Position Overview:
UP.Labs is a dynamic venture studio dedicated to building innovative startup companies from the ground up. Our team thrives on solving complex problems, driving technological advancements, and creating impactful digital products.
We’re seeking a highly skilled UI/UX Designer to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of launching the next wave of successful startups.
As a Product Designer at UP.Labs, you’ll work closely with product strategists, engineers, and clients to deliver high-quality products that solve enterprise-scale problems. This role requires a self-starter who is user-centric, thrives on collaboration, and can solve complex problems with elegant, intuitive design. You’ll be instrumental in creating engaging user experiences and integrating AI-driven features that deliver exceptional value.
In this role you will:
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Be responsible for owning every aspect of UX and UI design - from defining the problem, to crafting the solution, and launching the product.
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Conduct user research and usability testing, iterating designs based on real feedback.
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Collaborate with product strategists, engineers, and clients to shape solutions.
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Develop storyboards, journey maps, and wireframes to visualize workflows.
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Design and prototype user interfaces with a focus on usability, consistency, and scalability.
You should have:
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A digital portfolio demonstrating UX process and outcomes (research, design, testing).
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7 years proven experience in UI/UX design with emphasis on functional, visually engaging interfaces.
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5+ years working with SaaS.
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Experience with analytics, visualization, and decision-support tools (beyond consumer apps).
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Proficiency in Figma (design systems, interactive prototypes, high-fidelity mockups).
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Strong foundation in typography, layout, and interaction design principles.
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Expertise in responsive design for seamless web and mobile experiences.
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Ability to simplify complex, data-heavy workflows into intuitive, scalable solutions.
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Comfortable designing around AI-driven insights, explainability, and trust.
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Experience with multi-layered and multi-tenant workflows.
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Skilled in user research, journey mapping, and usability testing.
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Knowledge of WCAG and inclusive design best practices.
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Deep experience collaborating with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to define problems and solutions.
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Clear communicator—able to explain design rationale visually and verbally.
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Self-starter who identifies opportunities and drives work forward.
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Familiarity with generative and evaluative research methods to validate design decisions.
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Understanding of AI concepts and their impact on UX.
Nice to Have:
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Experience designing for AI-driven or agentic workflows.
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Familiarity with Miro for presentations and collaboration.
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Experience maintaining or evolving scalable design systems.
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
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Experience with branding and marketing design.
If you don’t meet every single requirement listed above, but believe your skills and experience make you a strong fit, we encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, problem-solving, and growth mindset just as much as credentials. Please submit your portfolio and let us see how you think about design.
