Senior UI/UX Designer

About the position

At Scythe, we are revolutionizing the lawn care industry with our electric robotic mowers. We’re looking for a seasoned UI/UX designer who is passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences and thrives on solving complex design problems. As our first in-house designer, you will establish the foundation that will set Scythe apart in a category bound by traditional conventions. You will take ownership of the user experience across our digital products, with a primary focus on customer-facing interfaces (web, mobile, and robot). Additionally, you’ll provide occasional support for graphic design, ensuring brand consistency across all customer touchpoints. You’ll collaborate with teammates from across the company to build a deep understanding of product needs and bring those ideas to life. We expect you to have broad experience and the ability to 'see around corners.' You'll thrive in a fast-paced, self-managed environment and be a collaborative, low-ego teammate who helps Scythe achieve its big mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI Design for Digital Products: Drive the design of Scythe’s customer-facing interfaces.
• Create and Maintain a Design System: Establish a cohesive design system to enable scalability and efficiency in future design work.
• User Research & Prototyping: Conduct user research, design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Iterate Based on Feedback: Engage in iterative design processes, incorporating feedback from internal teams and customers.
• Advocate for User-Centered Design: Drive conversations that champion the needs of our users.
• Adaptable Graphic Design Skills: Support graphic design tasks when needed, ensuring brand consistency.

Requirements

• UX/UI Design Expertise: Experienced in creating user-centered designs for mobile and desktop applications.
• Expert in User Research: Led or contributed to various user research methods.
• Strategic Alignment and Delivery: Experienced in aligning product design with broader business strategy.
• Collaborate and Iterate: Thrive in a collaborative environment with product and engineering teams.
• Tool Proficiency: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with PowerPoint as a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Successfully navigated an engineering environment as a staunch creative.
• Designed and delivered complex mobile and web applications with a focus on user experience.
• Worked in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple projects.
• Applied a consistent brand identity across digital and non-digital touchpoints.
• Dabbled in photography or video editing.
• Experience working with robotics or in a technical field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Fully-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance, including 75% funded dependent coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching today).
• Flexible paid time-off and remote work.
• Highly collaborative learning culture.
• An opportunity to have an incredible positive impact on the world.