UI Designer

Posted:
7/1/2026, 8:09:19 AM

Location(s):
Lisbon, Portugal

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
UI/UX & Design

Workplace Type:
On-site

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries. 

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, it's employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world. 

We’re looking for a UI Designer to join us in Lisbon.

As a UI Designer you will Design intuitive, scalable, and high-quality user interfaces for ZEISS Vision Care’s device-related, in-store, and omnichannel B2B2C solutions, enabling eye care professionals, retailers & hopsitals to deliver seamless, efficient, and premium consume

  • Create high-fidelity designs and advanced prototypes in Figma for software solutions & device interfaces to validate concepts, support decision-making, and accelerate product development with the help of AI for design.

  • Apply system thinking to design robust, consistent, and “edge-case-proof” UI solutions across complex, modular product environments.

  • Collaborate closely with UX, product, and engineering teams to translate user needs, market and business needs, business goals, and technical constraints into feasible design solutions that drive growth.

  • Translate research insights into user-centered designs that meet the needs and expectations of customers & consumers, considering cultural differences and international market demands.

  • Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and AI adoption in the design process.

  • Update knowledge of emerging design trends, technologies and digital accessibility criteria, as well as human interface guidelines.

  • Present new designs to senior stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with external agencies and partners to support design delivery, ensure alignment, and bring in specialized expertise where needed.

  • Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, experience design or a related field.

  • Around 5 years of experience in UI design with for digital products, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design capabilities and B2B2C or B2C experience.

  • Experience with UI and UX design for connected devices, medical devices, or other hardware-related digital products

  • E-Commerce experience

  • Strong expertise in UI design for complex digital products, including the ability to create high-quality wireframes, visual designs, and interactive prototypes.

  • Advanced proficiency in modern design tools, especially Figma (including prototyping, component-based design systems, and structured file organization).

  • Good understanding of frontend technologies and technical constraints to ensure feasibility and smooth handover to development.

  • Fluent in English, any additional language is a plus.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Abbie Walters

ZEISS

Website: https://www.zeiss.com/

Headquarter Location: Oberkochen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1846

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Hardware ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Photography

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas