Product Designer

At PRC-Saltillo, we have a mission to provide voices to children and adults who are unable to communicate effectively with their natural voices.  Each year, we provide voices to thousands of individuals through our specialized communication devices and software.  We serve individuals with Autism, ALS, Cerebral Palsy, Aphasia and a variety of other conditions.  Our products not only provide the ability to speak, but open opportunities for education, vocation and simply fuller participation in life.

All applicants need to go to our website to apply www.prc-saltillo.com/careers

Position Summary: The Product Designer focuses on designing intuitive, inclusive, and empowering communication tools for individuals with complex communication needs.  This role collaborates with cross-functional teams – including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users, speech-language pathologists, and accessibility experts – to create mobile apps that foster independence, dignity, and expressive power.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs user-centered interfaces for mobile AAC apps across iOS and Android platforms, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for diverse user populations including pediatric and adult users.
• Collaborates with AAC users, caregivers, clinicians, and internal teams to understand communication needs and translates them into functional design solutions.
• Creates wireframes, protypes, and high-fidelity mockups using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Ensures compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, Apple Accessibility, Android Accessibility) and supports alternative access methods such as head tracking, switch scanning, and eye gaze.
• Conducts usability testing with AAC users and other stakeholders and iterates designs based on feedback.
• Works closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of design features and maintains consistency across app ecosystems.
• Translates complex requirements into intuitive and visually appealing interfaces.
• Stays current with design trends, tools, and technologies, and contributes to team knowledge sharing.
• Develops a UI/UX style guide for mobile applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong portfolio demonstrating inclusive design for mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in design, HCI, Engineering, or Specialist Education.
• At least 3 years of experience in product design (UX/UI) required, preferably in mobile applications or assistive technology environments.
• 2 years of experience collaborating with cross functional teams is required.
• At least 2 years of experience with accessibility standards and inclusive design is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in digital graphic design with an emphasis on visually appealing, user-friendly UI is required.
• Knowledge of multilingual design and localization workflows is required.
• Familiarity with front-end development workflows is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in agile development environments is required.
• Experience working with AAC users, communication partners, and AAC professionals preferred.
• Experience working with pediatric users preferred.
• Experience designing for neurodiverse populations is preferred.