Flow Science, Inc. is hiring: Senior UX/UI Designer in Chapel Hill

This is an in-person position in Chapel Hill, NC or Santa Fe, NM. Lead the design vision for our FLOW-3D product family, used by engineers and scientists worldwide to solve critical challenges in aerospace, manufacturing, civil engineering, and biotechnology. As our first Senior UX/UI Designer, you’ll define our design strategy, establish world-class standards, and shape how thousands of technical professionals interact with our industry-leading simulation platform. The Impact You’ll Lead Define and champion the long-term UX/UI vision that positions FLOW-3D as the most intuitive and visually sophisticated CFD platform in the industry Transform complex simulation workflows into elegant, intuitive experiences that reduce learning curves and accelerate user productivity across our global customer base Build a user research practice that delivers continuous strategic insights, directly influencing product roadmap priorities and business decisions Brand & Visual Excellence Establish comprehensive design standards and UI patterns that embody Flow Science’s brand identity and ensure consistency across the entire product family Elevate our visual design language to reflect our position as the industry leader, creating polished interfaces that inspire confidence and professionalism Design sophisticated visual systems that balance aesthetic refinement with the functional density required by power users performing complex technical work Leadership & Organizational Impact Shape product strategy as a key voice in leadership discussions, ensuring user needs and design excellence drive roadmap decisions Build and scale our design culture by establishing processes, methodologies, and standards that will support future team growth Mentor and educate the organization on user-centered design principles, elevating design maturity across product, engineering, and leadership teams Partner strategically with engineering leadership to balance design vision with technical constraints and implementation realities What You Bring You’ve established yourself as a strategic design leader through substantial achievements: Led design for multiple technical B2B products from concept through launch, delivering measurable improvements in user satisfaction, efficiency, and business outcomes Established design strategies and systems that influenced product direction and created lasting organizational value Built user research programs that generated actionable insights and drove strategic product decisions at the leadership level Designed sophisticated information architectures for complex technical systems, organizing dense parameter sets, advanced features, and multi-step workflows into elegant, navigable structures Created comprehensive design systems with detailed specifications that scaled across products and enabled consistent implementation Developed a portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking, design excellence, and quantifiable impact on users and business metrics Technical Fluency Master complex technical domains rapidly, engaging in substantive discussions with engineers about workflow requirements, system constraints, and domain-specific concepts Understand technical systems deeply, whether CFD, FEA, CAD, or other engineering tools, well enough to make informed design decisions about mesh generation, solver parameters, or post-processing workflows Communicate design vision and rationale persuasively to technical stakeholders, earning credibility through both design expertise and technical acumen Core Competencies Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent) with mastery of both rapid prototyping and production-ready design workflows Exceptional visual design skills with sophisticated understanding of typography, color systems, layout principles, and visual hierarchy in technical contexts Proven ability to establish design functions from scratch, working autonomously while building alignment across diverse stakeholders Strong advocacy and presentation skills with ability to influence product strategy and defend design decisions at executive levels Deep knowledge of accessibility standards, inclusive design principles, and best practices for designing enterprise-grade technical software Ideal Background Experience establishing design practices as the first or founding designer at a technical company Educational background or professional experience in engineering, physics, mathematics, or hands‑on use of CAD, CFD, or scientific computing tools Track record of growing with a company, evolving from individual contributor to design leadership as the organization scaled Why This Role Define the design vision and strategy for industry-leading software used by thousands of engineers at leading organizations and research institutions worldwide Build something enduring—your design systems and processes will become the foundation for the next generation of our products Make tangible impact on critical real-world problems in clean energy, sustainable manufacturing, infrastructure safety, medical devices, and aerospace innovation Shape and potentially lead a growing design team as the company scales Enjoy life in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a dynamic college town in the Research Triangle with excellent schools, vibrant culture, and an exceptional quality of life To Apply Submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your design leadership, strategic thinking, and impact on technical products. 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