Junior UX/UI Designer

About Kio. Café Kio. Café is a growing B2B technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and deployment of autonomous robotic coffee kiosks, cold brew stations, and self-service beverage systems. By combining innovative hardware, intelligent software, automation, and payment technology, Kio. Café delivers fully integrated beverage solutions that help businesses streamline operations, reduce labor requirements, and provide convenient, high-quality beverage experiences.

With operations across Canada, the United States, and China, Kio. Café is focused on advancing automated beverage technology and expanding its global presence. This is an exciting time to join Kio. Café as we enter our next phase of growth. As a growing startup, we offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, contribute to innovative products, and help shape the future of automated beverage technology.

Position Summary

Kio. Café is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and motivated Junior UX/UI Designer to support the design and development of intuitive, engaging digital experiences across our hardware and software products. This role will work closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to create user-friendly interfaces for our robotic coffee kiosks, touchscreen ordering systems, mobile applications, and web-based platforms.

The ideal candidate is passionate about user-centered design, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to innovative technology in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

User Experience & Interface Design Assist in designing intuitive user interfaces for touchscreen kiosks, mobile applications, and web-based platforms. Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs. Support the development of consistent visual design systems and reusable UI components. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to translate business requirements into effective user experiences.

Ensure designs are visually appealing, accessible, responsive, and easy to navigate. Incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders and customers into design improvements. User Research & Testing Assist with user research, usability testing, and customer feedback collection. Identify opportunities to improve navigation, ordering workflows, and overall user experience.

Analyze user behavior and feedback to recommend design improvements. Support testing of new features and interfaces before product launches. Product & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to support new product development. Prepare design specifications, assets, and documentation for development teams.

Collaborate with Marketing to maintain consistent branding across customer-facing platforms. Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and product planning meetings. Stay informed on emerging UX/UI trends, design tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

& Experience Required Qualifications Diploma or bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. 0–2 years of relevant UX/UI design experience, including internships or academic projects. Proficiency in Figma or similar design and prototyping tools.

Understanding of user-centered design principles, wireframing, prototyping, and responsive design. Strong visual design skills, including typography, layout, color, and composition. Portfolio demonstrating UX/UI design projects and creative problem-solving. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to receive feedback, collaborate with others, and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing touchscreen interfaces, mobile applications, or SaaS platforms. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, or front-end development principles. Knowledge of accessibility standards and usability testing. Interest in robotics, automation, consumer technology, or self-service systems.

Experience working in a startup or agile development environment. Key Competencies UX/UI Design Wireframing & Prototyping User-Centered Design Visual Design & Branding Creativity & Problem-Solving Attention to Detail Cross-Functional Collaboration Adaptability & Continuous Learning What Success Looks Like Intuitive, visually consistent interfaces that enhance the customer experience.

High-quality design deliverables that support product development timelines. Effective collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Marketing. Continuous improvements to usability and customer satisfaction. Growing ownership of design projects and contributions to Kio. Café's product innovation.