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Dexmate

Senior UI/UX Designer

Dexmate, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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Pioneer the Future of Human-Robot Interaction We’re an ambitious early-stage robotics startup that achieved the extraordinary: designing, building, and launching our first robot in just 8 months. Now we’re looking for a visionary Senior UI/UX Designer to help us build the most intuitive, delightful user experiences that will empower the entire physical AI community. About Us & This Role You’ll be joining a fast-moving team of builders and innovators who are redefining what’s possible in robotics. As one of our early design hires, you’ll have unprecedented influence in shaping how humans interact with physical AI systems – from mobile apps and web platforms to robot interfaces and emerging interaction paradigms. This isn’t just another SaaS design role. You’ll be designing experiences that bridge the digital and physical worlds, creating interfaces that make 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 Essential Experience: 5 years of professional UI/UX design

with a portfolio showcasing complete product development cycles

Proven experience building products from 0 to 1

– you’ve taken ideas from concept to launched product

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

Front-end development knowledge (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)

Have 3D app design experience

Your Portfolio Must Show: 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 – you’ll be inventing new interaction paradigms Rapid Impact

In a lean startup, your designs go from concept to reality in weeks, not months Massive Market

Help build the foundation for how millions will interact with physical AI in the coming decade Learn from the Best

Work alongside world-class robotics engineers and AI researchers pushing technological boundaries Ownership & Growth

Take on responsibilities typically reserved for design directors at larger companies Our Design Philosophy We believe the future of robotics isn’t just about building smarter machines – it’s also about creating seamless, intuitive experiences that make advanced technology feel natural and accessible. Great design will be the difference between robots that sit in labs and robots that genuinely help people in their daily lives or work. We’re looking for someone who gets excited about solving problems that don’t have established patterns yet. 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

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