Senior ui designer Jobs in Houston, TX

Job Description

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role responsible for shaping how complex operational and engineering data is translated into intuitive, scalable, and commercially powerful software experiences.

This role is approximately 80% product-focused and 20% marketing-support oriented. As the company’s sole designer, you will define and lead product design standards while also supporting high-value marketing initiatives such as technical collateral, print materials, and executive presentations when needed.

The ideal candidate thrives in data-heavy environments, enjoys simplifying complex engineering workflows, and brings both system-level product thinking and hands-on execution capability. The candidate will own and elevate the user experience of our web-based B2B SaaS engineering platform.

Product Design Leadership (Primary Focus)

• Own the end-to-end design of IPT’s web-based SaaS platform.
• Translate complex engineering workflows, field operations, and analytical outputs into intuitive user experiences.
• Lead UX strategy across dashboards, reporting modules, workflow tools, and performance analytics interfaces.
• Design scalable, modular UI components and establish a structured product design system.
• Drive usability improvements based on user feedback, analytics, and field insights.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to shape feature concepts and ensure design feasibility.
• Ensure product consistency, clarity, and usability across releases.

Field Data Visualization & Technical Interface Design

• Design sophisticated dashboards and visualizations for drilling, completions, intervention, and P&A performance data.
• Transform complex operational datasets into clear, actionable visual insights for engineers and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with data science teams to present analytics and model outputs in intuitive and credible ways.
• Optimize layouts for clarity, speed of interpretation, and executive-level communication.

Cross-Functional Product Collaboration

• Act as the UX authority within the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to roadmap discussions with a strong user-centered perspective.
• Balance user needs, technical constraints, and commercial priorities.
• Participate in client-facing discussions when UX input is required.

Marketing & Brand Support (Secondary Focus)

• Provide design support for high-value marketing initiatives during project overflow.
• Create technical print collateral and visual assets to support brand promotion.
• Design high-impact PowerPoint presentations for executive, sales, and client use.
• Ensure visual consistency between product interface and external brand materials.

Design Standards & Governance

• Establish and maintain IPT’s product design language and UI standards.
• Define best practices for usability, accessibility, and scalable interface design.
• Implement structured documentation to support developer handoff and consistency.
• Serve as the steward of visual quality across product and key marketing outputs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in product design for complex, web-based SaaS platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma.
• Strong understanding of information hierarchy, interaction design, and scalable design systems.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating:
  • Data visualization and dashboard design
  • Complex UX problem solving
  • Systems-level design thinking
  • High-fidelity UI execution
• 4+ years experience designing enterprise or B2B applications with sophisticated workflows.
• Experience collaborating closely with software engineers in agile environments.
• Ability to interpret technical or engineering concepts and translate them into intuitive interfaces.
• Degree in art, design or related field from an accredited university

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in oil & gas, energy, industrial technology, or other heavy engineering sectors.
• Familiarity with drilling, completions, intervention, or performance analytics environments.
• Strong understanding of data visualization principles and best practices.
• Working knowledge of frontend technologies (HTML/CSS/React) to support effective developer collaboration.
• 4+ years experience operating as a sole designer or building design functions from the ground up.

This role is ideal for a senior designer who wants to own and shape product experience within a high-impact, engineering-driven SaaS company.

Additional Information

• Location: Houston, Texas, hybrid

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off).

• Work Environment: Collaborative and innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.

Join IPT Global and help us shape the next generation of software that supports the energy industry’s drive toward safety, efficiency, and innovation.

**This position is not eligible for a work visa sponsorship.**

No agencies or third-party recruiters, please.