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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

UI/UX Designer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA+1 moreMore locations: Knoxville, TN, USA
Remote
Product & Experience DesignProduct Design

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in UI/UX design or a similar role.
  • A bachelor's degree in design, visual communication, or computer science, or comparable work experience in business-to-business software applications.
  • Good communication skills, appreciation for systems lifecycle methodologies, and commitment to process adherence.
  • Proficiency with desktop publishing programs such as Adobe XD, InVision, and Figma.
  • Competency with Microsoft Office programs including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Experience designing or modifying systems or software.
  • Familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the creation, evolution, and optimization of the SaaS platform and products while applying UI/UX best practices and principles.
  • Design promotional and administrative campaigns to support client deliverables and business needs.
  • Develop creative solutions for electronic and digital media to enhance online and mobile application user experience.
  • Establish design guidelines with detailed design rationale for product lines in the portfolio.
  • Establish and maintain the design process as part of the organization agility practice, including end-user interviews, research, product management engagement, and execution by teams.
  • Develop and design UI/UX wireframes from epics, feature descriptions, and user stories, including flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
  • Manage work against agreed goals and objectives, including schedules, milestones, and cost.
  • Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to structure test scenarios and plans.
  • Interact with stakeholders, developers, and subject matter experts to ensure designs meet requirements.
  • Plan new designs and optimize existing designs.
  • Investigate user experience against design requirements and user goals and objectives.
  • Integrate ABS branding into designs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to designers on the team.

About the company

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American Bureau of Shipping

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ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Spring, Texas

Founded

1862

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What believers are saying

  • ABS signed a September 3, 2026 MOU with JB Energy for Brazilian floating wind.
  • ABS issued Fleetzero's battery system assessment on August 11, 2026, boosting electrification credibility.
  • ABS-backed TMV Logistics launched a $200 million maritime fund on May 26, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • DNV, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas still outrank ABS on installed fleet relationships.
  • ABS's Korea-U.S. shipbuilding push depends on 2026 subsidy politics and yard execution.
  • One class failure on ammonia, hydrogen, or nuclear approval would shred trust overnight.

What makes American Bureau of Shipping unique

  • ABS is an IACS member with 200 offices across 70 countries.
  • ABS combines classification, cyber consulting, and risk services after acquiring RMC Global in April 2026.
  • ABS leads frontier approvals for nuclear, floating data centers, ammonia, and hydrogen designs in 2026.

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