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Senior Product Designer (hybrid)

Senior Product Designer (hybrid)

Rewind SoftwareOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Il y a 6 jours
Type de contrat
  • Temps plein
Description de poste

Job Description

As the Senior Product Designer, you will be the key creative force in our product development process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers and our Development team, to conceptualize, design, and ship new features and products. This role requires a hands-on approach, a passion for solving complex problems, a self-starting attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Your work will have a direct impact on the user experience and the success of our products.

Key Responsibilities :

As the only Product Designer at Rewind, you will lead the end-to-end product design process, from discovery and research to concept, prototype, and final design. You will take initiative to collaborate with Product Management to understand business goals, user needs, and technical constraints, translating them into effective design solutions, as well as partnering with Engineers to ensure high-quality implementation of your designs, maintaining a high standard of visual and interaction design throughout the product.

You will also :

  • Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
  • Proactively conduct user research and usability testing to inform and validate design decisions.
  • Champion a user-centered design process, advocating for the best possible user experience in all stages of product development.
  • Drive the iterative design process, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and users to continuously improve the product.
  • Establish and maintain a design system to ensure consistency and scalability across the product.
  • Communicate design decisions and rationale clearly to stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and feedback.
  • Actively seek out and propose new design opportunities that align with long-term business goals, whether through emerging trends, competitive analysis, or new technology.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have 7+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing complex B2B SaaS products. You are proficient in wireframing / prototyping (ideally Figma), with a deep understanding of its capabilities for design, prototyping, and collaboration.

You also have :

  • Proven experience shipping high-quality digital products, working closely with Product and Engineering teams in an agile environment.
  • Exceptional understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and visual design.
  • Hunger to take ownership of the design process and work independently, as the sole designer in the company.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Extensive Experience with user research and usability testing methodologies.
  • A proactive attitude, with a strong sense of ownership and a drive to continuously learn and grow.
  • Nice-to-Have :

  • Experience in a start-up or scale-up environment.
  • Familiarity with front-end development principles and best practices.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
  • Additional Information

    Where You’ll Work

    Our organization follows a  hybrid  work structure where employees work from the office three days / week. This role will be based out of our Ottawa office.

    How Rewind Will Support You

    We know that enjoying the journey is just as important as reaching our goals. We work hard to create a positive, inclusive environment where fun and laughter are part of our everyday routine. We also offer a variety of benefits to support your success both at work and in your personal life which includes but is not limited to :

  • Flexible work hours
  • Employee stock options
  • Health benefits
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • 7 life leave days
  • 2 Level Up days for professional development
  • 1 volunteer day
  • Summer hours (off every other Friday from June - September) and office closed during the holiday break in December
  • 4 week sabbatical after 4 years with us
  • Paid parental leave
  • 5000 / year professional development allowance (you can take courses, buy books, attend conferences, cover certifications, etc)
  • 1000 / year wellness / home office allowance
  • Rewind is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. We value how each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify our company. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply.