Senior UX/UI Designer

About WEKA

WEKA is at the forefront of transforming data storage, management, and processing in today's AI and cloud-driven landscape. Our flagship product, the WEKA® Data Platform, is revolutionizing data management by optimizing data flows and delivering exceptional performance for the most demanding AI and machine learning workloads. As a high-growth, pre-IPO company with over $275 million raised, we power some of the largest and most advanced AI infrastructures in the world.

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative and visionary Senior UX/UI Designer to lead the creation of intuitive, engaging, and high-usability web interfaces for WEKA’s cutting-edge products and services. In this critical role, you will collaborate closely with our Product and Engineering teams to shape the user experience across our platforms—both on-premises and SaaS—ensuring that our solutions are not only powerful but also remarkably user-friendly.

Key Responsibilities:

• User-Centered Design: Lead user research initiatives, including conducting interviews and usability testing, to gain deep insights into customer needs and pain points.
•  Translate these insights into actionable design decisions that elevate the user experience.
• Innovative Interface Design: Craft detailed wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes that deliver intuitive and engaging experiences across WEKA’s UI platforms.
• Brand Integrity and Consistency: Uphold and evolve WEKA’s brand identity by ensuring all design elements are cohesive and align with our brand guidelines, creating a seamless experience across all products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate user-centered designs into the product development lifecycle, advocating for the best UX/UI practices.
• Advanced Data Visualization: Design sophisticated dashboards and data-intensive interfaces, optimizing complex information for clarity, usability, and aesthetic appeal.Iterative Usability Testing: Plan, conduct, and analyze usability tests on product designs. Utilize feedback and insights to iterate and refine designs, ensuring optimal user engagement and satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to products that are shaping the future of AI and machine learning on a global scale.
• Innovative Environment: Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where your ideas are valued and creativity is encouraged.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic company with opportunities for professional growth and development in a high-growth industry.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered designs for complex, data-driven applications.
• Domain Expertise: Proven experience in designing UX/UI for B2B technological products such as enterprise storage, networking, or cybersecurity solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Familiarity with user testing and analytics tools.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about product design and user experience, considering both short-term needs and long-term vision.Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to lead design initiatives, mentor junior designers, and drive projects from concept to completion.

USA Residents Only: The OTE hiring wage range for this position which the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position in the specified geographic areas or locations, is $130,000- $170,000 Final compensation will be dependent on various factors relevant to the position and candidate such as geographical location, candidate qualifications, certifications, relevant job-related work experience, education, skillset and other relevant business and organizational factors, consistent with applicable law. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Flexible Time off (FTO), sick time, leave of absence as per the FMLA and other relevant leave laws.

Concerned that you don’t meet every qualification above?

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. At WEKA, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned that your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA.