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