We’re looking for a few versatile, contract Product Designers who solve big problems, create beautiful experiences, and put users first. This is a specific contract opportunity expected to last for 2-3 months for one of our clients, a large well known social media platform. In this role you’ll design a wide variety of digital products, collaborating across disciplines to tackle challenges from conception to launch. We’re considering candidates with strong product design portfolios, good attitudes, and a desire to explore ideas that push design forward.
Please make sure to share links to your online portfolios!
Reports To: Creative Director
Responsibilities
- Create design concepts and drawings to determine the best product
- Present product ideas to relevant team members for brainstorming
- Suggest improvements to design and performance to product engineers
- Employ design concepts into functional prototypes
- Perform research on product technologies and structures to implement into design concepts
- Maintain up to date on current industry trends and market conditions
- Coordinate with designers to ensure accurate communication and efficiency in the design phase
- Modify and revise existing designs to meet customer expectations
Qualifications
- A self-motivated, conceptual thinker who is open to feedback and eager to collaborate
- 5+ years of experience in digital design
- Proficiency with Apple products including but not limited to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers
- An online portfolio that demonstrates strong, varied interactive work
- Expert knowledge of design software and workflows, including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and Invision
- Firm understanding of the cross-platform responsive patterns, usability heuristics, web technologies, and accessibility
- Strong grasp of user experience design, information architecture, and prototyping
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with or without supervision
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Relevant work experience as a product designer is preferred
- Good understanding of color science and combinations
- Strong knowledge of the industry and market trends
Bonus Points
- Can demonstrate new workflows, efficiencies, and strategies for collaboration
- Interaction design experience and high-fidelity prototypes