San Francisco, CA30+ days ago
10+ years of experience designing and delivering products from start to finish as part of a cross-functional team Deep understanding of user-centered design methods and best practices Demonstrated desire to continually improve on processes The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, agile environment while producing great design work on tight deadlines The ability to explore ideas, persuade others, and build consensus on fast-moving projects with varying degrees of ambiguity Self-motivation; ability to produce results both independently and as part of a team Strong communication and active listening skills, with an ability to build and develop close, trusting relationships Experience using multiple approaches, including analytics and user research, to drive decisions and develop product iterations Ability to distill and reframe problems, then define a framework for resolution, generating clear, elegant solutions for complex challenges Systems thinking; ability to step back and see a project's larger ecosystem, with a focus on solutions that improve not just one feature but the entire user flow Demonstrated behaviors, attitudes, actions, and judgments that inspire employees to follow and other leaders to trust Expert knowledge of current design tools such as Figma, along with an ability to quickly learn new tools as they emerge, especially new AI tools across the design process Experience developing software that is global in reach, universal in design, and designed for users of multiple languages and abilities Experience designing and thinking in design systems, not just single-purpose apps An internal compass that points toward ethics and equality, and the conviction to speak up when we veer off course BA/BS or MA/MS in a design-related field, or equivalent experience. Using documentation, reviews, and presentations, communicate clear and compelling ideas to a wide range of key stakeholders Serve as a bridge connecting design, product, engineering, and marketing teams Work closely with product owners, engineers, and user research to create a vision for the product area Oversee multiple web and mobile application features, interfaces, and experiences Create designs that adhere to and extend the existing style guide Generate detailed final design specs that inspire accurate developer builds Work with developers and quality experts to deliver a polished final product Promote and educate others on new interface guidelines and design patterns Mentor new design staff Set the vision for a product's creative identity, articulate it clearly and convincingly, and guide the team through its implementation Creates inclusive designs for all users.