Company Name: O'Reilly Media

Job Details: $120k-$140k/yrRemoteFull,Time

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Job Description: Posted 1mo agoDesign Engineer@ O'Reilly MediaView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$120k-$140k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Designing interfaces, Prototyping solutions, Collaborating with teamsRequirements Summary:3+ years of experience in UI design, front-end development, or a similar hybrid role; strong portfolio; proficiency with design tools and React.Technical Tools Mentioned:Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, React, Python, Node.js
About O’Reilly MediaO’Reilly’s mission is to change the world by sharing the knowledge of innovators. For over 45 years, we’ve inspired companies and individuals to do new things—and do things better—by providing them with the skills and understanding that’s necessary for success.At the heart of our business is a unique network of experts and innovators who share their knowledge through us. O’Reilly Learning offers exclusive live training, interactive learning, a certification experience, books, videos, and more, making it easier for our customers to develop the expertise they need to get ahead. And our books have been heralded for decades as the definitive place to learn about the technologies that are shaping the future. Everything we do is to help professionals from a variety of fields learn best practices and discover emerging trends that will shape the future of the tech industry.Our customers are hungry to build the innovations that propel the world forward. And we help you do just that.Learn more: https://www.oreilly.com/about/ DiversityAt O’Reilly, we believe that true innovation depends on hearing from, and listening to, people with a variety of perspectives. We want our whole organization to recognize, include, and encourage people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and professional roles.Learn more: https://www.oreilly.com/diversity  About the Team The Product Design team at O'Reilly is part of our larger Product organization, which supports the strategic execution of our business goals. We design experiences that fulfill our mission to "change the world by sharing the knowledge of innovators." The Product Design team is evolving our approach and raising our standards for visual quality and interaction design. We're building interfaces that not only work well but also engage and inspire our users. You'll join a team that values thoughtful work, technical excellence, and the satisfaction of creating products that make a meaningful difference.About the Role As a Design Engineer reporting to the Director of Product Design, you’ll play a key role at the intersection of visual design and front-end development. You’ll be responsible for bringing innovative UI concepts to life through animation, micro-interactions, and real data integration—helping us shape the future of our product interfaces. This role is vital in bridging the gap between design vision and technical execution, working closely with both design and engineering teams to elevate our user experience.You combine strong design fundamentals with hands-on technical expertise, using tools like Figma and React to prototype, test, and refine interfaces. You’re equally comfortable navigating abstract design ideas and implementing solutions grounded in code. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate design intentions clearly, and focus on creating intuitive, effective experiences that help users achieve their goals.Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000What You’ll Do Innovation in Interface Design: Push our UI forward by exploring and implementing cutting-edge approaches to animation, transitions, micro-interactions, and other dynamic elements that enhance user experienceReal-Data Prototyping: Build high-fidelity, interactive prototypes in React that incorporate actual O'Reilly data, providing stakeholders with realistic representations of how designs will function in productionExploratory UI Development: Create experimental interfaces that explore future possibilities for our product, helping the team envision and evaluate new approachesTechnical Design Partnership: Work alongside other designers as a peer, providing technical perspective throughout the design process rather than just at handoffDesign System Foundation: Help establish the foundation for our design system by creating reusable components and documenting implementation standardsCross-Functional Communication: Translate design intentions to engineering teams, ensuring that innovative interactions and dynamic elements are understood and preservedCode-Informed Design: Apply understanding of React and front-end development to inform design decisions, exploring direct code prototyping when it serves the design process, while maintaining focus on innovation and user experienceWhat You’ll HaveRequired: 3+ years of experience in UI design, front-end development, or a similar hybrid roleStrong portfolio demonstrating innovative interface design with examples of animation, micro-interactions, or experimental UI approachesProficiency with design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite) and ReactExperience connecting prototypes to real data sources and APIsUnderstanding of component-based design and experience building design system elementsFamiliarity with our tech stack (React frontend, Python/Node.js backend) is a plusStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively collaborate across design and engineering teams, while avoiding unnecessary jargon.Commitment to validating forward-looking design decisions with real-world data implementationComfortable working in dynamic, evolving design environmentsAbility to navigate ambiguity and solve complex, open-ended design problemsStrong critical thinking skills with a balance of skepticism and optimismCollaborative mindset with the ability to bridge design and engineering perspectivesViews design as a strategic tool for driving business impactOpen to feedback and other viewpoints, while bringing a clear design perspectiveSkilled at translating abstract ideas into actionable, tangible solutionsInclude the following with your application:A link to your online portfolio or equivalent presentation of work samplesAdditional Information: At this time, O'Reilly Media Inc. is not able to provide visa sponsorship or provide any immigration support (i.e. H-1B, STEM, OPT, CPT, EAD and Permanent Residency process)