Product Designer

Company: Onward Search
Location: New York
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Our client, a leading social media technology company, is looking for a Product Designer to join their team. This role begins as soon as possible. Candidates must be local to NYC and be able to work on-site when it is deemed safe to do so by the company.What you'll be doing:Execute on design tasks and build assets for the design systemLeverage iconography, typography, color, space and texture to provide an inspiring experience to users across the client baseLead research tactics like competitive analysis, persona creation and user journeysUtilize user-centered design best-in-class principles to produce amazing visual from concept to execution across platformsDevelop wireframes and low fidelity prototypesParticipate and eventually drive usability testing, conduct moderated or un-moderated user testing, task rating, time to task, etc.Collaborate with your customer success team to continually refine the platform's design language to create great-looking, innovative products for customersWork among a broad design team which includes engineers, product managers and other designers in a fast-paced yet collaborative environmentAct as a client-facing member of the design team, presenting your ideas internally as well as to the client, clearly communicating intention in your work and are able to discuss with strategic rationaleOther tasks may applyAbout you:3-5 years of Product Design experienceExposure to B2B, SaaS Platforms, Dashboards and Data VisualizationSketch and InVision expertiseExperience with research and insights though usability testing, personas, task rating, user testing, etc.You come from a design background, bringing your knowledge of color theory, branding, iconography and typographyIdeally you have experience with card sorting or tree testingHave worked in an Agile product environment understanding the full product life-cycle and how your work affects the overall processShould have familiarity with front end like HTML or CSS but don't need to be able to write codeYou can manage multiple work streams autonomously but can work as part of a broader design team including product managers, developers and designersYou have designed both consumer and internal facing productsYou take pride in executing with and obsessive need for quality and creativityYour resume and portfolio is formatted, clean and navigableEmployer Details:Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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