Design Engineer/UX Design Technologist/Fractional
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Design & Architecture
UI/UX Design, Digital Media / Production
Overview
Earth
DNA is seeking a talented UX Designer / Design Engineer (Design Tech) to lead the design and user experience for Project S.H.O.E.S., a groundbreaking AI-powered mobile platform that will transform how consumers interact with footwear sustainability and the Earth
DNA website. This role combines innovative product design, technical implementation, and sustainability-focused thinking to create an intuitive mobile experience that makes complex AI technology accessible to everyday users.
You will be responsible for designing a mobile-first experience that enables consumers and industry to instantly scan, identify, and determine optimal paths for their footwear (resale, repair, or recycling) while making sustainability engaging and rewarding. This is a unique opportunity to shape a product that will directly impact environmental sustainability, potentially diverting 30% of footwear waste from landfills.
Key Responsibilities- Design the complete mobile application experience for iOS and Android platforms
- Ability to work with AI tools in the design process
- Create intuitive user flows for core features
- Develop dark mode and light mode interfaces optimized for battery efficiency
- Design gamification elements to drive user engagement and retention
- Create visual representations of complex data (pricing trends, environmental impact, material recovery value)
- Establish a comprehensive design system ensuring consistency across all touchpoints
- Create reusable component libraries for rapid feature development
- Define typography, color palettes, spacing systems, and interaction patterns
- Document design principles and guidelines for engineering handoff
- Ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA standards)
- Conduct user research with target demographics (Massachusetts consumers, retailers)
- Design and facilitate usability testing sessions for MVP and beta releases
- Analyze feedback from 1,000+ beta users and 25 retail partners
- Create user personas and journey maps for different stakeholder groups
- Iterate designs based on quantitative and qualitative feedback
- Collaborate with engineering team to ensure feasible implementations
- Create responsive designs optimized for mobile performance (
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