User Experience Designer

Location: Dallas (DFW Metroplex)Experience: 2–5 yearsAbout OptymOptym is a leading provider of decision automation and optimization software products for transportation and logistics companies. Optym’s products solve some of the most challenging decision problems faced by world’s leading airlines, trucking and railroads companies using cutting-edge optimization techniques and have created a cumulative business value of over $1 billion for its clients. With its headquarters located in Dallas, Texas, and branches in four countries, Optym has over 275+ highly qualified professionals and is rapidly growing. Optym offers competitive compensation and a great benefits package. Learn more about Optym and its culture at www.optym.com.About the RoleWe are looking for a UX Designer with 2–5 years of experience to join our team and work on an external client-facing project. This role is ideal for someone who is confident working in B2B, SaaS, and AI-driven product environments, and can translate complex business and user needs into clear, practical, and effective design solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in user research, business understanding, synthesis, and solution design, along with a good eye for UI quality and usability. We are looking for someone who is also fluent in using AI tools as part of their design process and has enough front-end context to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and design solutions with implementation in mind. This person will collaborate with product managers, developers, designers, and external client stakeholders to shape thoughtful and effective user experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport UX design efforts for an external project from discovery through solution definitionConduct and support user research, stakeholder discussions, and business analysisSynthesize research findings, business needs, and technical constraints into actionable design directionsTranslate ideas, workflows, and requirements into intuitive and scalable product experiencesCreate user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs where neededUse AI tools effectively within the design process to accelerate exploration, thinking, communication, and deliveryDesign with an understanding of front-end feasibility, interaction behavior, and implementation realitiesCollaborate closely with product, engineering, design, and client stakeholdersParticipate in design discussions and help align teams around user experience decisionsBalance user needs, business goals, and technical realities to shape practical solutionsContribute to overall usability, consistency, and experience quality across the productApply strong UX thinking while also bringing good UI judgment to ensure polished outcomesRequired Qualifications2–5 years of experience in UX Design, preferably in B2B and SaaS environmentsExperience working on complex product ecosystems and solving workflow-based problemsStrong skills in user research, business research, synthesis, and problem framingAbility to convert abstract ideas and requirements into clear design solutionsFluency in using AI tools to support design workflows, from research and ideation to content, prototyping, and iterationWorking knowledge of front-end concepts such as responsive design, component-based systems, interaction patterns, and implementation constraintsExperience collaborating with product managers, developers, designers, and stakeholders/clientsStrong communication and presentation skills, especially in cross-functional and client-facing settingsProficiency in design tools such as Figma or equivalentAbility to work effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and contribute to design clarityGood to HaveExperience working on AI-enabled products or featuresStrong UI design sensibility and attention to interaction detailFamiliarity with design systems and how designs translate into front-end developmentExperience presenting work to external clients and incorporating feedback effectivelyFamiliarity with enterprise workflows, data-heavy applications, or operational productsWhat We’re Looking ForA designer who can think strategically and execute effectivelySomeone comfortable owning their work and collaborating across teamsA strong collaborator who can work across functions and communicate confidently with external clientsA problem solver who can connect research, business goals, and design outcomes into meaningful product experiencesA designer who can thoughtfully incorporate AI into their workflow and create solutions that are grounded in real-world implementationWhy Join OptymWork on high-impact problems for global clients.Collaborate with world-class experts in optimization and AI.Opportunity to see your algorithms deployed at scale in real operations.Innovative culture, flexible environment, and strong growth potential.We follow a hybrid model where we work from office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.