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CurbWaste · 3 months ago

Head of UI/UX Design

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

CurbWaste is a venture-backed company on a mission to modernize the waste and recycling industry, currently serving over 150 customers. They are seeking a Head of UI/UX Design to lead and mentor a team of designers, create impactful designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience.

CleanTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftwareWaste Management

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a growing team of designers

Balance UX research with a robust design framework in order to create impactful designs that strike the appropriate balance between form and function

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, to understand user requirements, business goals, and technical constraints

Foster an iterative design process that includes rapid prototyping, attentive listening, adaptability, and integration of feedback

Serve as the final review point for the design team during the PDLC process

Use, contribute to, and evolve design systems and component libraries

Bring modern, agile, product discovery design processes to the team leveraging AI

Execute a comprehensive design strategy to meet and exceed adoption targets

Build and maintain strong customer relationships, understanding their needs and providing solutions that drive value

Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to inform product development and sales strategies

Experience with design platforms and best in class practices

Articulate the unique value proposition of our solution and tailor it to the specific needs of each customer

Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, product development, and customer support, to gather insights and ensure a seamless customer experience

Qualification

Lead product designUser researchDesign systemsFigmaVisual designPrototypingCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Required

5-8+ years of experience with at least three years as in a lead product design role or design manager role, preferably in a startup environment

You possess a versatile design skill set that encompasses all aspects of the design journey, including user research, systems thinking, wireframing, and visual design

Ability to maintain focus, and make decisions without perfect information

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desire to be hands on with our product and process, and lead the team by doing

Experience with maintaining and implementing design systems

Experience in designing & prototyping using Figma

Experience in a vertical SAAS company is a strong plus

Benefits

Flextime, recognition, and support for autonomous work: Flexible time off with ample learning and development opportunities to continue growing your career.

Health benefits: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision

401k