Job Description

Company Description
Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.
At Vention, you'll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We're a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.
We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.

As a Senior Product Designer (UI/UX) at Vention...
You'll craft exceptional digital experiences across our platform - from 3D machine design to automation and real-time operation. Working within a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and product managers, you'll shape intuitive, elegant, and high-performing interfaces that help thousands of manufacturers worldwide bring ideas to life.
We're looking for a designer who combines deep user-experience thinking with strong visual craft, system design expertise, and an obsession with clarity and usability.
What You'll Do

• You'll lead design for key workflows in our 3D MachineBuilder, shaping how users design and assemble automation equipment.
• You'll simplify complex technical workflows into clear, intuitive, and cohesive digital experiences.
• You'll collaborate with product managers and engineers to define problems, run research, and validate solutions.
• You'll deliver user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI using Figma.
• You'll contribute to and evolve our design system to ensure quality, consistency, and speed across all Vention products.
• You'll participate in user research and usability tests, leveraging insights to drive design decisions.
• You'll present and explain your design rationale clearly, grounded in user needs and business objectives.

Qualifications
What You Bring to the Table
We're looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you're excited about what you read and think you'd be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every single qualification.
You'll bring:

• 4-7 years of product design experience, with at least part of it focused on software products beyond websites.
• Portfolio that demonstrates strong UX problem-solving, interaction design, and UI craft.
• Experience designing complex tools or applications (ideally 3D, CAD, engineering, or assembly environments).
• Strong ability to structure, simplify, and communicate complex systems.
• Proficiency with Figma and prototyping tools.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, execution-driven environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with 3D/CAD tools (SolidWorks, Onshape, Rhino, Unity, Unreal, etc.).
• Knowledge of manufacturing, automation, or technical workflows.
• Familiarity with design-to-code workflows and developer handoff practices.

Additional Information
What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women's Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
• Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

We're committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we'll ensure you have what you need to succeed.
Professional Growth & Development
Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from "Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model"
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention
When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.
We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Vention's culture
Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention's culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide .

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