Product Designer

Summary

Join Lightcast as a Product Designer and craft user-centric, visually appealing designs for our software products. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and user researchers to create seamless user experiences. Your main duties will include designing new products, improving existing ones, and conducting market research for new design ideas. You will employ a user-centered design approach, create wireframes and prototypes, develop design systems, and conduct usability testing. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with product requirements and technical feasibility. You will also create responsive designs optimized for various devices and screen sizes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as graphic design, interaction design, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in product design or UI/UX design roles, preferably in a digital product or tech company
• Experience in conducting user interviews and usability testing
• Experience with motion design and animation

Responsibilities

• Employ a user-centered design approach to create intuitive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing digital product interfaces that meet user needs and business goals
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and user interactions
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency and brand alignment across all product interfaces
• Design interactive elements and transitions that enhance user engagement and overall experience
• Conduct usability testing and analyze user feedback to continuously improve design effectiveness and accessibility, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including product managers, engineers, and marketers—to align design efforts with product requirements and technical feasibility
• Create responsive designs optimized for various devices and screen sizes
• Communicate design rationale and concepts clearly to stakeholders and team members, facilitating informed decision-making