What are the responsibilities and job description for the User Experience Designer position at Pennsylvania Enterprise?
Job Overview:
PENNEP is seeking a talented and dedicated UX Designer 4 to join our client’s dynamic team. Seeking a Digital Product Designer to help shape a world-class mobile experience powering a groundbreaking next-generation hardware product. This role will lead design efforts for iOS and Android apps, collaborating closely with engineering, QA, and UX Research to deliver intuitive, impactful, and visually consistent interfaces. The ideal candidate is a senior designer with deep experience in product design for mobile apps (bonus points for experience with hardware). Ideal experience with App creation with wearables for workout/sports (ex. Fitbit, peloton, Apple watch) however, experience with hardware/app creation with products like Alexa, Google Nest, Ring, etc. also a good fit.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Design user interfaces and interactions for mobile apps (iOS and Android) and connected hardware experiences
- Translate research insights and product requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and polished designs
- Collaborate with engineers, QA, and product managers to ensure feasibility and quality throughout the development lifecycle
- Partner with UX Research to iterate designs based on user feedback and testing
- Maintain and evolve design systems and documentation for cohesive, inclusive experiences across all touchpoints
- Champion accessibility and usability design principles
- Support operational planning and delivery of long-term initiatives for APV
- Present design strategy and rationale to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Required Skills and Experience:
- 7 years of experience designing mobile apps, ideally for hardware products
- Proven track record of leading end-to-end design for consumer-facing digital products
- Expertise in design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping platforms
- Experience collaborating with engineering and QA teams in Agile environments
- Strong portfolio demonstrating mobile app design, hardware-connected experiences, and design system work
- Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and facilitation skills
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity through organized, actionable design steps
- Comfortable presenting and facilitating discussions with senior leadership
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Design, or related field.
About PENNEP
PENNEP works with national, multinational clients and thrives to become one of the world's leading professional services companies with a vision to transform clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our leaders have 50 PLUS Years of combined and unique industry knowledge with a consultative approach that helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
PENNEP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide engineering excellence practices training for all our employees.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $61.33 per hour
Experience:
- Designing Mobile applications: 7 years (Required)
- Hardware products: 7 years (Required)
- Application creation: 7 years (Required)
- Figma: 7 years (Required)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 7 years (Required)
- Prototyping platforms: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61