UX Designer

About Vale

At Vale, our goal is to make magic and bring the real benefits of matcha to a billion people. We are a group of fun-loving, matcha enthusiasts who believe that a good idea can come from anywhere. Vale is a Seattle startup making magic through cutting-edge technology, automation, and world class hospitality experiences. We are a dynamic and highly cross functional team with a wealth of experience in food service, food automation, software engineering, aerospace, and consumer electronics. We have come together to develop the Matcha experience of the future — whether that’s in a cafe, your neighborhood park, or at home.

About you

You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team.

• Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation.
• Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale’s products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality.
• Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another.
• A bar raiser with proven experience. You don’t just meet the standard — you raise it. You bring deep, hands-on expertise that elevates everyone around you and sets a new benchmark for what great looks like.
• Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us.
• Empathetic. A systematic designer who makes complex experiences feel simple and intuitive. You advocate relentlessly for the user.

The role

As a UX Designer, you will design the digital experiences that Vale customers and operators rely on, combining research, strategy, and craft to create interfaces that are clear, efficient, and delightful.

• Lead UX research including user interviews, usability testing, and competitive analysis
• Design end-to-end user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Engineers to deliver well-crafted, feasible designs
• Develop and maintain UX documentation including personas, journey maps, and design principles
• Facilitate design critiques and cross-functional design reviews
• Contribute to and help evolve Vale’s design system
• Measure design effectiveness through data and iterate on experiences post-launch

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 4+ years of UX design experience, with a portfolio showing end-to-end design process
• Proficiency in Figma and experience with prototyping tools
• Strong research skills and experience running usability studies
• Ability to design for both mobile and web platforms
• Experience designing for hardware-connected digital experiences a strong plus

Compensation

$115,000 – $170,000 per year

Benefits

• Company funded ORCA card
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Annual bonuses
• Joining a fun startup in Seattle