UI/UX Designer

About Voltera

Voltera is a rapidly scaling technology company that has been driving change in the additive electronics industry since 2013. Our tools help the world s most innovative minds solve previously unsolvable problems. Our customers, across the board, are changing the way we think about electronics and its applications.

Our flagship product, the V-One, is a multi-functional desktop PCB printer that was designed for rapid prototyping and education in traditional, rigid electronics.

Our newest product, NOVA, is the world s first direct-write printer for soft, flexible, and stretchable electronics. It s designed to push the limits of what s possible, bridging the gap between what we can do and what we wish we could do with electronics.

We re a tight-knit company looking for ambitious, talented individuals. We value the importance of team culture, and strive to create a work environment where you feel empowered through knowledge, supported by your colleagues, passionate about your work, and motivated to drive the growth of the company.

About the Job

• Own the UI/UX design activities for product development from start to end.
• Design interfaces for user-friendly, intuitive hardware-software applications, facilitating the efficient and safe completion of tasks for a hardware product.
• Develop a library of design assets for product development.
• Develop wireframes and prototypes to weigh the pros and cons of a design.
• Work cross-functionally with Product and Marketing to align with product development strategy and grow Voltera s brand.
• Responsible for verification of user interface designs at the alpha and beta stages of product design, validations, and formal usability testing with end users before product launch.

About You

• 3 years of work experience in interaction design, product design, or user experience design
• Post-secondary education in design or other relevant program
• Experience working with design software like Figma, Adobe Creative Suites, Sketch
• Exemplary product thinking abilities, solutions-oriented, and capable of working autonomously
• Excellent understanding of fundamental design principles and human interaction principles
• Ability to present your concepts in a clear, structured, and compelling way to a diverse audience
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with atomic design principles for user interfaces
• Familiarity with Mantine UI

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work from our office in Waterloo at least three days per week.

Why We re Awesome

• We re a scaling company - you re hired to have a voice, not to be a cog.
• Three weeks vacation to start.
• Flexible work hours.
• Family-friendly work culture.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Located in the growing tech hub of Waterloo, Ontario, close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.

If this sounds like a good fit, reach out! We d love to hear from you.

Voltera is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. Voltera does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offenses, marital status, family status, disability, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, or require recruitment documents in a different format, please contact us at accessibility@voltera.io.