Product Designer I (Construction Technology)

Location: Onsite at hirify.global's office in Austin, Texas, United States

Company

hirify.global develops construction technology, including BuildOS, a software platform for architects, builders, and construction operators.

What you will do

• Run interviews with architects, engineers, and builders to identify workflows, pain points, unmet needs, and research priorities.
• Map complex, multi-step construction and design workflows, including edge cases, data needs, integration points, and error states.
• Create wireframes, interaction flows, and interactive prototypes in Figma or a similar tool.
• Conduct regular usability testing with target users and refine designs based on feedback.
• Prepare developer-ready specifications with annotated designs, acceptance criteria, and interaction details at least two sprints ahead of engineering.
• Collaborate with engineers, product leadership, customers, and cross-functional partners while connecting design decisions to company OKRs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in UX design, product design, or a similar role.
• A portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design work from research through shipped product.
• Experience conducting user interviews and translating qualitative research into design decisions.
• Strong proficiency with Figma or a similar tool for wireframing, prototyping, and design systems.
• Experience designing workflows with real operational constraints rather than only consumer applications.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to define problems and explain design decisions to engineers, leaders, and customers.

Nice to have

• Experience in construction technology, architecture, manufacturing, robotics, or another hardware-adjacent field.
• Familiarity with 3D visualization, CAD tools, or spatial design interfaces.
• Experience writing product specifications or PRDs alongside design work.
• Knowledge of Jobs-to-Be-Done, continuous discovery, or similar research frameworks.
• Experience with design systems and component-based design patterns.

Culture & Benefits

• Daily collaboration with engineering, product leadership, customers, and cross-functional partners.
• Inclusive, diverse, and discrimination-free work environment.
• Employment decisions based on merit, competence, and qualifications.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.