Dexmate is hiring: Senior UI/UX Designer in Santa Clara

Overview

Pioneer the Future of Human-Robot Interaction. We're an ambitious early-stage robotics startup that designed, built, and launched our first robot in 8 months. We’re looking for a visionary Senior UI/UX Designer to help us build intuitive, delightful user experiences across digital and physical robot interfaces.

This isn’t just another SaaS design role. You’ll design experiences that bridge the digital and physical worlds, making advanced robotics accessible to everyone.

What You'll Do

• Pioneer new interaction models for human-robot communication, going beyond traditional UI patterns
• Design end-to-end experiences spanning mobile apps, web dashboards, robot interfaces, and physical controls
• Lead user research to understand how people want to interact with robots and physical AI systems
• Build design systems from the ground up that work across digital and physical touchpoints
• Collaborate directly with robotics engineers, AI researchers, and hardware teams to create seamless experiences
• Own the entire design process from concept through implementation, with minimal oversight
• Define UX standards for the emerging physical AI industry
• Work closely with founders to shape product strategy and company vision

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional UI/UX design with a portfolio showcasing complete product development cycles
• Proven experience building products from 0 to 1
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools (Principle, ProtoPie, or similar)
• Strong foundation in both web and mobile app design (iOS/Android) with shipped products
• Independent operator who thrives with high autonomy and minimal direction
• Systems thinking – ability to design cohesive experiences across multiple platforms and devices
• Excellent communication – you can present ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bonus Points

• Experience designing for emerging technologies (AR/VR, IoT, robotics, AI tools)
• Background in industrial design or physical product design
• Understanding of technical constraints in robotics/hardware development
• Interest or background in AI/ML applications
• Motion design and animation skills
• Complete case studies with clear problem definition, process, and outcomes
• Cross-platform design work showing consistency across web, mobile, and other interfaces
• Complex user flows that solve real user problems elegantly
• Visual design excellence with strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Design systems or component libraries you\'ve built
• Evidence of user research and data-driven design decisions

Why This Role is Extraordinary

• Ground Floor Opportunity – Join as one of our first design hires and shape the design culture of a fast-growing robotics company
• Cutting-Edge Problems – Design experiences that have never existed before
• Rapid Impact – In a lean startup, designs go from concept to reality in weeks
• Massive Market – Help build the foundation for how millions will interact with physical AI
• Learn from the Best – Work alongside world-class robotics engineers and AI researchers
• Ownership & Growth – Take on responsibilities typically reserved for design directors at larger companies

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + significant equity in a fast-growing robotics company
• Ground-floor opportunity to shape the future of an entire industry
• Direct access to founders and input on company direction
• Health, dental, vision and other standard benefits

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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