Sr. Product Designer

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and Influence: Work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, and other stakeholders to implement user experience (UX) solutions based on agile methodologies. Influence product and design decisions with UX best practices.
• Design Creation: Lead the creation of wireframes, visual mockups, prototypes, and interaction flows for both mobile and desktop platforms, ensuring adherence to design standards.
• Research and Testing: Conduct usability research using techniques such as heuristic reviews, user interviews, and usability testing (both moderated and unmoderated) to optimize user experience. Analyze and present feedback for iterative design improvements.
• Mentorship: Guide junior designers and contribute to a collaborative environment, fostering design growth across teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively across multiple teams (e.g., engineering, product management) and geographical boundaries to ensure the design process aligns with project goals and timelines.
• Agile Development: Manage multiple concurrent projects, track progress using tools like Jira, Aha!, and Rally, and present status updates clearly to stakeholders.
• Accessibility and Standards: Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0+ AA compliance) and are inclusive for diverse user needs.
• Design Systems: Contribute to and adopt design systems that maintain consistency and scalability across applications.

Skills:

• Design Tools: Proficient in modern design and prototyping tools, primarily Figma (Adobe CC is a plus).
• UX Research: Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research methods to inform design decisions.
• Front-End Knowledge: Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to collaborate effectively with development teams and implement design solutions.
• Design for Mobile & Web: Experience designing for iOS, Android, and web applications, ensuring responsive and adaptive design solutions.
• Accessibility: Knowledge of WCAG 2.0+ standards and ensuring accessible designs that meet diverse user needs.
• Project Management Tools: Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Rally, and Aha! for tracking tasks, managing workflows, and providing progress updates.
• Storytelling & Presentation: Ability to communicate design decisions effectively using strong storytelling and presentation skills to persuade stakeholders.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors.