UI/UX Designer

Product     ·     Brooklyn, NY    ·   Full time

About Synchron

Synchron is developing a platform of brain interface technology that transmits data in and out of the brain via devices implanted inside cerebral blood vessels using minimally invasive endovascular procedures (Neuro-Intervention).

As a leader in brain-to-machine communication, Synchron is poised to create a significant impact in its industry and to meaningfully impact many peoples’ lives. Whilst the company’s technology is maturing fast (4 clinical trial participants have already benefited from the first-generation device), there is an opportunity to help shape the company’s direction and to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and growing team.

We are a lean, fast-paced, passionate team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the neurotech space to dramatically improve the quality of life of millions of people globally, and we want you to join us.

UI/UX Designer

Synchron is developing a suite of products that convert raw neural signals into impactful, easy-to-use experiences for patients and caregivers.

We are looking to hire an experienced UI/UX Designer. You will be responsible for designing a full-system UX across a broad range of users as well as companion UI flows that will inform product roadmaps. 

We are a lean, fast-paced, passionate team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the neurotech space to dramatically improve the quality of life of millions of people globally, and we want you to join us.

Responsibilities

• High level: Partner with Product and Engineering to design and develop our next generation user experiences and interfaces
• Partner with Product, Research, and Marketing to translate UX needs into hardware and software requirements
• Develop low-fi and hi-fi UI prototypes for rapid testing using storyboards, wire frames, and flow diagrams
• Partner with Engineering to build frictionless, simple UIs for our full set of users
• Grow and manage design systems and assets across Synchron’s product suite

Minimal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Factors, Psychology, or Sociology
• 4+ years in a UI/UX Design role at a start-up, tech company, or medical device company
• Proven ability to translate research findings into usability and interaction design needs and priorities
• Experience creating user flows and WCAG compliant interfaces
• Proactive, motivated, efficient individual with demonstrated interest in the BCI/neural interface space

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related field
• Experience working with clinicians, physicians, patients with disabilities, and caregivers
• Previous design work with medical device companion applications
• Ability to create static assets like iconography/brand assets/vector art

At Synchron we value our culture and the way we work together to achieve our goals. You will work amongst a group of hard-working, fun and caring people who support each other and are passionate about bringing life changing technologies to people with disabilities.

Synchron provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Synchron operates in Australia and the USA.