Sr. Product Designer at Horizontal Talent in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create world-class, user-centered designs based on research, business needs, analytics & user feedback in an agile environment


• Demonstrate experience at participating in white-boarding sessions, design thinking and story mapping exercises


• Design UX and interaction flows of responsive web and mobile experiences


• Develop conceptual sketches, visual mockups, navigation flows, storyboards, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to form and communicate design ideas


• Work on a product as a solo designer or design leader


• Mentor other designers and contribute to the evolution of our design team


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  Lead user testing to gauge the desirability and usability of new and existing digital experiences


• Develop interactive prototypes (ranging from low- to high-fidelity with interactions and visual design) and iterate based on user insight and stakeholder/user feedback


• Demonstrate strong visual design skills and careful attention to detail in delivering on-brand, high quality, development-ready responsive UI designs for web and mobile platforms


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  Evolve UI Kit, atomic design systems, and corresponding specifications and documentation


• Give and receive feedback generously, advocate for quality, learn new tools and processes, grow your craft in new ways, and stay up to date on UX/UI best practices


• Present your concepts and designs, come with a point of view, and be able to communicate your vision, ideas, process, and decisions

Required Job Qualifications

• Portfolio of work samples that expresses your design work and original approaches to challenges. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.


• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Digital Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or related fields and/or equivalent experience


• 5+ years of experience as an interaction designer, user interface designer, or similar roles, including 1-2 years in a consumer-facing product design role where your work has been key to driving gains in awareness, conversion, and/or product adoption


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  Experience developing brand-level design and/or supporting integrated direct-to-consumer campaigns at an agency is highly desirable


• Expert level proficiency with UX design-related software and tools (e.g., Figma, Bohemian Coding Sketch, Adobe XD, Adobe Suite etc.).


• Strong visual design skills including typography, animation, iconography, color and composition.


• Experience in atomic design systems, pattern libraries


• Experience designing for web, tablet and mobile devices.


• Knowledge of contemporary design and development methodologies is a plus.


• Must have excellent User Experience and Interaction Design skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely through visual specifications.

Other Critical Factors

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  Has prior background in design consulting, strategy, innovation, and/or marketing


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  Ability to design and test solutions that quickly validate data-driven hypotheses with intuitive and delightful visual experiences


• Ability to extract complex concepts and quickly turn around rigorous flows, mockups and interactive prototypes reflecting a range of options


• Ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously and multi-task in an agile environment


• Demonstrate visual design expertise through mockups and style guides


• Additional design skills in related fields, including motion design and prototyping


• Strong understanding of typography, color and layout principles


• Any tricks up your sleeve?
  • Motion design, video editing
  
  
  • Complex prototyping, including animations and micro-interactions for digital products
  
  
  • 3D/AR/VR design
  
  
  • Conducting competitive analyses, research, and/or usability testing
  
  
  • Any other awesome skills you bring to the table!
  
  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core principles at Horizontal. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $41 - $78 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Apply Now