Remote Lead Product Designer

Summary

The Lead Product Designer at Assured will lead product design, collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive the ideation, prototyping, and refinement of SaaS products, and foster a design-centric culture. The ideal candidate has proven experience in product design, exceptional UX/UI skills, strategic thinking, leadership abilities, and proficiency in industry-standard design tools.

Requirements

• Proven experience in product design, with a track record of delivering successful SaaS products
• Exceptional skills in UX/UI design, product thinking, and a strong portfolio showcasing your contributions to impactful, user-focused designs
• Ability to think strategically about design and articulate the rationale behind design decisions. Experience in contributing to product strategy discussions
• Experience applying user research, usability testing, and data-driven insights to drive design decisions
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding and inspiring design teams. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong prototyping abilities and experience creating interactive prototypes
• Proficient in industry-standard design tools

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the strategic direction of our product design, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align design initiatives with business goals
• Drive the ideation, prototyping, and refinement of our SaaS products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of usability, functionality, and visual appeal
• Foster a design-centric culture within the organization, inspiring and mentoring design teams to deliver outstanding, user-focused solutions
• Ensure a consistent design language and branding across our suite of products, maintaining a cohesive and recognizable user experience
• Champion usability and accessibility principles, conducting research and utilizing metrics to inform
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align design efforts with overall product strategy and business objectives
• Establish and refine design processes, adapting them to scale with the growth of the company. Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the product design team, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health Care Plan (Platinum Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Life Insurance (No cost to you)
• Paid Time Off (Uncapped vacation days & paid holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• 401(k) contribution (Assured contributes 3% of your income even if you don't contribute)
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs (Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket expenses)