User Experience (UX) Designer

We are looking for an experienced User Experience (UX) Designer to support the creation of thoughtful, efficient digital experiences for medical device software in Carlsbad, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on shaping desktop and web-based applications used in surgical planning and visualization, with an emphasis on usability, clarity, and workflow alignment. The ideal candidate will combine strong research skills, interface design expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver solutions that meet clinical, operational, and product needs.Responsibilities:• Lead discovery activities such as user interviews, observational research, and workflow analysis to uncover the needs of surgeons, clinicians, and internal stakeholders.• Convert research findings and real-world workflow insights into clear design recommendations, user needs, and experience improvements.• Create intuitive interfaces for sophisticated desktop and web applications that support surgical planning, visualization, and related operational tasks.• Establish cohesive interaction models, navigation structures, and screen patterns that promote a consistent experience across the platform.• Develop wireframes, visual mockups, and interactive prototypes at varying levels of fidelity to communicate design direction effectively.• Organize and facilitate usability evaluations with representative users, then refine designs based on test results, feedback, and business requirements.• Help strengthen and evolve a scalable design system that supports accessibility, consistency, and ease of use across products.• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, clinical, regulatory, and quality partners to ensure concepts are feasible, compliant, and aligned with usability engineering expectations.• Present user flows, interface concepts, and experience strategies to cross-functional teams and leadership in a clear and compelling manner. Hourly rate: $56.2115–$65.087