
UX/UI Designer Job at Altium® in Los Angeles
Altium®, Los Angeles, CA, United States
⚡️ Why Altium?
Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.
Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
We are growing, debt‑free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry
About the role:
We're looking for a Product Designer who will define the next generation of tools that empower hardware engineers and manufacturing teams to innovate. This role is ideal for someone who puts users first, dives deep into complex technical requirements with curiosity, and designs intuitive workflows that eliminate friction.
As Duro scales to thousands of engineering users, you'll be foundational in helping define our product experience, establishing design patterns, and assisting in how we translate complex feature requirements into elegant, usable solutions. You will design workflows and architecture that enable hardware teams to innovate without obstacles.
This role blends interaction design, systems thinking, and close engineering collaboration. You may be looking to grow as a Product Designer, or grow into Design Leadership, or Product Strategy.
A day in the life of our UI/UX Designer:
Design & Research
Design clear, efficient user workflows that simplify complex engineering tasks
Conduct user observations, behavioral analysis, and research to uncover opportunities and validate solutions
Interact with customers via interviews and user testing and analysis
Create interaction models, user flows, and prototypes that define product architecture and direction
Manage a growing Design System
Collaboration with Engineering
Design and maintain robust design systems in Figma that seamlessly translate to production code
Work iteratively with engineers to ensure design intent is faithfully implemented with high quality
Partner closely with Front End and Back End Engineering teams throughout the entire design and development cycle
Document design decisions, patterns, and system behaviors to support development and team knowledge
Product Partnership
Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and senior designers to inform feature scope and strategic priorities
Present design concepts, rationale, and workflow improvements to stakeholders
Champion user needs and maintain cohesive product experiences across the organization
Who We’re Looking For:
5+ years experience in Product Design, UX Design, or Interaction Design
Bachelor’s Degree: BA or BS in Product Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or Engineering
Expert proficiency with Figma as primary design tool
Proven experience implementing design systems — both in Figma and in close collaboration with Front End Engineering teams
Strong understanding of usability heuristics (Nielsen Norman Group principles)
Portfolio demonstrating workflow design, interaction design, and systems thinking
Experience designing for complex, technical, or multi‑step workflows
Creative, organized, and able to work independently
Collaborative team player who brings solutions without ego
Clear communication skills across written, verbal, and visual formats
Empathy & User‑Centricity: A deep understanding of user pain points and the ability to advocate for user needs
Collaboration & Teamwork: Proven experience working with cross‑functional teams (engineers, product managers, marketers)
Communication & Presentation: Clearly articulating design rationale to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Problem‑Solving & Critical Thinking: Analyzing complex problems and generating innovative, user‑friendly solutions
Adaptability & Iteration: Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements and iterate on designs based on feedback
Attention to Detail: Meticulous focus on quality and aesthetic consistency
Curiosity & Growth Mindset: A desire to keep up with industry trends and constantly improve skills
Nice to Have:
Experience with engineering tools, CAD software, or other technical product environments
Background in hardware engineering or exposure to hardware development workflows
Familiarity working alongside technical teams in product development
Comfortable with using AI to assist with ideation and productivity
Why This Role Matters:
You’ll design the tools that hardware engineers and manufacturing teams rely on daily. Your work directly impacts their ability to innovate, iterate, and bring products to life. Through close collaboration with engineering, you’ll ensure thoughtful design becomes powerful, friction‑free software.
The salary range for this role is $119,000 to $152,000. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
Our Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans and HSA and FSA accounts
❤️ Basic Life and AD&DD insurance; disability coverage where applicable
Retirement 401(k) Plan Option with Altium match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays plus a “Choice Day” off per quarter
✈️ Paid time‑off on arising schedule upon key milestones
Sick time for Dr. appointments or family health needs
Family medical, maternity, paternity, and military leave
Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location
Employee referral program
Remote working abroad program
Professional development support and resources
Free lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office
Free parking
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you’re already an Altium employee, please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.
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In Summary: Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built . We're looking for a Product Designer who will define the next generation of tools that empower hardware engineers and manufacturing teams to innovate . The salary range for this role is $119,000 to $152,000 .
En Español: Altium está transformando la forma en que se diseña y construye la electrónica. Desde startups hasta gigantes tecnológicos mundiales, nuestras plataformas digitales dan más poder a los diseñadores de PCBs, cadenas de suministro y fabricación, permitiéndole colaborar como nunca antes. La innovación constante ha creado una tecnología transformadora única en su espacio Más de 30.000 empresas e 100.000 ingenieros electrónicos en todo el mundo utilizan altium Estamos creciendo, sin deudas y financieramente fuertes, con los recursos para convertirse en # 1 en la industria EDA Sobre la función: buscamos un Diseñador de Productos que defina la próxima generación de herramientas que empoderen a los ingenieros de hardware y equipos de manufactura innovar. Este papel es ideal para alguien que coloca a los usuarios primero, profundiza en requerimientos técnicos complejos con curiosidad y diseña flujos de trabajo intuitivos que eliminen las fricciones. A medida que Duro nos ayuda a desarrollar soluciones de diseño de sistemas de ingeniería complejas, te ayudaremos a definir nuestros modelos de diseños de arquitectura, diseñar estructuras e interacciones integrables, así como ayudándonos a establecer miles de requisitos de diseñanía de dispositivos, diseño e interactivos de diseñaje. Un día en la vida de nuestro diseñador UI/UX: Diseño & Investigación Centros para diseñar y mantener sistemas de diseño robustos que simplifican tareas complejas de ingeniería Realizar observaciones, análisis conductuales e investigaciones del usuario para descubrir oportunidades y validar soluciones Interactúen con los clientes a través de entrevistas y pruebas y análisis de usuarios Crear modelos de interacción, flujos de usuarios y prototipos que definen la arquitectura y dirección del producto Manejar una creciente colaboración del sistema de diseños con el diseño de usuario presente y mantener sólidos sistemas de construcción en Figma que se adapten Elaborativamente traducir al código de producción sin necesidad de trabajo con ingenieros para garantizar que las intenciones del diseño sean implementadas fielmente Con estrategias de alta calidad Los equipos de desarrollo de productos, pensadores y expertos interactivos Proyectónicos deben desarrollar sus conocimientos técnicos. Su trabajo afecta directamente su capacidad para innovar, iterar y dar vida a los productos. A través de una estrecha colaboración con la ingeniería, se asegurará que el diseño reflexivo se convierta en un software potente y libre de fricción. El rango salarial para este papel es de $ 119.000 a $ 152.000. Nos enorgullece ser un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades. Si usted ya es empleado de Altium, solicite directamente a través del consejo interno de Greenhouse.