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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal UI/UX Designer - **Company:** IRU, INC. - **Location:** Miami, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Design of User Interfaces, Interaction Design, Figma, Color Theory - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p35jutss3n ## About the Role * 8 to 12+ years designing and shipping high-quality product UI with a portfolio that clearly demonstrates exceptional craft. * Strong visual design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, hierarchy, composition , and attention to detail. * Strong interaction design instincts, including comfort with motion and micro-interactions (not necessarily motion graphics). * Expertise in Figma . * Proven ability to partner closely with engineers and maintain quality through implementation. * Clear, direct communicator with strong taste and the ability to explain decisions and tradeoffs. * On-site 3x/week in our Miami (Coral Gables) office. Nice To Haves, But NOT Required * Background in craft-heavy environments, including teams or companies known for world class design quality (consumer or B2B). * Experience that bridges product design with graphic design, art direction, or agency work . * Design system experience is a plus, but not required if your craft level is exceptional. * Familiarity working with component libraries and design systems implementations (for example Storybook) is helpful. * Comfort using AI tools to iterate is a plus, but this role is not centered on being "AI-first.", We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you're someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you. ## Description We're looking for someone obsessed with the craft. Optical alignment, type and color rhythm, motion easing, the weight of a border, the exact gray of a disabled state; these are not afterthoughts here, they're the job. You're the kind of designer who sweats ascenders, descenders and x-height of any typeface we'd use for UI. How You'll Make a Difference Day To Day * Lead the visual redesign of our entire product : Define a new visual language, then drive it across core surfaces. * Set and raise the craft bar across UI quality, typography, color, layout, visual hierarchy, spacing, and polish. * Push interaction patterns and motion : you do not need to be a motion specialist, but you should have strong instincts for animation and micro-interactions. * Make opinionated, high quality UI decisions : elevation, shadow, materials, and what trends to adopt lightly versus avoid. * Use UI kits as a baseline, not the finish line : extend and refine patterns rather than defaulting to generic components. * Partner tightly with Engineering and the Design Systems team to ensure what we design is buildable, consistent, and shipped with quality. * Collaborate with the UX team to translate product needs into a "kick ass" experience. * Contribute to system evolution : help establish principles and direction that the design systems team turns into scalable components and patterns. * Be hands-on : this role is about doing the work at a very high level of craft, not only reviewing or directing. ## Related Videos - [Learn Enough Design to Be Dangerous](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/577-learn-enough-design-to-be-dangerous) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [One Color to Rule Them All: Relative CSS Colors in Practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100016-one-color-to-rule-them-all-relative-css-colors-in-practice) - [Live Coding an Augmented Reality Game with WebXR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/199-live-coding-an-augmented-reality-game-with-webxr) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [10 Essential Figma Plugins for Frontend Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/262-10-essential-figma-plugins-for-frontend-developers-in-2023) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Top 5 Web Design Trends for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/155-top-5-web-design-trends-for-2023) - [Declarative Design and a fresh take on collaboration with developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/595-declarative-design-and-a-fresh-take-on-collaboration-with-developers)