Principal Product Designer

The Principal Product Designer will conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and ensure inclusive user experiences. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital products that align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• User research & analysis: Conduct user research to understand diverse customer needs, behaviors, and challenges, and use these insights to inform your designs.
• Wireframes & prototypes: Bring ideas to life by creating wireframes and prototypes that showcase the product’s structure, functionality, and flow.
• Inclusive user experiences: Champion accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that our designs meet or exceed global accessibility standards (WCAG).
• User Experience (UX) design: Craft intuitive and seamless user experiences, ensuring the product is easy to use, accessible, and meets user needs by applying established UX principles and design standards.
• User Interface (UI) design: Design the visual elements of the product, including typography, color schemes, icons, and layout, ensuring the design is visually appealing and aligns with brand guidelines.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with product and project managers, developers, and other teams to turn ideas into reality, ensuring designs are technically feasible and align with business objectives.
• Usability testing: Test and refine your designs through usability sessions, gathering feedback to deliver intuitive and seamless user experiences.
• Documentation & guidelines: Maintain detailed design documentation to ensure transparency and consistency across projects and teams, ensuring all design decisions and processes are well-documented for future reference.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading Product Design teams or similar role.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design skills, including UX and UI projects.
• Expertise in tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• A deep understanding of UX/UI principles, accessibility standards, applying established UX principles and design standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, thriving in a team environment.
• A passion for creating accessible, user-first designs.

Key Skills

• Expertise in tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Deep understanding of UX/UI principles
• Accessibility standards
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for creating accessible, user-first designs