UX Designer

Role expectations

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers to define and deliver user-centered solutions that address complex user and business needs.  
• Lead the design of user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI aligned with the Align Design System (ADS).  
• Translate user research insights, usability findings, surveys, and customer feedback into informed design decisions and actionable recommendations.  
• Drive active participation in design critiques, providing and incorporating feedback to continuously enhance product quality and user experience consistency.  
• Champion design consistency, accessibility, and usability across web, mobile, and desktop platforms, ensuring adherence to established UX standards.  
• Partner with development teams throughout implementation, providing clear design specifications, assets, and guidance to ensure design intent is accurately executed.  
• Contribute to the evolution of design processes, documentation, and best practices, supporting scalability and continuous improvement within the global design organization. 

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.  
• 4–6 years of professional UX/UI design experience, preferably in enterprise software, SaaS, healthcare technology, or other complex digital platforms.  
• Professional English proficiency, with the ability to facilitate discussions, document design decisions, and confidently present work in stakeholder reviews and design critiques.  
• Strong portfolio demonstrates end-to-end product design ownership, systematic design thinking, interaction design expertise, and visual design excellence across complex user journeys.  
• Advanced proficiency in Figma for interface design, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration; experience working within design systems and modern design workflows.  
• Ability to clearly communicate design rationale, influence decision-making, and present solutions effectively to product, engineering, and business stakeholders.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive design initiatives while collaborating effectively within cross-functional and globally distributed teams.  
• Experience applying user research methods, usability testing, and data-driven insights to inform design decisions and improve user outcomes.
• Strong understanding of accessibility, usability principles, and responsive design best practices across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.  
• Ability to work onsite in the Costa Rica office and effectively collaborate across global teams and time zones 

Complementary skills

• Experience working with design systems or component libraries.  
• Exposure to AI-assisted workflows, data-driven platforms, or complex system design.  
• Familiarity with healthcare, clinical, or dental workflows.  
• Interest in motion, micro-interactions, or emerging interaction patterns 

About
Your growth and well-being:At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align:We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here!Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.