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# UI/UX Designer - Remote

- **Company:** Washington and Idaho Railway Inc
- **Location:** Weston, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, SolidWorks (CAD), Digital Asset Management, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, User-Centered Design, Material UI, Figma, KeyShot 3D Rendering Software
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pwtwrn9tps

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, software product design, interaction design, or a closely related field.
 * Proficiency with Figma, including experience with shared design systems, component libraries, and high-fidelity interface designs.
 * Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
 * Experience designing software interfaces and creating interactive prototypes.
 * A portfolio or representative work samples demonstrating relevant user interface design capabilities.
 * Experience developing detailed UI specifications, design documentation, and production-ready assets.
 * Strong visual design, graphic design, and illustration skills.
 * Experience with complex software applications or technical systems requiring detailed and consistent user interfaces.
 * Familiarity with usability engineering, accessibility principles, human factors, and user-centered design methodologies.
 * Experience collaborating with software development teams in Agile or Scrum environments.
 * Understanding of software development practices and how UI designs are implemented.
 * Experience working independently within matrixed, distributed teams.
 * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive communication.
 * Preferred: Experience with 3D modeling or rendering tools such as KeyShot or SolidWorks.
 * Preferred: Experience designing software for medical devices, surgical systems, robotics, or regulated safety-critical industries.

## Description

We are seeking a Staff User Interface and Experience Designer to join our Mako Robotics team, primarily focused on developing software experiences for robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, specifically Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). This role offers an exciting opportunity to design intuitive, high-quality user interfaces that translate complex clinical workflows into seamless software applications. The ideal candidate will combine strong visual and interaction design expertise with hands-on technical skills to create detailed, production-ready design specifications. You will collaborate across engineering, product development, and design teams to influence current and next-generation Mako technologies and help shape the future of robotic-assisted surgery. This position is located in Weston, FL (preferred), Kalamazoo, MI (considered), or offers remote/hybrid flexibility subject to approval., * Design and develop intuitive, visually consistent software interfaces for Mako robotic-assisted surgery applications, focusing on Total Hip Arthroplasty.

 * Create high-fidelity interface designs, screen layouts, interactive prototypes, and reusable UI components using Figma and established design systems.
 * Translate complex clinical workflows, product requirements, and user needs into clear, functional, and accessible software experiences.
 * Apply visual and interaction design principles including typography, color, layout, navigation, messaging, component states, and user feedback.
 * Develop detailed, production-ready UI specifications that communicate design intent to software development teams.
 * Create and manage design assets, component libraries, naming conventions, documentation, and version-controlled deliverables.
 * Collaborate with UX researchers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to incorporate user feedback, clinical insights, and usability considerations.
 * Support design reviews, usability evaluations, and voice-of-customer activities to refine interfaces and enhance user experience.
 * Balance user needs, technical feasibility, design consistency, and product requirements throughout development.
 * Partner closely with software engineers, scrum teams, product owners, systems engineers, and other designers to ensure successful UI implementation.
 * Maintain consistency within shared software platforms and design systems across Mako's hip, knee, and shoulder applications.
 * Manage assigned design activities independently, proactively resolve challenges, and drive deliverables from concept through implementation.
 * Communicate design decisions, technical specifications, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
 * Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, documentation standards, tools, and team practices.
 * Support medical device design controls, usability, and quality requirements throughout product development.