Sr. Mobile UI/UX Designer

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. MOBILE UI/UX DESIGNER

The senior mobile UX designer is responsible for driving the development and design of digital interfaces for both SpaceX and Starlink including the Starlink app. They will work with both internal and external resources to create the best possible user experience for our customers and our fan base across SpaceX and Starlink platforms.  

The senior UX designer will leverage their extensive experience building digital interfaces to ensure the highest quality end product for our users. This role is expected to be a hands-on designer with a bias for testing, iterating, and incorporating feedback to enhance the user experience. They will take the initiative to identify design needs across the organization as well as executing on the solutions. They are expected to be very collaborative, working closely with our engineering teams to develop an intimate understanding of Starlink products and services to deliver the appropriate design solution.

SpaceX is one of the most exciting brands on Earth and is bringing revolutionary changes to the space industry. A dynamic, entrepreneurial senior UX designer will be a key part of our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create world-class mobile and web application product designs
• Develop wireframes, screen flows, and storyboards for Starlink mobile app and related projects
• Continuously analyze user activity and feedback to make design improvements and enhance the user experience
• Apply a strong, minimalist visual aesthetic across all product designs
• Ability to communicate the connection between design decisions and desired user outcomes and business objectives
• Work closely with other designers to ensure a high-quality and consistent aesthetic for all SpaceX and Starlink assets
• Effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in interactive design
• Experience shipping applications to market
• Experience with high-fidelity mockup tools such as Figma and Adobe XD

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in design
• Experience shipping robust applications to market and incorporating user data into future iterations
• Exceptional portfolio with strong visual design
• Experience designing refined, thoughtful, and intuitive mobile experiences
• Deep familiarity with iOS and Android human interface guidelines, and mobile design patterns
• Experience with interactive animation in a mobile app context
• Understanding and experience with 3d design patterns
• Demonstrated experience delivering world-class mobile application designs
• Strong understanding of web application and interactive design
• Experience in an environment with a bias for testing and iterating quickly in place of extensive research
• Highly organized with exceptional communication skills
• Strong understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, and color theory
• Expert in current graphic design practices and tools, such as Figma, Adobe XD, and related tooling
• Understanding of user testing and human-centric design patterns

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.