Description:
ORB Innovations is a cutting-edge London-based startup revolutionising contact and combat sports with its innovative Smart Mouthguards — a device that protects teeth while tracking fitness, performance, and wellness data. Think of it as a Fitbit for your mouth, tailored specifically for athletes.
Founded in 2017, ORB has spent over 5 years perfecting this unique product, and now they are expanding their team to drive the future of sports technology forward.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior UX/UI Designer who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments and wants to leave a lasting mark on both physical and digital products at the intersection of sports and technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end UX/UI design process from research and discovery to final testing, ensuring designs align with ORB’s brand vision and enhance the user experience.
- Conduct user research, gather insights, and translate findings into user personas, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
- Drive the creation of intuitive, visually appealing interfaces that balance user needs with business goals.
- Implement interaction design principles, including micro-interactions, animations, and transitions, to elevate user engagement.
- Collaborate closely with front-end developers, providing clear guidance and support to ensure seamless design implementation.
- Run usability testing and continuously iterate based on user feedback.
- Manage design systems, ensuring consistency across digital platforms.
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to design process improvements.
- Stay updated on design trends and emerging technologies to ensure ORB remains at the forefront of design innovation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of UX/UI design experience, ideally within sports tech, wearables, health tech, or consumer electronics.
- Expertise in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong grasp of user-centred design, information architecture, and interaction design.
- Proven experience conducting user research and translating insights into impactful design decisions.
- Understanding of iOS & Android design guidelines and how they influence UI design.
- Previous exposure to physical product design (hardware-enabled products) is a bonus.
Hybrid Work Schedule:
The role offers hybrid flexibility, with opportunities to collaborate in-office in London weekly.
Interview Process:
ORB follows a 3-stage hiring process:
- Resume Review & Shortlisting
- Initial Call (with the possibility of a take-home design task depending on the role)
- Final Interview
The full process typically takes 2-3 weeks, with flexibility around candidate availability.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities to work on groundbreaking sports tech products
- Inclusive, collaborative environment
- Continuous learning & development support
- Flexible work arrangements
- Full list of benefits available upon request
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ORB Innovations is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. They welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.