UX/UI Designer - Remote — United States

About The Company

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. Our mission is to connect every thing to the Internet, ranging from retail apparel, general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food, and much more. With over 100 billion items connected to date and partnerships with multiple Fortune 500 enterprises worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions that provide better understanding and management of physical items. If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it. Join Impinj and contribute to realizing our vision of a boundless IoT—connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

About The Role

Impinj is seeking a Principal UX/UI Designer to lead the design direction for our software-based solutions. As the founding member of a new design team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape early design practices and standards within the organization. You will own the end-to-end user experience for our suite of products, define the design system and interaction standards, and collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Innovation leadership to influence the product roadmap. This is a hands-on role requiring craftsmanship, strategic thinking, and organization-wide influence as an internal thought leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 15+ years of professional UX/UI or product design experience

• Minimum 3 years experience at a Staff, Principal, or equivalent senior individual contributor level

• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing shipped, end-to-end work on complex B2B enterprise products, both browser-based and mobile

• Experience designing products from concept through to Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

• Expertise in interaction design, information architecture, visual design, and prototyping

• Proven ownership and governance of a large-scale design system including adoption and contribution models

• Fluency in Figma and modern design and prototyping tools

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end constraints to collaborate effectively with engineering teams

• Strong ability to influence product strategy and cross-functional roadmaps without formal authority

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end user experience, from problem framing and concept exploration through high-fidelity design and production handoff

• Set and evolve the design language, component library, and interaction patterns across the product portfolio

• Establish foundational design practices and frameworks for the organization

• Lead discovery and definition phases on ambiguous, high-impact problems by translating business objectives and user research into clear design strategies

• Partner with Product Management and Engineering leadership to influence roadmap priorities, scope, and technical trade-offs

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand technical constraints and make informed tradeoffs

• Plan and interpret user research and usability testing in partnership with go-to-market teams; validate design decisions using qualitative and quantitative data

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on design maturity and UX priorities; represent design in executive reviews and articulate rationale, trade-offs, and measurable impact

• Identify and resolve systemic UX debt, inconsistencies, and friction points across the product surface

• Mentor and upskill engineers and product managers on UX fundamentals and best practices to raise overall design fluency

Benefits

• Competitive base salary in the range of $185,000 to $277,600 (US-based roles), dependent on experience and qualifications

• Eligibility for merit increases, annual bonuses, and stock awards based on individual performance

• Potential to earn sales incentives depending on role and plan terms

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for US employees

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Support for remote work or an office workspace with inspiring views

• Open paid time-off policy promoting work-life balance

• Weekly Q&A sessions with executive leadership fostering transparency and engagement

• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and recognition

Equal Opportunity

Impinj is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal participation in the job application process, essential job functions, and access to benefits.