Product Designer

Product Designer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Information Management, Graphic Design, or a related field and 3 years of experience in related occupations
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Information Management, Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field and 6 months of experience in related occupations
• 6 months of experience with creating wireframes, prototypes and design mockups
• 6 months of experience with conducting user research and testing
• 6 months of experience with creating user personas, conducting usability testing, and using data to inform design decisions
• 6 months of experience with identifying and solving design problems
• 6 months of experience with using design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar tools
• 6 months of experience with HTML, CSS, GitHub & Javascript frameworks such as React.js
• 6 months of experience with creating visual designs for websites, apps and other digital products
• 6 months of experience with understanding user interface design principles
• 6 months of experience with working with developers and understanding the technical limitations of different platforms
• 6 months of experience with collaborating with other designers, product managers, developers, and stakeholders
• 6 months of experience with working in a team and receiving feedback
• 6 months of experience with understanding design systems and how they can be used to create consistent and scalable designs
• 6 months of coursework, internships and/or school projects that document knowledge of required skills in lieu of 6 months of work experience
• Must have authority to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Executes tasks within the scope of a broader project under general guidance from manager, team lead, or senior designers
• Develops process flows, wireframes, and prototypes to effectively conceptualize and communicate design quality
• Selects design methods, tools, and processes to address technical challenges and/or the needs of users
• Influences project, program or user-centered product decisions by actively engaging key decision makers
• Addresses low-complexity problems and recommends design and/or user solutions
• Understands when to escalate more complex challenges to appropriate levels of leadership when necessary
• Recognizes when the solution being proposed delivers little benefit to users and escalates appropriately
• Develops working relationships within a team and begins participating in cross-team collaborations
• Pairs with other UX designers to conduct peer design critique
• Executes delegated tasks related to well-defined project timelines, goals, and objectives
• Works with more senior UX designers to deliver design features or services that maintain product quality and consistency
• Utilizes foundational knowledge of UX design principles, style guides, participatory design, user-centered product development, user data analysis, and primary research methods and tools
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the impact of design contributions on product value, user needs, business goals, and brand equity

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.