Sr UI/UX Designer Job at Planet Pharma in Boston

Overview

Senior UI/UX Designer role at Planet Pharma. The position focuses on concepting and delivering user interface design solutions for medical devices, with emphasis on safety, usability, and adherence to brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Define the Digital User Interface and implement the Surgical Operating Unit’s Design system for complex medical devices within the product portfolio.
• Participate in research activities to identify user needs and translate findings into design solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Research & Technology teams to shape product features and functionality.
• Work with agile teams to collaborate with software engineers, copywriters, and UX designers.
• Lead concept definition for new products and platforms using systems thinking and user-centered design methodologies.
• Conceptualize and visualize product designs and physical interactions using Figma; create digital prototypes in Figma or Principal.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, style guides, and user flows; communicate interaction ideas using Figma, Miro, and PowerPoint.
• Prepare detailed final design documentation and support software engineering handoffs and design requirements in shared platforms (Jama, Jira, etc.).
• Develop ideas based on design thinking, user research, heuristic principles, and accessibility standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design or related design field, with relevant experience or equivalent certificate program.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a UX Design role; 2 years’ experience in medical device or related industry preferred; 2 years demonstrated experience as a User Experience lead for new product development.
• Experience in all phases of the product development process—from research to concept development, front-end development, prototyping, testing with users, and translating results into design.
• Strong ability to communicate and present design concepts clearly to cross-functional teams; comfortable working in an Agile environment.
• Hands-on experience creating wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, and user flows; familiar with design tools such as Figma, Principal, and Miro.
• Experience supporting and guiding product labeling and creating instructional content (e.g., user manuals, IFUs, quick reference guides).
• Understanding of quality regulations (21 CFR Part 820.30), human factors/usability engineering standards (IEC 62366-1, ANSI HE75), risk management (ISO 14971), and FDA guidance (plus familiarity is a bonus).

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong creative, analytical, problem-solving, technical judgment, and leadership skills.
• Ability to visually communicate design vision and research needs; effective collaboration with R&D, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Principal, and Miro; basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) is a plus.

The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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