UX/UI Designer (Entry Level)

About the role

SPECTRAFORCE is looking for an entry-level UX/UI designer to support the design and continuous improvement of products for Leoforce and/or Bridgera, including Leoforce's Arya, across web and other digital touchpoints. The role works with product, engineering, marketing and other partners to turn user and business needs into intuitive flows, wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes and accessible interfaces, with additional support for marketing websites and graphic assets. It is a hybrid position based in Heredia, Costa Rica.

Key responsibilities

• Create user flows, wireframes, mockups and high-fidelity interactive prototypes in Figma for Leoforce's Arya products
• Design clear, accessible interfaces for dashboards, alerts and service workflows using responsive design principles
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, designers and marketing to understand requirements and iterate on feedback
• Support user research, usability testing and feedback sessions, documenting findings and feeding them into design decisions
• Apply brand standards, design patterns and reusable components, and help maintain the design system and its documentation
• Prepare organized design files, specifications and annotations for developer handoff, and review implementation quality with engineering
• Participate in design reviews, give and receive constructive feedback, and use AI-assisted tools responsibly
• Create marketing visuals such as social media graphics, landing-page mockups and presentation visuals

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; education or training in UX/UI, interaction design, graphic design or HCI, or equivalent certifications and project experience
• Portfolio showing design process, user flows, wireframing, prototyping and visual design; academic, freelance and personal projects are welcome
• Preferred: about 1-2 years of UX/UI or product design experience; internships may count in lieu of professional experience
• Strong bilingual communication in English and Spanish, organization, attention to detail and deadline awareness
• Ability to collaborate across departments and locations, adapt to changing priorities and travel up to 10% of the time
• Physical requirements: prolonged computer work (75-90% of time) and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

Required skills

• Figma for interface design and interactive prototyping
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite tools
• Understanding of typography, layout, color, visual hierarchy, responsive design, accessibility and user-centered design
• Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and willingness to experiment with new ways of working

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Costa Rica time, with one day per week onsite and as needed for special events.