Senior Product Designer

Summary

Join Esri and help pioneer the field of mapping and spatial analysis through design. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Designer passionate about user-centered and interaction design, with the ability to translate user insights into innovative AI-driven GIS solutions. You will collaborate with product owners, engineers, developers, and designers to enhance ArcGIS Pro with cutting-edge AI features. Your work will enable organizations to derive meaningful insights from geographic data through advanced spatial analysis, intelligent mapping visualizations, and seamless data management in 2D and 3D environments. The role involves designing AI features, conducting user research, creating design specifications, staying current with industry trends, and leading design efforts. Esri offers a competitive total rewards strategy including industry-leading health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product design, with an experience on AI features or technologies
• An online portfolio that demonstrates your design abilities, how you think, and a strong understanding of client objectives
• Experience using Figma, Figma UI Kits, adhering to established pattern libraries and required frameworks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing; and translating findings into actionable design improvements
• Bachelor’s in Product Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factor, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design AI features for ArcGIS Pro, ensuring they are user-friendly, impactful, and align with Esri's design standards
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights, validate design concepts, and ensure our solutions meet user needs and expectations
• Work closely with product owners, engineers, developers, and other designers to ideate, prototype, and iterate on AI-driven solutions
• Create comprehensive design specifications, including user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes, to effectively communicate design ideas and facilitate implementation
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in AI, UX, and GIS
• Conduct competitive analysis of existing products in the marketplace to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in our AI features
• Lead design efforts from brainstorming and sketching to prototyping and implementation
• Ensure all design work maintains a high standard of quality and aligns with project goals
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle
• Ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience by considering user needs at every stage

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Product Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factor, or a related field
• Knowledge of GIS, spatial analysis, and data visualization is a plus
• Enterprise application design experience
• Experience designing mapping applications
• Familiarity with the ArcGIS platform
• Experience with accessibility and internationalization
• Understanding of Microsoft's Win32 and UWP Design Guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth