UX Designer

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a UX Designer for a position in Columbus, OH.

• Partner with product managers as a thought partner to define problems, shape product direction, and explore creative solution spaces beyond translating requirements. Turn complex scientific problems and ideas into clear, user-centered designs.
• Own the design process end to end, from early concept and wireframes through polished, engineering-ready handoff.
• Operate comfortably in fast-moving environments where design, prototyping, and validation happen continuously.
• Generate multiple creative solution paths for complex workflows, pushing beyond obvious or incremental improvements.
• Build and maintain design systems that keep products consistent and the team moving quickly.
• Champion usability and accessibility, and stay current with UX trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Initiate user research and translate insights into design decisions that measurably improve the experience.
  

Qualifications:

• A degree in UX Design or Human-Computer Interaction, or a background in the biological sciences paired with significant design experience.
• 3–7 years of UX design experience, ideally shaping software products from concept to launch. Experience in designing for a scientific or life sciences audience is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Figma, with a portfolio that demonstrates design thinking, problem-solving, and craft.
• Proven experience with rapid prototyping to communicate and validate design concepts.
• Familiarity with design tokens and component libraries. Experience with Storybook is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for embracing AI tools to support and accelerate your design work, from research and ideation through rapid prototyping. Comfortable working with AI-assisted design-to-code workflows
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards (such as WCAG).
• Strong visual and interaction design skills with a keen eye for detail, micro-interactions and creating delight for users.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to bring others along through your work. the ability to make complex ideas clear to any audience.
• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and creatively, especially in complex or ambiguous domains.
• Track record of delivering high-quality design outcomes with speed and pragmatism.



Manifest offers competitive compensation with flexible employment status, comprehensive insurance package, company paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, referral bonuses and a flexible schedule in a family atmosphere.

For over 25 years Manifest Solutions has been providing intelligent and value-added IT solutions for our clients.