GET TO KNOW VISUAL COMPONENTS

Visual Components is a software company with a global footprint. We are here to help teams who are building tomorrow’s manufacturing find the fastest way from the concept to reality. With our inclusive and easy-to-use 3D simulation software companies can test their ideas in a virtual environment and get proof of concept before making investment decisions.
We are expanding our desktop capabilities into the browser. For this we are starting a new team, which will define a design foundation that is modern, scalable, and built for the long term.
Visual Components software is a robust and intricate system that allows customers to design production lines, simulate and analyze production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and program industrial robots. Our interfaces are visual and user-friendly, making the software simple, fun, and easy to use, yet powerful and flexible for big projects.
Our development teams use modern approaches to make the software reliable, efficient, and scalable. We work together in a collaborative environment where everybody can grow and make a real impact on the future of manufacturing.
Today, Visual Components software is used by over 2400 pioneers worldwide, and the tool scales from small local manufacturers to global automotive corporations.
Our Headquarters is in Espoo, Finland and we have branches in Indiana, US, Munich, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan. Our team of over 24 nationalities and global partner network make Visual Components a truly international company.

YOUR IMPACT

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented UX Designer. As part of our product development team, you’ll play a key role in shaping intuitive and visually engaging user experiences for our 3D and other interfaces. You will have a UX Designer colleague with whom you can learn about the different product areas and contexts.

Key responsibilities:

• Design wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma
• Design and development of visual elements, including icons, graphics, and layouts
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and improve design solutions
• Leverage usage data to evaluate the impact of your designs and apply your learnings
• Support the development team by providing design assets, specifications, and feedback
• Help ensure design consistency and accessibility across all Visual Components platforms

THE SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

We are looking for a designer with a passion for collaborative work and a knack for making complex work simple.

• Strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI design work.
• Proficiency in design software such as Figma.
• Good understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with design systems.
• Ability to interpret complex workflows and translate them into intuitive designs.
• Familiarity with e.g. CAD software and 3D applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with service design is a plus.

ABOUT US

With over 20 years in business, Visual Components is one of the pioneers of the 3D manufacturing simulation industry.
Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes.
Today, Visual Components is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines.

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

We are looking for a UX Designer to join our brand‑new UX/UI team responsible for designing user experience and interfaces for all our products.
The core team will include UX/UI designers, front-end developers along with dedicated PO and QA members from their respective teams. Our team size is typically 5-8 persons.
You would join our colleagues in Espoo or Tampere, but we support you if you prefer to work remotely from anywhere in Finland.

Key responsibilities:

• Design wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma
• Design and development of visual elements, including icons, graphics, and layouts
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and improve design solutions
• Leverage usage data to evaluate the impact of your designs and apply your learnings
• Support the development team by providing design assets, specifications, and feedback
• Help ensure design consistency and accessibility across all Visual Components platform