Design Engineer

Summary

Join Istari Digital, a digital engineering software company, as a Design Technologist to shape the user experience of complex infrastructure systems. You will create intuitive interfaces for cloud, security, and data technologies, accessible to users with varying technical backgrounds. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify user needs and translate insights into designs. Create intuitive visualizations for complex workflows and system status. Ensure designs are implemented with fidelity and conduct usability testing. Advocate for user needs while balancing technical constraints and business requirements. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-6 years of experience designing digital products for technical or enterprise software. Istari offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (equivalent practical experience will be considered)
• 2-6 years of experience designing digital products, with demonstrated work on technical or enterprise software
• Portfolio showcasing ability to simplify complex technical concepts through thoughtful design
• Experience designing systems for access control, resource management, or data governance
• Proficiency with modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch
• Familiarity with user research methodologies and usability testing techniques
• Knowledge of design systems and component libraries
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, and customer success professionals to identify user needs and create elegant solutions for infrastructure management
• This process begins with conducting user research to understand the workflows, pain points, and mental models of digital engineering specialists
• Translate these insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that address complex challenges while maintaining simplicity and usability
• Creating intuitive visualizations is central to this role
• Design interfaces that represent complex workflows, relationships, permission models, understand system status and make informed decisions
• This includes designing dashboards, configuration interfaces, and workflow experiences that balance power with accessibility
• You will need to effectively present technical concepts through thoughtful information architecture and visual design
• Working closely with engineering teams, you will ensure your designs are implemented with fidelity
• This involves creating detailed specifications, collaborating during development, and validating the final product against design intentions
• You will also contribute to our design system, creating reusable patterns and components specific to infrastructure workflows that promote consistency and accelerate development
• Throughout the product development cycle, you will conduct usability testing to validate design decisions and iterate based on real user feedback
• This requires synthesizing feedback from technical and non-technical users alike to create experiences that serve diverse audiences
• You will advocate for user needs while balancing technical constraints and business requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), security tools, or data management solutions highly valued
• Experience with data visualization techniques advantageous but not required
• Knowledge of specific infrastructure technologies (AWS services, security protocols, data platforms like Snowflake) beneficial
• Exceptional interaction design skills with focus on creating intuitive user flows for complex applications
• Strong visual design abilities with attention to detail and consistency across interfaces
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities to address challenging user experience problems in technical environments
• Excellent communication skills for articulating design decisions to diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments
• Willingness to embrace feedback as part of the design process
• Curiosity about infrastructure technology and willingness to learn complex technical concepts
• Empathy for users dealing with sophisticated technical systems
• Ability to balance innovation with practicality
• Passion for making complex infrastructure more accessible through thoughtful design

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with federal government holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Setup Budget
• Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)