Head of UX Design @ Mojo Vision

Head of UX Design

Posted on 12/30/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

Saratoga, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

UI/UX Design

Requirements

BS/BA degree in HCI, UX/UI Design
15+ years of experience, with a proven track record, in creating and delivering consumer product user interface design
Ability to develop and lead project team and colleagues on assessing usability and delivering quality designs solutions
Ability to communicate effectively and convey the logic behind design decisions
Knowledge of workflow, wire-framing and schematic creation tools such as OmniGraffle, Illustrator, etc. and documentation software, such as InDesign
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud SW to generate visual representations and assets
Passion for HW/SW products and dedication to work in a dynamic and exciting start-up environment. Ability to accept and implement ideas from others
Willing to iterate and possibly restart from zero if design explorations are not meeting goals of the program
Extremely organized and detail oriented
Results and deadline driven
MS/MA degree in HCI, UX/UI Design
Experience working on user interface flows for hardware products with small displays
Experience user testing concepts and solutions with regards to target market
Experience in AR, VR or MR
Ability to create mockups using prototyping tools, ie InVision, Azure or comparable SW

Responsibilities

With VP of Design, Product Managers and management, create and define the UX and user interface directions on our initial product offering and future product roadmap
Recruit and build a talented and diverse team of designers, prototypers and researchers, to deliver a full set of comprehensive design solutions and specifications
Conceptualize new user interface designs while taking into consideration engineering and technical constraints, usability, marketing needs and industry best practices
Communicate new concepts and ideas effectively to a wide internal audience including product management and engineering team
Work with external design and development consultancies to prototype and develop compelling ideas and solutions
Establish and evolved the visual design language for initial launch and as we make advancements as the technology matures
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and specifications of UX/UI designs for implementation with the SW team
Leverage qualitative and quantitative user research to help inform decisions on usability explorations and direction that lead to final implementation into our products
Manage difficult trade offs relating to product features
Work with Product Managers to determine the feature requirements for new products
Work with Product Managers and engineering Team to ensure product vision is maintained throughout the product development process
Contribute unique ideas and influence the design work of others

At Mojo, we’re inventing the future of computing – Invisible Computing – which imagines a world where information is there when you need it, technology fades away, and you can freely connect with others in a more meaningful and confident way. Our team includes talented professionals with expertise in product design, user experience, applied physics, hardware, software, optics, photonics, electronics, chemistry, biology and vision science. Together, we’re building Mojo Lens, a smart contact lens with a built-in display that gives you timely information without interrupting your focus. Mojo Lens elevates your vision by providing the information you need exactly when it’s needed - all while letting you look like you.

We are a well-funded startup founded by technology experts with decades of experience developing pioneering products and platforms and backed by some of the world’s leading technology investors. We are located in Saratoga, CA.

Mojo Vision is seeking a top tier candidate for their Head of User Experience team. The position will be a key leader to drive, develop and build out the UX/UI design for Mojo Vision’s AR Smart Contact Lens platform. A fundamentally breakthrough product, that has the potential to reshape the future of human interaction with technology, data and communications, as the AR world evolves.

As part of the Design team, your role will be to lead, inspire and collaborate with design management, user interface professionals, product management and engineering teams to design an exceptionally unique, easy to use and highly intuitive user experience. Core responsibilities will focus on creating UI framework, widgets, visual design and motion graphics along with key applications and potential end user solutions that promotes the value proposition of our platform. Additional responsibilities will require user testing the designs and drive investigations of our technology in areas of human perception, awareness and performance. The position will help create the vision for this new category of product to inspire and communicate that to all members of the development and exec team.

The ideal candidate will have vast experience developing HW/SW solutions with a focus on application design in communications, entertainment, computing and social interaction. They will possess strong knowledge in current and future directions in interaction and UX design, including PC, smartphone, AR/VR/MR solutions and design methodologies that advances the development of UX/UI for these categories.

In addition, they should have the experience and knowledge on building out a diverse team of individuals to help execute the deliverables on this design vision.

Responsibilities

With VP of Design, Product Managers and management, create and define the UX and user interface directions on our initial product offering and future product roadmap.
Recruit and build a talented and diverse team of designers, prototypers and researchers, to deliver a full set of comprehensive design solutions and specifications.
Conceptualize new user interface designs while taking into consideration engineering and technical constraints, usability, marketing needs and industry best practices.
Communicate new concepts and ideas effectively to a wide internal audience including product management and engineering team.
Work with external design and development consultancies to prototype and develop compelling ideas and solutions.
Establish and evolved the visual design language for initial launch and as we make advancements as the technology matures.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and specifications of UX/UI designs for implementation with the SW team.
Leverage qualitative and quantitative user research to help inform decisions on usability explorations and direction that lead to final implementation into our products.
Manage difficult trade offs relating to product features.
Work with Product Managers to determine the feature requirements for new products.
Work with Product Managers and engineering Team to ensure product vision is maintained throughout the product development process.
Contribute unique ideas and influence the design work of others

Requirements

BS/BA degree in HCI, UX/UI Design.
15+ years of experience, with a proven track record, in creating and delivering consumer product user interface design.
Ability to develop and lead project team and colleagues on assessing usability and delivering quality designs solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively and convey the logic behind design decisions.
Knowledge of workflow, wire-framing and schematic creation tools such as OmniGraffle, Illustrator, etc. and documentation software, such as InDesign.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud SW to generate visual representations and assets.
Passion for HW/SW products and dedication to work in a dynamic and exciting start-up environment. Ability to accept and implement ideas from others.
Willing to iterate and possibly restart from zero if design explorations are not meeting goals of the program.
Extremely organized and detail oriented.
Results and deadline driven.

Preferred

MS/MA degree in HCI, UX/UI Design
Experience working on user interface flows for hardware products with small displays.
Experience user testing concepts and solutions with regards to target market.
Experience in AR, VR or MR
Ability to create mockups using prototyping tools, ie InVision, Azure or comparable SW

If solving challenging problems and shaping the future interests you, come join us at our offices in Saratoga, CA just outside of San Jose. Along with competitive compensation employee perks include flexible time off, access to full health benefits and a stocked fridge and pantry in the office. Even if you don’t see your dream job on our openings page, you can still apply for it with the “Create your own position” option.

51-200 employees

Website

AR contact lens company