Contract Interaction Designer

About Arlo:
At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.

Contract Interaction Designer (Mobile App Experience)

Location: Bay Area or San Diego (Hybrid Preferred)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Team: UX Design (Small, Collaborative Mobile App Team)

We’re looking for a Contract Interaction Designer to join our mobile UX team for a 6-month engagement focused on shipping intuitive, customer-centric experiences. You’ll be embedded in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment where you’ll help translate user needs into elegant mobile app flows—working closely with product managers, engineers, and fellow designers to improve key parts of the user journey. A portfolio is required for consideration. Please include examples that clearly show your design process, decision-making, and mobile UX execution.

What You’ll Do

· Collaborate with product and engineering partners to define experience goals and scope.

· Translate user problems and requirements into intuitive flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes (primarily in Figma).

· Contribute to design critiques and cross-functional reviews; gather and apply feedback efficiently.

· Support design system consistency while adapting for mobile-specific constraints.

· Partner with other designers to ensure cohesive, scalable experiences across the app.

· Help address edge cases, microinteractions, and UX improvements that matter in a mobile-first context.

What You Bring

· 3–5+ years of UX or interaction design experience, ideally in mobile app environments.

· A strong portfolio is required—showcasing thoughtful, user-centered product work from problem to prototype to launch.

· Proficiency in Figma, with clean file structure and ability to design polished mobile app flows.

· Experience applying human-centered design principles and using research/data to guide decisions.

· Comfort working in agile, fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.

· Strong collaboration and communication skills—especially in small, cross-functional teams.

· A proactive, “make it happen” mindset with the ability to operate independently.

Bonus Points For

· Experience with IoT, smart home, or security-related products.

· Familiarity with design systems and contributing to shared libraries.

· Experience facilitating design workshops or collaborative sessions.

· Experience working with distributed or global teams.

This is a contract position with a focus on delivering meaningful UX work in a short time frame. You’ll be joining a supportive and nimble team working to improve how users interact with smart home technology every day.

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between $53,000 – 80,000/half a year.  However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including location, role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience.

We’re committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate—no matter their background. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We’re happy to support growth in areas essential to the role. Interested in learning more about our workplace? Visit and follow our LinkedIn, and Glassdoor pages to read employee insights and get updates of what it’s like to be part of Arlo.

Arlo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on all legally protected statuses in all hiring and employment.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.