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. Turncomplex 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.