WillowTree · 1 week ago

Senior Product Designer

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team of Software Engineers, Researchers, Strategists, Creatives, and Project Managers

Lead ideation sessions, workshops, demos, and presentations with clients on-site

Establish design schedules, ensure final visual design concepts are on-brand, on-budget, and deliver on product strategy goals.

Design products using all the tools in your toolbox—sketch, wireframe, design, prototype, animate—whatever is best to convey the ideal experience

Prototype to communicate the “look” and “feel” of a project using Figma

Collaborate with design peers to ensure designs are conceptually sound

Ensure content strategy and design are aligned

Build cohesive, lightweight, and purposeful design systems

Continuously iterate your designs to stay current with mobile trends

Give and receive design critique to help constantly refine and push our work

Present your work to internal and external stakeholders, articulating the why of your design decisions

Mentor new product designers and interns on visual and interaction design, problem-solving, client communication, and team interaction

Push for and create inclusive, accessible design for all

Qualification

Visual DesignUser ExperienceTypographyLayoutColor TheoryDesign PrinciplesConceptual ThinkingClient CommunicationPlatform Design StandardsFigmaEmpathyMentorship

Required

You’ve been designing digital products for 5-7+ years

A portfolio that exemplifies strong visual design and a focus on defining the user experience

You’ve proudly shipped and launched several products

A strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and advanced design principles

You’re a conceptual thinker who can translate customer needs, behaviors, and project requirements

Experience effectively presenting and communicating your design decisions to clients and team members

You’re knowledgeable of what’s possible on modern digital platforms in addition to an understanding of platform design standards (e.g. HIG, Material Design)

Experience with (and an affinity for) Figma.

You're empathetic to client needs and can help find solutions if problems arise

A commitment to being a trusted mentor and thought leader