Lead UX​/UI Designer La Jolla, California,

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
• More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing, debt‑free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

• Define and implement UX design strategies aligning with business goals and product objectives.
• Ensure design deliverables meet user needs and business goals.
• Oversee all phases of the design process, from initial research and concept development to detailed design and testing.
• Lead multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Work on user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and ensure optimal user experiences.
• Create design guidelines, style guides, and best practices to maintain consistency across all product platforms.
• Allocate resources effectively, balancing short‑term project needs with long‑term strategic goals.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless design integration into the product development lifecycle.
• Advocate for user‑centered design throughout the company.
• Synthesize feedback from users, analytics, and stakeholders to iterate on designs.
• Required education:
  Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, or related.
• Required experience:
  
  12 months of experience as Lead UX/UI Designer, UX Designer, or related.

Additional minimum requirements:

• 12 months of work experience to include the following:
  1. UX research to understand product desirability, feasibility, and viability;
  2. Mapping and design facilitation, systematizing design ops procedures;
  3. User research methodologies and usability testing;
  4. Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Agile development environments;
  5. Designing web prototypes, and conducting usability testing.

The salary range for this role is $121,638. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

• 🤓 Prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
• 💸 HSA and FSA accounts
• ❤️ Life and AD&D insurance; disability coverage where applicable
• 🌅 Retirement 401(k) Plan Option with Altium match
• 🧘 Calm App and Employee Assistance Program
• 🏖 Paid holidays plus a “Choice Day” off per quarter
• ✈️ Paid time‑off rising schedule upon key milestones
• 🤒 Sick time for Dr. appointments or family health needs
• 👶 Family medical, maternity, paternity, and military leave
• 🏡 Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location
• 🥪 Free lunch, snacks and drinks every day in office

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