Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Product Designer to support our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to create user-centered digital experiences on the web, and mobile devices that are both beautiful and functional. You will use Lean UX, and Human centered design principles to create revenue driving digital products.
This is for a 3 month contract and will be hybrid- 2 days per week in the office on 9th Ave New York, New York 10001.
A successful candidate for this role will be a master of both strategic thinking and tactical execution. You will be able to manage competing priorities and tight timelines as a trusted and well-respected partner of the product teams while working cross-functionally to help keep everyone on the same page. You will have a knack for creative problem solving and relationship building, and a desire to create efficient, repeatable processes and programs for the organization.
Responsibilities:
• User Research: Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights and understand user needs.
• Information Architecture: Design clear and intuitive information architectures, sitemaps, and user flows.
• Interaction Design across multiple platforms (Web, Mobile and Tablet): Create interactive prototypes and wireframes to define user interactions and workflows.
• Visual Design: Develop high-fidelity mockups and visual designs that are consistent with brand guidelines and accessibility standards. Illustrate design ideas using sketches, storyboards, process flows, sitemaps, and wireframes
• Design Systems: Create robust design systems and interaction paradigms that support user needs and goals
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with business goals.
• Testing and Iteration: Conduct user testing throughout the design process to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Prototype Development: Crete prototype development to test product features, and product ideas.
• Stay up-to-date: Keep abreast of the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and best practices.
Requirements:
• Experience: 8-10 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer with a proven track record of designing and developing successful digital products across the web, mobile, and tablets.
• Full Stack Skills: Proficiency in user research, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• User-centered Approach: A strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Prototyping Tools: Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design skills and experience across the web, mobile and tablet platforms.
• Experience with user testing platforms like usertesting.com or others and analytics tools.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines.
Nice to have:
• Ability to operate in an entrepreneurial environment
• Understanding of front-end engineering helps you design and collaborate with developers closely
• Bachelor's degree in design/fine arts, Psychology, Communication, Interaction Design, English, Computer Science, or related field
• Highly collaborative, results driven, team player
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
· Medical insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
Contact:
Rebecca Sami