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"The function of design is letting design function."
â Micha Commeren
Lead the design work for software applications across desktop and mobile devices. Collaborate with product managers and developers to drive solutions through to completion.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design work for software applications for both desktop and mobile devices across a range of operating systems
- Reinforce a learning mindset: Participate in user research and A/B testing, advocate for users at every step of the way, and leverage findings artfully to continuously improve designs
- Bring a keen understanding of users' motivations, goals, and needs to help define new features, functions, and products
- Extend and evolve UX design language to craft elegant and consistent design experiences
- Foster successful collaboration with software product managers and software developers to drive solutions through to completion
- Help evolve design processes and deliverables to best meet the needs of a growing organization, as well as increase efficiency within the UX group
- Capture ideas and solutions in varying levels of fidelity, as the situation warrants â from whiteboard sketches to flow charts to interactive prototypes
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Closely collaborate with other designers on the UX team and provide mentorship where needed
Requirements
- Bachelorâs degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), interaction design, graphic design, industrial design, information science, computer science, or a related field
- 5+ years of work experience designing web and mobile applications and applying user-centered techniques
- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and inspiring other product designers in their craft
- Proven track record of successful product releases in which a team was guided through a user-centered product design process
- Ability to grasp product requirements and scope design work accordingly, with careful attention to detail
- Strong ability to collaborate with teams across varying disciplines (hardware engineering, software development, marketing, etc.) to create a holistic product experience
- Passion for innovation and a âcan doâ attitude
- Keen attention to detail and systems thinking
- Thoughtful and well-presented portfolio of UX design solutions
- Ability to interpret and act on design feedback from both collaborators and stakeholders
- Excellent presentation and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate solutions, design rationale, and process to colleagues in different disciplines, stakeholders, and executives
- Ability to discuss high-level concepts and detailed design with equal fluency
- Well-versed in applying quantitative data and a wide range of qualitative user insight techniques to drive prototypes and decision making
- Demonstrated eye for visual design
- A strong grasp of current UI/UX trends and platforms (e.g., iOS and Material Design guidelines)
- Experience designing for combined hardware and software interaction, community features, and/or data-driven experiences is a plus
Key Skills
- Experience designing for combined hardware and software interaction, community features, and/or data-driven experiences
Benefits
- Exclusive employee discounts
About Cricut
Cricut makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything â custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more. At Cricut, we believe that weâre all born makers. When we built our first cutting machine, we saw the potential for a simple yet powerful tool to completely transform the way people craft, design, and DIY. Since then, we continue to innovate with new machines, platforms, materials, and tools, but thatâs just what we do. Who we are is a bustling worldwide community, a means for connection, and an outlet for unbridled creativity. Join us as we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. Letâs make. Enjoy incredible perks. We take care of our team. From medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, IVF contribution, pet insurance, 401K match, life insurance to incentive programs, work-life balance, and employee discounts, we
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