Full-Time

Sr. Interaction Designer

Future Forward

Posted on 1/16/2025

Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical

10,001+ employees

Develops robotic surgical systems and services

No salary listed

Senior

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

This position is scheduled on-site in Sunnyvale, CA.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Figma
Product Design
Requirements
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in a product design role – experience beyond traditional web and native app UI is preferred
  • Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design, human sciences (e.g., Cognitive Science, Psychology, Human Factors, Product Design, UX Design) or equivalent
  • Proven record of bringing products to market that contain complex user interactions, especially products with physical interactions that are not solely web- or software-based
  • Professional experience using industry standard design tools (i.e. Figma, Creative Suite)
Responsibilities
  • Design world class physical and digital interactions
  • Working in an environment where the product definition is still being defined and articulated
  • Uphold superior standards and methods throughout the product development life cycle
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Human Factors, Clinical, and Engineering teams throughout the product development process to ensure your designs are safe, effective, and feasible
  • Document, maintain and share your project plans to ensure proper coordination with cross-functional partners
  • Has experience working in an iterative environment closely collaborating with diverse stakeholders
  • Participate and Facilitate discovery and research activities to develop and apply an excellent understanding of end-users and the problem space
  • Balance prioritized trade-offs that consider user, product, engineering and business needs as you iterate quickly through various design to narrow the solution space
  • Think systemically to create holistic design solutions that reinforce and contribute to the interaction design language of the product
  • Propose clear and compelling designs with sound rationale addressing identified problems and opportunities
  • Participate in the validation of product usability through informal and formal testing with representative users in lab and clinical settings
  • Write clear, comprehensive and detailed user interface specifications for others to build and test against
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to synthesize nuanced interactions between hardware and software into essential UI
  • Excellent UX documentation writing skills
  • Ability to articulate their design concisely to leadership and stakeholders
  • Experience working in 3D/AR/VR environments is an advantage
  • Ability to prototype using a variety of methods digital and sketching (e.g., Figma, Proto-pie)
  • Experience using design systems to create consistency and cross product fluency

Intuitive Surgical specializes in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. Their main products are robotic surgical systems that help doctors perform surgeries with more accuracy and less physical strain. These systems work by allowing surgeons to control robotic arms with precision, which can lead to smaller incisions and quicker recovery times for patients. Unlike many competitors, Intuitive focuses on enhancing the skills of physicians through advanced technology, rather than just providing basic surgical tools. The company's goal is to improve patient outcomes and expand the use of minimally invasive techniques in healthcare.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increasing adoption of AI in robotic surgery enhances precision and outcomes.
  • Growing demand for minimally invasive procedures due to faster recovery times.
  • Expansion in emerging markets, especially Asia-Pacific, driven by healthcare investments.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from PROCEPT BioRobotics could impact market share.
  • Legal challenges in India regarding refurbished medical gear imports.
  • Dependency on external partners like FluoGuide for surgical guidance technology.

What makes Intuitive Surgical unique

  • Pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery with advanced technology for precision and fewer constraints.
  • Strong focus on enhancing physician capabilities through innovative surgical systems.
  • Commitment to improving patient outcomes in minimally invasive care.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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