UX Designer - Local to Dallas, TX or Local to Lexington, KY - No client interview required. If local to Dallas - 1st round interview will be in person at Hitachi office - Onsite work

UX Designer - Local to Dallas, TX or Local to Lexington, KY - No client interview required. If local to Dallas - 1st round interview will be in person at Hitachi office - Onsite work

Requisition Name: UX Designer

Start Date: 11/2/2026

Duration: 12 Weeks

Services Location: TX/Dallas

Description Of Services:
UX Designer

Role Description:

As a product designer on our team, you'll design intuitive interfaces and collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and manufacturing experts to transform complex manufacturing problems into user-friendly experiences that drive operational excellence. Work closely with manufacturing teams and stakeholders to learn about their daily workflows and understand what they need to do their jobs effectively. Share design insights and ideas with product and engineering teams to help improve our platforms and user experiences. Build interactive prototypes that accurately represent data and functionality, helping teams visualize new features across our different platforms. Test designs with real users to make sure they're intuitive and solve the right problems for people who use our tools every day. Create detailed design handoffs and work alongside engineering teams to bring designs to life, ensuring they work well for our users.

What We re Looking For:

• Master's degree in User Experience Design, UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Digital Design, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• 5-8 years of professional experience in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating skill in user research, UX/UI design, prototyping, and interaction design across web and/or mobile applications.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to use AI to produce design work including hands-on experience with, or genuine eagerness to learn, AI- and code-based prototyping tools
• A product-minded approach, with the ability to consider business needs, use cases, and technical constraints alongside user needs.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
• Working familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) sufficient to collaborate effectively with engineers and to prototype using code-based tools.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to both design and non-design audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the professional services industry (e.g., industrial, financial, accounting, consulting).
• Demonstrated curiosity and self-direction in adopting emerging AI tools and workflows ahead of the curve.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in a Scrum environment.
• Knowledge of user behavior analytics and UX metrics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar.
• Certification in UX design or design thinking methodologies.

Other Skills And Abilities:

• The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to both design and non-design audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the professional services industry (e.g., industrial, financial, accounting, consulting).
• Demonstrated curiosity and self-direction in adopting emerging AI tools and workflows ahead of the curve.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in a Scrum environment.
• Knowledge of user behavior analytics and UX metrics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar.
• Certification in UX design or design thinking methodologies.

Other Skills And Abilities:

• The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Deliverables:
Execute the end-to-end design process, user research, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design with guidance from the UX Lead. Support discovery and user research, including usability testing and other validation methods, to inform design decisions and feature prioritization. Approach design with a product mindset, weighing user needs alongside business goals, use cases, and technical constraints and opportunities. Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure designs are feasible and consistent. Apply and help maintain UX design standards, guidelines, and patterns that support a cohesive, scalable design system. Champion accessibility, usability, and inclusive design best practices throughout day-to-day design work. Continuously experiment with new AI tools, workflows, and techniques, sharing what you learn to help the team work more effectively. Contribute to collaborative design sessions, workshops, and design critiques, offering ideas and incorporating feedback. Help track and interpret key UX metrics, using data and AI-assisted analysis to refine designs and inform future work. Stay current on industry trends, emerging tools, and the fast-evolving intersection of UX, product, and AI. Present design work clearly to the UX Lead, product team, and other stakeholders, articulating decisions and the rationale behind them.

Acceptance Criteria:
none

Other:
No client interview required. If local to Dallas - 1st round interview will be in person at Hitachi office