Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or interaction design, preferably in music, creator economy, or content platforms.
• A strong portfolio showcasing work on complex web and mobile applications, with a focus on tools for creators.
• Expertise in Figma.
• Strong understanding of design systems, interaction design, and usability best practices.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Ability to translate complex workflows into simple, intuitive experiences.
• A passion for music, audio culture, and empowering artists to grow their careers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Initiatives: Own and drive the end-to-end design process for creator-focused products, from discovery to execution.
• User-Centered Design: Conduct user research and leverage insights to create intuitive workflows, UI, and interactions that support creators in uploading, managing, and monetizing their content.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs align with business and user needs.
• Prototyping & Testing: Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to validate concepts and iterate based on feedback.
• Design System Contribution: Help evolve and maintain SoundCloud’s design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across creator tools.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data, analytics, and user feedback to refine designs and measure their impact on creator engagement and satisfaction.
• Advocacy for Creators: Champion the needs of artists, ensuring their voices are reflected in SoundCloud’s product strategy and design solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for music, audio culture, and empowering artists to grow their careers.