Stryker ULC is currently searching for a highly skilled professional for the position of Staff Interaction Designer (IxD) (UX/UI) in Burnaby, BC. This role requires a strong focus on user-centered design and the ability to develop intuitive digital interactions for medical products in the operating room environment. The ideal candidate will excel at cross-functional collaboration, possess excellent communication skills, and be proficient in design tools and methodologies. Additionally, the designer will work closely with healthcare professionals to gain insights and create cohesive user experiences across physical and digital touchpoints. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through innovative design.
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Job Description
The Staff Interaction Designer (IxD) (UX/UI) at Stryker ULC in Burnaby, BC is a crucial role within the User Experience and Product Definition R&D team. This team is responsible for creating innovative and user-focused experiences by combining customer-centered design practices, product knowledge, and compelling design. They are seeking individuals who are user-focused researchers, intuitive product designers, collaborative partners, and documenters and arrangers.
Who We Want
Stryker ULC is looking for user-focused researchers who are dedicated to understanding the needs of users and using that knowledge to create medical products that improve outcomes and optimize workflow experience in the operating room. They also want individuals who embrace human-centered design to develop intuitive digital interactions for use across multiple interfaces in the hospital environment. Collaborative partners are also essential, as they need someone who can bridge the gap between cross-functional teams and facilitate stakeholder conversations. Finally, Stryker ULC is seeking documenters and arrangers who can articulate their ideas and provide sufficient documentation to support product design history.
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The Team
The User Experience and Product Definition R&D team at Stryker ULC is responsible for creating innovative and clinically focused user experiences. They combine customer center design practices, product knowledge, and compelling design to deliver the best possible experience for users.
What You Will Do
As a Staff Interaction Designer (IxD), you will have various responsibilities in the User Experience and Product Definition team. This includes engaging with customers to better understand their needs, leveraging Human Centered Design (HCD) and research to create a holistic user experience, developing concepts and rapid prototypes, and translating high-level design concepts into design descriptions and guidelines. You will also participate in all stages of the product development lifecycle, balance creating the ideal user experience with business goals and time to market, conduct user testing to refine and validate product concepts, and lead design reviews and communicate design concepts to key stakeholders. Additionally, you will assist in the planning and execution of HCD/Design Thinking workshops and be an organizational advocate for Design, design process, and design thinking.
Job Responsibilities
The job responsibilities for the Staff Interaction Designer (IxD) (UX/UI) role at Stryker ULC include engaging with customers to better understand their needs, leveraging Human Centered Design (HCD) and research to create a holistic user experience, developing concepts and rapid prototypes, translating high-level design concepts into design descriptions and guidelines, participating in all stages of the product development lifecycle, balancing creating the ideal user experience with business goals and time to market, conducting user testing to refine and validate product concepts, leading design reviews and communicating design concepts to key stakeholders, assisting in the planning and execution of HCD/Design Thinking workshops, and being an organizational advocate for Design, design process, and design thinking.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for the Staff Interaction Designer (IxD) (UX/UI) role at Stryker ULC, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience in Interaction Design (IxD), User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, or a related discipline. They should also have at least 4 years of professional experience and a portfolio that demonstrates mastery of the design process, UX/UI methodologies, and experience from concept through to commercialized product execution. Competency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Axure, Zeplin, and Balsamiq is required. Candidates should also have experience working with software development processes, Human Factors studies, ergonomics analysis, and user research. Collaboration skills, including working with marketing teams, software engineers, and other development team members, are also important. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as reading comprehension, are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualifications, Stryker ULC prefers candidates with experience in a healthcare or medical product development environment, familiarity with iterative processes like Agile Scrum, industrial design/product design experience, and physical model-making competency and experience in 3D modelling using software such as SolidWorks and Creo.
About Stryker ULC
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, and they are driven to make healthcare better by offering innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine. Their aim is to improve patient and healthcare outcomes through their solutions.
Overall, the Staff Interaction Designer (IxD) (UX/UI) role at Stryker ULC offers an exciting opportunity for user-focused researchers and intuitive product designers to contribute to the development of medical products that enhance patient care and improve healthcare outcomes. The collaborative nature of the role allows for cross-functional partnerships and the chance to advocate for design thinking and processes within the organization. If you have a passion for creating user-centric experiences and want to make a difference in the healthcare industry, this position may be a perfect fit for you.
