UX Product Design - Web Apps

My global tech client is looking for a strong Product Design Contractor to join their prioduct design team with a focus on on social shareability and integration. The team is responsible for the Sharing experience from the mobile and desktop app and how it integrates with other tech platforms, as well as platforms like the mobile web app and web embeds. They will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and other Designers across the team to create user-centered design solutions - with a primary focus on incorporating exciting new shareables, alongside a designer on the team that's driving the initiative.

• You'll have the opportunity to contribute at all phases of product development, from ideation and explorations, to creating prototypes, testing, QA, and delivery.
• You'll leverage AI in your process
• You will work alongside a group of strong designers with a focus on Sharing & Social Products, collaborate with several teams, and connect across organizations to solve overlapping design challenges.

Essential Skills

• Experience designing mobile apps, particularly social features (ideally 3+ years)
• Bonus: familiarity with developing designs for cross-platform desktop apps (Mac, Windows).
• Experience in consumer facing web apps
• A focus on design with an understanding iof the technical aspects that underpin good design
• Relationship and stakeholder management both essential
• Strong proficiency in design tools including Figma, with the ability to create a range of artifacts from low-fidelity wireframes to high fidelity prototypes.
• Strong experience with emerging AI tools and how to apply them in a design context.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex design problems while maintaining a focus on user needs.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and translating user insights into actionable design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and justify design decisions to stakeholders.
• A strong portfolio showcasing design work, particularly with mobile applications and/or social experiences.
• Experience working with design systems and implementing consistent design patterns.
• Bonus: experience with accessibility and inclusive design.

Role Duties

• UI/UX design: Create and communicate user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for the sharing experience of multiple content types. AI tooling is deeply Embedded in our design workflows, and is constantly evolving.
• User-centered approach: Conduct low stakes usability testing to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement for various sharing experiences. Gather feedback, and iterate on designs based on insights.
• Storytelling: Explain design explorations clearly, highlighting decisions and their implications to stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (PM, Tech, UR) to implement designs, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the process.
• Documentation: Ensure design documentation is clear and up-to-date to support the development team during implementation.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring a fresh perspective, propose creative solutions, and drive rapid experimentation in a dynamic environment. I have interview slots ready to be filled so don't delay and apply today.

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