Principal UI Designer

Principal UI Designer Locations: USA Raleigh, USA Tucson, USA Carmel Purpose As a Senior/Principal UI Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our software products to create exceptional user experiences. Your focus will be on understanding user needs, partnering with product and development to execute on goals, and applying your senior level design skills to ensure that interactions with our software are intuitive and enjoyable, in line with company branding and our established Design System. To be successful in this role you need to be an analytical and creative designer with a passion for creating intuitive user interfaces in systems with complex workflows and information-rich screens. You will help improve the user experience for the existing software and create a vision for the screen designs of the whole application and how to iterate towards a modern UI and apply a minus mindset to improve usability. Clinisys’ AI Philosophy Building an AI‑first organisation is central to Clinisys’ purpose and the impact we deliver. As a global provider of intelligent diagnostic informatics solutions, we build AI‑enabled, cloud‑based platforms to enhance diagnostic workflows across healthcare, life sciences, and public health. By applying intelligent technology thoughtfully and responsibly, we help laboratories and testing environments operate more effectively, generate meaningful insights at scale, and ultimately support healthier and safer communities. Operating across more than 30 countries, Clinisys expects all colleagues—regardless of role or function—to work confidently with AI‑enabled tools, apply digital and analytical thinking, and continuously adapt as technologies evolve, must drive an AI‑first sense of purpose and urgency. Essential Functions Owning the Design System and ensuring that designs and development follow established components Leading the charge in ensuring UI consistency, and updates to the Design System, templates and patterns as products evolve Developing and executing design direction and creative strategy for product design work Participate in design strategy decisions, including leveraging AI in workflows Designing visual design assets, including design comps across Clinisys products Communicating with multiple departments to gather information and collaborate on products Collaborating with product managers, engineers, stakeholders and your design team members to manage workflow, and create high-quality design assets Working efficiently and independently to stay on track with timelines, and manage priorities Translate functional requirements to a user-friendly software design Applies knowledge of industry, domain, workflows, and personas to create designs and customer journeys that reflect user needs in line with the strategic direction and scope of the product roadmap All other duties and responsibilities as assigned Skills needed to be successful Are proficient with Figma Have experience and solid knowledge and understanding of AI, and how AI can be leveraged and applied to User Experience Design process and workflow Thrive in a fast-paced environment where you will balance multiple projects, and pro Are thoughtful and insightful. When facing a new project or challenge, you take the time to find a smart solution, rather than rushing into a quick fix Are an enthusiastic collaborator and open to feedback Are self-driven and confident, yet are never afraid to ask for help or seek a second opinion Able to manage multiple projects while sticking to deadlines Have a sharp attention to detail, and ability to prioritize Work well in a team environment with other designers Clear, effective, and persuasive verbal and written communication and presentations skills Be able to understand the functionality, workflows, interactions, and client usage for the assigned product and ability to translate this in a UI design and customer journey. Ability to comprehend complex software systems and workflows and apply a minus mindset in order to simplify existing screen designs and workflows to improve usability Accountability and commitment to quality Drive and persistence to seek information and take actions necessary to accomplish a goal. Required Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in graphic/interface design or related discipline, or have equivalent relevant work experience Knowledge and training in UI/UX concepts such as responsive design, design systems and AI Experience with informing, creating and maintaining Design Systems Conducting workshops and interviews to gather design requirements and feedback on wireframes or designs 10+ years’ experience with the following: Communicating with technical and subject matter experts Software development life cycle and agile software delivery of interactive products Working in a commercial software engineering environment Creating designs in UI design tools such as Figma or Sketch (or similar alternatives) Preferred Experience & Education Knowledge of scientific data software, medical devices, or healthcare software Experience designing commercial software Supervisory Responsibilities None Physical Requirements Work is performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Up to 10% travel may be required. Use of fingers Walking/standing 2-6 hours May be required to follow customer location health and safety requirements. Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, and tuition assistance, we've got you covered with our total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $140,000 - $185,000 for annual base salary. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay may be above or below this range. Clinisys Commitment to Equal Opportunity Clinisys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. General Guidance This job description is meant to provide an accurate depiction of tasks and accountabilities that are most often associated with this role. While we strive to provide an accurate depiction, nothing in this description restricts the company from changing, reassigning, expanding, or reducing scope of accountabilities and is subject to change at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr