Senior UX Designer

Mid-senior level Leuven, Belgium Hybrid Full-time Software engineering & research

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & RESEARCH

HYBRID

ENGLISH CV

At Materialise, we’re shaping the future of 3D printing and digital manufacturing, powering innovation from healthcare to aerospace. We’re seeking a Senior UX Designer to craft user-centered experiences for complex, enterprise-grade applications, directly impacting how products come to life. You’ll blend systems thinking with design craft to simplify intricate, data-rich workflows, working closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver clarity, empathy, and simplicity.

In this role, you'll be responsible for UX activities across the product lifecycle, from discovery to detailed design. As our team evolves, you’ll help build UX capability and culture, including mentoring and guiding as the team grows.

• Plan and conduct user research: interviews, contextual inquiry, and user testing
• Translate insights into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and UI specifications
• Apply and enhance our design system and component library across products
• Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality implementation
• Communicate design decisions and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders
• Mentor designers, supporting their growth and building their confidence
• Contribute to evolving UX processes and culture in the software business unit

• 7+ years in UX, product design, or interaction design
• Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of complex products or features
• Proven ability to design enterprise-grade applications with intricate workflows
• Experience using and contributing to design systems
• Track record of successful collaboration with product and engineering teams
• Experience coaching or mentoring other designers (formal or informal)
• Systems thinker who thrives in ambiguity and works effectively within constraints
• Clear communicator who can articulate design rationale to technical and business stakeholders

• Experience with 3D interfaces, CAD tools, or industrial/technical software
• Familiarity with data-heavy, operational, or multi-system environments
• Experience in healthcare, aerospace, or manufacturing domains

• Send us your CV and a brief note covering an example of complex UX work you've owned, your experience mentoring or supporting other designers, and why you're interested in this role

Hybrid working & flexibility

At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.

Personal growth and career advancement

At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.

Team building

We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.

Innovation is key

Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.

Hybrid working & flexibility

At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular…