UX Designer
Kneat enables regulated organizations to move from paper-based validation to intelligent, digitized, paperless solutions. And we do it through the ongoing development of a powerful, purpose-built software platform. In 2014, after 8 years of intensive software development, we launched the world’s most advanced validation software to help revolutionize the speed, precision, transparency and intelligence of validation in the Life Sciences sector. The solution is now used by some of the world’s leading Life Sciences companies.
As Kneat continues to expand, we are looking for a UX Designer with a strong background in designing user-centric, complex web applications—ideally within the life sciences industry. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on simplifying complexity, understands scientific workflows, and can translate intricate data into intuitive, elegant interfaces.
You’ll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to enhance user experiences in regulated and data-driven environments. Experience with AI-powered interfaces or tools is a plus, as we continue to explore intelligent solutions that support scientific decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Interaction & Visual Design:
· Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that reflect user needs while adhering to industry standards.
· Create user flows and interaction patterns for highly complex workflows, ensuring scalability and ease of use.
· Develop intuitive information architecture for navigating dense, data-heavy applications.
2. Collaboration with Teams:
· Partner with product managers, developers, and data scientists to align user experience with business goals and technical constraints.
· Advocate for the user while balancing the nuances of regulatory compliance and scientific accuracy.
· Provide input during Agile development cycles to ensure the implementation aligns with design specifications.
3. Design System & Standards:
· Maintain and evolve a design system that ensures consistency across the web application.
· Leverage and contribute to the creation of reusable UI components specific to scientific workflows.
4. Data Visualization & Scientific Understanding:
· Design interfaces that effectively present complex data visualizations, charts, and analytics in user-friendly formats.
· Ensure designs support high-level decision-making in scientific and regulatory contexts.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field.
· 3–5 years of experience as a UX Designer, ideally in life sciences, healthcare, or similarly complex domains.
· Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Axure.
· Strong portfolio showcasing complex web application designs, including data-rich dashboards and multi-step workflows.
Skills & Competencies
· Deep understanding of usability principles, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), and responsive design.
· Experience designing for complex systems with significant data and regulatory requirements.
· Ability to create data visualizations and interactive elements that are intuitive and insightful.
· Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps and Jira.
· Knowledge of HTML/CSS principles for effective collaboration with developers (coding skills not required but a plus).
· Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advocate for design decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in the life sciences domain, such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare IT.
· Knowledge of FDA or EMA guidelines related to software design and usability.
· Exposure to or experience designing for AI-powered tools or workflows (e.g., predictive analytics, intelligent assistants, or machine learning interfaces).
What We Offer You
At Kneat, we truly value ideas and collaboration so we’ve created an environment that builds, protects and celebrates teamwork. Our strong culture is central to our continued success.
We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful and growing technology company:
A fantastic culture, team, energy, and a high-growth successful company
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health benefits
- Training & professional development
We invite interested applicants to share their resume and cover letter.
We operate on a hybrid working basis.
Applicants must have a permanent Irish working visa.
Successful applicants will be subject to references and a background check.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Kneat is an equal opportunity employer
