(During COVID-19, we are working remotely at least through the beginning of 2022. We will re-evaluate in the summer/fall of 2021. While we are working remotely at this time, we are primarily considering candidates currently located in Austin, TX or the surrounding suburbs.)

Based in Austin, and privately-funded, PLNAR is a lean, smart team leading the charge with incredible innovations in an intuitive AI and AR-powered app and cloud solution that allows virtually anyone to capture and generate 3D models of interior rooms in minutes, all from a smartphone picture. Since 2012, PLNAR’s patented technology platform has given enterprise customers the power to generate fully realized 2D and 3D models of interior spaces from digital photos to streamline their processes. For the insurance industry, PLNAR transforms the claims process by enabling contactless inspections for interior property claims for significantly better customer experiences, shorter cycle times and lower costs. For the home improvement market, Plnar helps pre-qualify potential customers by empowering homeowners with the ability to easily capture their space in minute, providing contractors with everything needed to create an estimate without having to travel to the home. At PLNAR, we are committed to building a future of augmented human intelligence, made possible by the expansive capabilities of technology. We truly believe that technology should make our jobs better, not harder, or less interesting.

We’re looking for a talented Sr UX Designer who is an expert at his/her craft to join the product team and participate in our efforts to design experiences that our customers will love. In particular, we’re looking for someone who is a good solution-finder and who designs with the customer in mind. The Sr UX Designer will collaborate and work with the product, engineering and marketing teams to deliver winning experiences and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Unwavering commitment to fine-tuning customer needs and designing experiences to meet those needs.
• Continually iterate with product and engineering.
• Leverage design systems approach with interaction design, content creation and user research.
• Instill best practices in design including strategic thinking, data insights and intuitive design approaches.
• Conduct various levels of usability tests and gather and incorporate feedback.
• Bring a strong sense of design process through user research, low fidelity to high fidelity design, presentation to stakeholders and incorporating a feedback loop.n

Requirements

• 5+ years as a UI/UX Designer or Product Designer for both SaaS and mobile applications for both the enterprise and consumer markets
• A strong strategic mindset and deep experience in design themes for B2B2C systems
• A passion for and rich background in design
• Exceptional visual and interaction design skills and a keen understanding of how to build alignment and collaboration across diverse stakeholders
• Ability to communicate ideas, concepts and designs in a clear and compelling way to audiences of all levels
• Exceptional consultative approach - adept at working with internal stakeholders and providing guidance and expertise.
• Ability to grasp user issues and business requirements to inform design approaches
• Experience in creating functional prototypes
• Experience doing user research, building user journey maps, user flows, wireframes and lo-fi to hi-fi design concepts
• Experience working with product and engineering teams is key
• Ability to solve complex problems with simple, elegant, user-focused approaches
• Strong attention to detail, independently motivated self-starter who thrives in fast paced startup companies
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to articulate concepts clearly
• Experience using Lottie
• Expertise in using Figma and Adobe
• Bonus if you have experience with AI/AR products
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic/UI Design/Digital Arts or Degree from art school or equivalent