UX Product Design Lead

Skydio

UX Product Design Lead designing critical interfaces for autonomous flying robots. Collaborating with Design and Engineering teams to deliver reliable user experiences in complex environments.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the UX strategy and execution for core platforms
Design interfaces for autonomous flying robots
Solve complex design challenges in ambiguous environments
Collaborate with Design Leadership, Product Managers, and Engineers
Use narrative to align teams on design vision and objectives
Conduct user research by going on-site with customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in product design or UX design
Strong portfolio showcasing UX design projects and problem-solving abilities
Experience in designing complex systems and user interfaces
Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of usability principles and techniques
Expertise in creating high-fidelity prototypes
Strategic storytelling skills to drive design vision
Fluency in complex product areas such as robotics, avionics, or heavy data management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles

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Hard Skills & Tools

UX designproduct designuser interface designhigh-fidelity prototypesusability principlesdesign systemsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

collaborationstrategic storytellingdesign vision alignment