Senior User Experience Designer

Targeted start date: Immediately. Relocation provided.

We are at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. As we transition from R&D to full-scale manufacturing, we seek an experienced and motivated developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for helping us develop a user experience that delights our users. Collaborating closely with the broader product development teams, you will play a vital role in everything from wireframing to deployment. The ideal candidate will have a background in software engineering, with extensive expertise and experience in frontend development. We are looking for individuals with hands-on experience, and a proactive "get-things-done" attitude, who excel in both long-term strategic planning and day-to-day execution of practical tasks.

What You’ll Get By Joining Our Team

• The chance to help shape the future of humanoid robots

• The autonomy to improve all aspects of your professional skills

• You will join an agile, young, and diverse, global team

Why this job is exciting 

Every day is different! You will get to

• design, implement, and iterate on design solutions across multiple platforms.
  

• contribute to, and improve, how our customers experience our robot and its ecosystem.

• gain experience in other fields of knowledge and make design an invaluable component of development throughout 1X.

• collaborate with colleagues from different disciplines and work closely with other development teams.

• thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and global culture of excellence.

Within one month, you will...

• contribute to the design of multiple touchpoints.

• get hands-on time and take part in testing design prototypes.

• help shape internal processes and development methodologies.

• get familiar with our bipedal humanoid platform NEO.

Within three months, you will…

• own one or several work streams.

• perform prototype testing and evaluation with users

• work to implement rapid and constant improvements.

• help implement best practices and methodologies that you have learned.

Within one year, you will…

• be an integral part of our team

• actively contribute towards shaping our design strategy
  

• contribute to shaping product development, based on our understanding of our customers wants and needs

Responsibilities: 

• Help establish and evolve our methodology for creating exceptional user experiences across our platforms.

• Be proactive and hands on through our journey of continuous improvement.

• Collaborate on the design and implementation of new features and improvements to user interfaces.

Must-Haves: 

• 8+ years of proven professional design experience, ideally from in-house technology development or consulting.

• Strong analytical, verbal and written skills

• A clear interest in how people act and think.

• Technical proficiency in appropriate tools (Sigma, Sketch, Adobe Suite, Balsamiq, Axure RP, Hotjar, Maze, UserTesting)

• Demonstrated and documented knowledge of how to develop consumer-grade user experiences.

Nice-To-Haves: 

• Experience in working on technology projects and with roboticists.

• Familiarity with implementing user testing frameworks to monitor user engagement and ensure product fit

• A degree in a design-adjacent field, such as psychology, sociology, cognitive science or economics.
  

We seek the world's most talented individuals with a passion for inventing and building a more prosperous future. At 1X you'll get to own real projects and be rewarded for your achievements and output. We hire, recognize and reward based on merit. We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence.

Interview Process

Introduction Stage - we have initial conversations to get to know you better

• [30m] Recruiter Screen with Win Yu

• [45m] Hiring Manager Screen with Per Ivar Selvaag

Team Interview Stage - we then dive into your experience in more depth and introduce you to members of the team. This is also when you will do a Take-Home Challenge

• [60m] Technical Deep-Dive conversation with 

Final Interview Stage - we move you to our final round

• [15m] Expectation management with Win Yu and Per Ivar Selvaag

• [30m] Conversation with CEO Bernt Øivind Børnich, to be scheduled based on need

• We will conduct reference checks.

• [15m] Job Offer Conversation with Win Yu and/or Per Ivar Selvaag

You are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process.

Not sure if this is you?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, but you’re not sure if you qualify, apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Location

Our new headquarter in Moss, Norway, is a short train ride from Oslo. The facility is designed to be state-of-the-art, with a variety of 3D printers, an electronics lab, and controls test studio. 1XHQ offers food, showers, and outdoor activities. All employees are supported with a comprehensive relocation package to handle all logistics. Join us in Moss, where performance meets great company culture.

A value driven team

These are the ideas that express our team’s culture and how we work:

Be Nice

Collaboration is our driving force. Our team creates an open, trusting environment where everyone can be their most creative.

Stay Smart

A world-changing team needs the brightest minds in every discipline. This is where people come to work, learn, and grow to their full potential.

Make History

Everything we do gets us closer to one ambitious vision: general-purpose androids helping people around the globe. We believe what we build today will impact generations.

1X is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't hesitate to let us know during the interview process. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

We're excited to have you on board!