Remote Senior UX Designer

Summary

Join Observable as a Senior UX Designer to have an outsized impact on making our platform intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable for a broad range of users. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to shape Observable's evolution, leading high-impact design initiatives that guide product direction and delight our users.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Knowledge of technical constraints and limitations as they apply to designing for platforms such as desktop and mobile
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, manage workloads, and meet project deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and present: Work closely with a cross-functional product team, including designers, engineers, product managers, and advocates, to deliver high-impact features and experiences
• Drive feature design: Own and contribute to the end-to-end design process for new features, from early exploration to final execution
• Conduct user research: Engage directly with users through interviews, usability testing, and surveys to understand their behaviors, challenges, and goals
• Prototype and iterate: Collaborate closely with developers to create, refine, and iterate on prototypes and high-fidelity designs
• Champion inclusive design: Lead by example in creating accessible and inclusive designs, ensuring that all users—regardless of experience level or background—can effectively engage with and benefit from Observable’s tools

Benefits

Fully remote team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a shared passion for data