Senior UX Designer

About Albert Invent

Albert‘s mission is to Digitize the World of Chemistry, using data and AI/ML to drastically accelerate the invention of new materials. Built by innovators, for innovators, our platform is trusted by thousands of scientists across 30+ countries to accelerate product development and get groundbreaking discoveries to market faster than

ever. We eliminate the chaos of siloed and disconnected lab systems, replacing them with a unified, AI-powered platform that fuels data harmony, efficiency, and game-changing breakthroughs.

Why Albert

• We have a huge impact. Albert is a small team with a big reach. Our Platform facilitates the invention of materials for tens of thousands of companies and hundreds of thousands of applications - from coatings used on rockets to adhesives used in electric vehicles to 3D printed medical devices.
• We love distributed teams. Albert’s home-base is in the Bay Area, but we have multiple offices and employees sprinkled around the globe. In fact, over 50% of our employees work outside of California! An international remote culture is in our DNA.
• We care about you. Albert works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We work hard and we play hard.
• We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
• We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Albert team. If you think you might be a fit please apply!

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior UX Designer to shape the future of one of the world’s largest industries. If you’re thoughtful, results-driven, and passionate about high-quality design, you’ll thrive here.

In this generalist role, you’ll own the full design lifecycle—from research to execution—collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your focus? Crafting intuitive workflows that help scientists and researchers seamlessly capture data and unlock the power of structured data entry.

At Albert, we’re not just building software—we’re transforming an industry. Join us and help redefine innovation.

What you'll do

• Product Design & Systems Thinking: Apply strong UX foundations to design scalable, intuitive workflows for complex scientific and research applications
• User-centered Design: Synthesize user problems into elegant, intuitive, consumer-grade solutions that optimize workflows and data input experiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Scientists to craft solutions that simplify intricate user journeys
• End-to-End Ownership: Lead design projects from concept to execution, ensuring a high standard of usability and aesthetics.
• Communication & Influence: Effectively communicate design decisions and rationale across teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• 4+ years in SaaS product design with a track record of shipping products in an agile environment
• Experience building and shipping products with complex workflows.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset to synthesize problems and simplify design .
• Deep working knowledge of UX fundamentals from academic training (Bachelors or Masters in UI/UX) or industry experience.
• A refined, consumer-grade aesthetic sense in design execution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in startups or startup-like environments.
• Experience designing for scientists, researchers, or data-heavy domains.
• Exposure to multiple industries, demonstrating the ability to transfer learnings effectively.