responsibilities:

• Own the UI/UX across our product ecosystem: Design and refine user interfaces for robot-facing displays, customer-facing applications, culinary brands, and internal operational tools, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive experience.
• Design System Management: Develop, document, and maintain the Lab37 design system, visual identity, and brand guidelines to ensure design consistency and efficiency across all platforms and products.
• Lead User Research: Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative user research (e.g., interviews, usability testing) to gather deep user insights, validate design concepts, and ground the product roadmap in real-world user needs.
• Create Design Artifacts: Produce high-fidelity mockups, including working mockups rapidly created with generative AI tools, prototypes, detailed user flows, and clear specifications that clearly communicate design rationale and direction to engineering teams.
• Facilitate Cross-functional Execution and Collaboration: Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and users throughout the design lifecycle; proactively communicate trade-offs and drive consensus on design decisions.
• Template Development: Design and maintain internal templates and assets for documents and presentations to reinforce the Lab37 voice and brand across internal and external communications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or a related field;
• 7-10 years focused on product design for complex hardware/software systems, enterprise tools, or similar domains.
• Expert proficiency with design and prototyping tools, including Figma and generative AI design tools.
• Proven track record of shipping and iterating on end-to-end user experiences with measurable results.
• Strong portfolio showcasing experience across the full design process: research, ideation, prototyping, and final visual design.
• Strong systems-thinking ability across mechanics, electronics, firmware, cloud services, and UX.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to influence without authority in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience designing for physical products, embedded systems, or robot user interfaces.
• Experience building and scaling enterprise-level design systems.
• Familiarity with food-service equipment, NSF/UL compliance, or other safety-critical electromechanical systems.

Additional Information:

Our work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and fun. We believe that a stimulating and enjoyable workplace is key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. At Lab37 Robotics, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of food production, and we are committed to supporting our employees' growth and success.

• Pay and benefits: We are looking for best in class for both talent and work ethic and provide benefits and pay to match

Join us at Lab37 Robotics and be a part of a forward-thinking company that's transforming the way the world approaches food.