Staff Product Designer (Human-Robot Interaction)

TL;DR

Staff Product Designer (Human-Robot Interaction): Lead design of human-robot interaction experiences for autonomous vehicle technology with an accent on prototyping, user research, and interaction modeling. Focus on designing complex, safety-critical systems and establishing industry standards for communication between autonomous systems and people.

Location: Dallas, Texas, USA

Salary: $139,000–$201,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops self-driving technology to create safer, more efficient, and accessible transportation and logistics solutions.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end design for key human-robot interaction projects from discovery to implementation.
• Conduct hands-on research with end-users and engineering labs to ground designs in reality.
• Create prototypes and interaction models across digital, physical, and human touchpoints.
• Adapt design work between broad explorations and tactical feature development.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define and ship impactful solutions.
• Present design rationale to senior leadership and contribute to design system and culture.

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years of experience designing digital or service experiences.
• Strong prototyping skills in Figma and ability to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Experience working in technically complex environments with ambiguous problems.
• Portfolio demonstrating work in complex technical domains.
• Location: Must be able to work onsite in Dallas, Texas.

Nice to have

• Experience with human-centered design methods.
• Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, logistics, or integrated hardware/software products.
• Experience in adjacent safety-critical industries like aviation or healthcare.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools, 3D modeling, or industrial design concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a talented, diverse team united by strong values and integrity.
• Collaborative culture focused on winning together without jerks.
• Competitive salary with annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
• Commitment to inclusion and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.