Product Designer - UX

Product Designer - UX

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Cornerstone is an AI-powered knowledge cloud for unified discovery, knowledge management, and personalized learning. Our award-winning Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Experience Platform (LXP) is used globally by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations to solve the discovery, curation, and recommendation problems of content fragmentation across external, internal, and tacit knowledge sources

Our mission is to democratize learning. Often called the Netflix of Learning our goal is to provide frictionless access to knowledge for our enterprise and association customers making learning the way we work. Our goal is to help upskill the globe to meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital world in the 4th Industrial Revolution

Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Lead UX Product Designer with 3 -6 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This is an Individual Contributor role. As a Senior Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design vision and strategy for our products. You will lead a team of designers, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create exceptional user experiences that align with our business objectives. This role requires a blend of creative flair, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to inspire and guide the design team towards delivering innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

Design Leadership:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership support to the design team, ensuring alignment with product goals and user needs.
• Foster a culture of design excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in design thinking, user-centered design, and design execution.

Product Strategy and Vision:

• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand business goals, user needs, and market trends.
• Define and communicate the product design vision, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
• Translate high-level business requirements into actionable design strategies and solutions.

User Experience Design:

• Lead the design process from concept to execution, including user research, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.
• Develop intuitive and engaging user experiences across multiple platforms, considering usability, accessibility, and scalability.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create seamless interactions and visually appealing interfaces.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to prioritize design initiatives and ensure timely delivery.
• Champion a collaborative approach, facilitating communication and alignment between design, engineering, and product teams.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles and educate cross-functional teams on the importance of design in achieving business objectives.

Design System and Standards:

• Establish and maintain design standards, guidelines, and documentation to ensure consistency and coherence across products.
• Drive the development and evolution of a design system to streamline the design process and promote reusability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement and maintain design components within the product development workflow.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design and user experience
• Conduct regular design critiques, retrospectives, and post-mortems to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Drive initiatives to enhance team efficiency, productivity, and skill development through training, workshops, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3y-5y years of experience in UX/UI design for digital products, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects
• Tools: Proficient in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent
• Prototyping Skills: Experience with prototyping tools such as InVision, Proto.io, or similar
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex requirements into simple and elegant design solutions.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design work.
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related field.
• If you are passionate about creating exceptional user experiences, have a keen eye for design, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of our digital products through innovative and user-centric design

Note: Candidate should have a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Design