Senior Product Designer

Job Description

What will you work on? User-Centered Interaction Design You are well-versed in user-centered methodologies such as design thinking, user journey mapping, and rapid prototyping. Via these methods, you are able to gain a deep understanding of the motivations, mental models, and behaviors of our users You will collaborate closely with UX researchers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to design tests and research to get insights about user behavior and mental models to incorporate into your designs. You are an expert in fundamental interaction design skills such as: Identify the users job-to-be-done and main goals at each step of the process to achieve their goals Explore alternative approaches in terms of interaction flows and information architecture approaches to find the best solution based on the users mental model and decision-making process Analyze trade-offs between technical constraints and user needs and make decisions on the best alternative. Conveying design concepts through wireframes, flows, and mockups that are reader-friendly User Interface and Visual Design You also enjoy the creative process of creating user interfaces and visual design that culminates in a delightful user experience Able to explore and create different UI solutions and weigh their pros and cons for each design problem Mastery over visual design theories and principles to create not just elegant-looking design but one that is highly readable and usable for the users Strong visual skills in finding the right colors, shapes, fonts, and how to layout visual elements to achieve the best outcome for the users You are familiar with mobile app design systems such as Material Design and iOS Human Interface guidelines Design Process You can facilitate workshops whenever necessary to encourage collaborative problem solving via brainstorming and structured decision-making processes You are able to manage the design project timeline and discuss priorities and know how best to allocate resources You will be a contributor to the process of improving our design workflow in collaboration with other designers by maintaining a shared design library, how we manage our design briefs, and many more You have experience working with product managers and engineers through the product lifecycle and are familiar with the process required to ship products to market. As such, you understand the importance of clear and succinct design documentation in product delivery You can clearly articulate the reasons behind your design decisions and address concerns from other stakeholders You are proficient in: Visual design tools such as Figma (Preferred), Sketch, or XD Prototyping with different fidelity from simple click-throughs to interactive prototypes using Marvel, Invision, Figma, Protopie, or Framer What does it take? Overall 5-7 years of hands-on experience as a user-centered design practitioner in a tech startup environment At least 3 years of project management skills Having a strong portfolio with a wide array of experiences creating digital experiences from scratch is a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills