UX Designer (contract)

UX Designer

Department :

Creative Agency and E-Commerce

Location : Tustin, CA

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Job Summary

Zymo Research is seeking a thoughtful and strategic UX Designer to join our growing Design Team on a contract basis (6 months to 1 year). This role goes beyond visual design—you’ll play a central role in shaping how users engage with our digital platforms by architecting intuitive, goal-driven user experiences. You’ll create intuitive user journeys, informed by research, data, and business priorities. Your work will directly impact product adoption, customer satisfaction, and brand perception on a global scale.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

User-Centric Design :

Drive and execute the user experience and interface design for product suite, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user journey.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketers and developers, to translate business requirements into compelling design solutions.

Research and Analysis :

Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis to inform design decisions.

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX / UI design.

Wireframing and Prototyping :

Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and user interactions effectively.

Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and usability testing.

Visual Design :

Develop visually appealing and on-brand interfaces that enhance the overall user experience.

Create high-fidelity mockups and design assets for implementation.

Collaboration :

Work closely with development teams to ensure the feasibility of design solutions and provide necessary support during implementation.

Collaborate with marketers, department leaders, and internal stakeholders to align design solutions with business goals and user needs.

Incorporate stakeholder feedback and analytics to iterate and improve designs over time.

Be adaptable and receptive to feedback from diverse teams, showing flexibility in evolving designs based on new insights, shifting priorities, or business needs.

Education and Experience

3–5+ years of UX / UI experience with a portfolio showcasing user journeys, interaction design, and final interfaces.

Deep understanding of user-centered design, accessibility standards, and responsive design principles.

Skilled in Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent tools.

Familiar with information architecture, navigation systems, and content strategy.

Strong communication and presentation skills, especially when explaining design rationale to non-designers.

Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to enable effective collaboration with developers.

Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, or related field.

About Us

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same : To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $35 to $50 / hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Zymo Research Also Offers Competitive Benefits And Perks Including

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages

EAP Sessions

Vacation Time plus Company Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Generous 401(K) with matching

Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages

Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays

Complimentary EV Charging

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location

Fully onsite – Zymo Research Operations – 2961 Dow Ave. Tustin, CA 92780

Disclaimer

At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process. All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to HR@zymoresearch.com.

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