Junior Product Designer

Summary

Join DEPT® as a Junior Product Designer and collaborate with design leads, developers, and product managers to craft exceptional user experiences across various digital platforms. You will translate requirements into designs, iterate on existing paradigms, and present your design rationale to internal and client teams. This role demands strong collaboration skills and proficiency in design software like Figma. The ideal candidate possesses 1-2 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree or bootcamp certification, and a portfolio showcasing innovative designs. DEPT® offers a collaborative and supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401k matching, PTO, and parental leave. The position is available in several locations with varying salary ranges and work arrangements (remote or hybrid).

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or a graduate of a UX bootcamp
• Knowledge of multiple design disciplines, including user experience design, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping
• Proficient in design and prototyping software, specifically Figma
• Portfolio showcasing innovative and functional designs, with an attention to detail
• Experience building high-fidelity prototypes to demonstrate design concepts
• Desktop and mobile design proficiency
• Strong sense of consistency and cohesiveness
• Knowledge of creating and working within a design system
• Organized and able to work autonomously, with the ability to work across multiple projects
• Flexibility to work with multiple teams

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and product managers to create intuitive solutions that solve complex problems
• Assist design lead with creating mockups for potential clients
• Translate requirements into designs that solve the needs of the end user and ladder up to the established experience strategy
• Work within the constraints of and iterate upon existing design paradigms
• Present design rationale and thinking internally and with clients as opportunities arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with user research
• Experience creating logos & branding
• Experience with the Adobe suite of products

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave