UI/UX Designer

Photon has initiated a strategic modernization of a mission-critical retail platform and seeks a UI/UX Designer to shape the end-to-end experience. The role translates validated discovery workflows into pixel-perfect, practical interfaces that underpin the pilot rollout for high-frequency tasks like quoting and payment processing within a complex, integrated environment.

Position Details

• Location: Dallas, TX (onsite)
• Salary: USD 44,000 - 154,000 per year
• Job Type: Contract
• Minimum Experience: 6 years

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity interfaces for core customer-facing workflows, prioritizing clarity and speed for Search, Quoting, Inventory, and Payments.
• Create interactive prototypes to test user flows, emphasizing how the UI manages real-time data from API integrations.
• Adapt designs for various retail hardware and screen sizes to ensure device readiness for the pilot.
• Contribute to and maintain a centralized design system with scalable components for future multi-vertical expansion.
• Collaborate daily with developers to confirm feasibility within the routing layer and to address UI constraints from legacy backend systems.
• Refine workflows based on discovery and build-phase feedback to reduce friction in transactional retail tasks.

Requirements

• UI/UX Craft: 6+ years of product design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing complex transactional interfaces (dashboards, POS, e-commerce).
• Systemic Thinking: Experience contributing to robust design systems and style guides.
• Interaction Design: Solid understanding of micro-interactions, state management (loading, success, error), and user feedback loops.
• Retail Context: Awareness of retail environment challenges such as high-glare screens, touch-screen targets, and rapid-use workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Variable pay or incentives
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays