Whisker

UI/UX Designer

Whisker  •  Auburn Hills, MI (Remote)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

  • Responsible for end-to-end UX/UI design efforts for mobile and connected device interfaces, from concept to implementation
  • Applies user-centered design principles to define and improve interaction models for both software (mobile, web) and hardware interfaces (HMI)
  • Conducts and synthesizes user research through interviews, usability testing, surveys, and data analysis to inform design strategy
  • Translates research findings and technical constraints into wireframes, prototypes, and final UI specifications
  • Develops and maintains scalable design systems and UI components in Figma. Creates visual assets including icons, illustrations, and screen layouts aligned with iOS and Android platform guidelines
  • Documents interface patterns and interaction behaviors for consistent implementation across platforms, including mobile apps and embedded HMI systems.
  • Collaborates with firmware and hardware teams to align HMI design with overall product experience and usability standards
  • Contributes to accessibility, usability, and localization planning for international product support
  • Participates in cross-functional design reviews and present design rationale to stakeholders
  • Ensures compliance with internal design standards and contributes to process improvements
  • Supports QA and development teams in design handoff and implementation fidelity
  • Will perform additional responsibilities when required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related.
  • Three (3) years in any occupation with experience in UX/UI design, designing for mobile applications and hardware/software interfaces (HMI).
  • Experience with portfolio of shipped products, including mobile applications and/or HMI-based interfaces;
  • Experience with Figma and design documentation tools; Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience conducting user research and usability testing; convert findings into actionable design decisions
  • Experience with HMI design considerations including tactile feedback, screen states, embedded display limitations, and interaction with physical controls
  • Experience with Mobile design guidelines (Apple HIG, Material Design)
  • Experience creating high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and production-ready design assets
  • Experience explaining design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience working in agile or cross-disciplinary product development teams
  • Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

ALTERNATE EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Master’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related and one (1) year in any occupation with experience in UX/UI design, designing for mobile applications and hardware/software interfaces (HMI). Must have skills listed above.

HYBRID EMPLOYEE: Reports to company headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI. Can work remotely up to 20%.

Whisker

About Whisker

Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.

As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers, transforming pet care along the way. And we don’t rest once we’ve created the best—we exist to make life for pets and pet parents endlessly better.

Whisker's team of 500 employees are headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan with manufacturing operations in Juneau, WI, and a growing remote team. Interested in joining? Visit www.litter-robot.com/careers.html

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Year Founded
1999
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