humanoid - Senior Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) Designer

• Contribute to end to end design of human–robot interaction behaviors • Prototype interactions directly on real robot hardware • Define standards for gestures, motion, communication cues, and user safety • Work closely with engineering to translate designs into implemented behaviors • Develop UI, conversation flows, and tools that support human-robot collaboration • Conduct user research and testing to validate designs and approaches • Ability to read academic papers and translate research findings into actionable HRI design criteria, not relying on AI summaries • We’re Looking For • 7–10 years experience in interaction design, UX for robotics, HRI, or similar fields • Highly preferable experience or track record designing for embodied agents and AI products • Strong prototyping skills, alongside proven expertise in hardware interaction and digital product design • Experienced in documenting & maintaining Design System • Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and in lab environments • Experience in microcontroller prototyping, motion design (After Effects), and writing technical design specifications • Figma design asset creation and maintenance • An experienced design track record demonstrating success in high-impact projects • Deep understanding of HCI principles, human behavior, and user safety • Able to operate independently and bridge design + engineering workflows • Strong collaboration and communication skills across multi-disciplinary teams • An eye for a well crafted design outcome • A self-starter who understands priority management and consistently meets delivery milestones on time