Senior Product Designer I

Summary

Join Axon's Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) team as a Senior Product Designer and lead the design and delivery of the Spark Design System for a major redesign of Axon's flagship product. Champion the adoption and evolution of Axon's design system across the product ecosystem, collaborating with product and engineering teams. Integrate AI tools to streamline development and maintenance, define success metrics, conduct usability research, and ensure accessibility standards are met. Partner with product teams to align platform strategies and stay updated on industry trends. Mentor and advocate for design excellence, contributing to a strong design culture. Work from home as much as you want, living near any of Axon's US R&D hubs for easy in-person collaboration.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in product design, including 2+ years leading design systems for medium to high-complexity products
• 2+ years of hands-on UX research experience using diverse methodologies and data analysis techniques
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Interaction Design, or a related field
• Strong skills in conceptual thinking, visual design, and rapid prototyping to effectively communicate ideas
• Proficient in designing for multiple platforms (web, mobile) and interaction modalities (touch, mouse, etc.)
• Basic understanding of 'what can be built' and 'how to build it' in multiple platforms
• Collaborative mindset with experience contributing to early-stage product definition and partnering with cross-functional teams through implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions
• Comfortable working independently or within a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Mastery in industry-standard design tools, especially Figma, and quick to learn new technologies, including a desire to explore new and emerging tools
• Robust portfolio showcasing design and research capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Spark Design System for a major redesign of Axon’s flagship product
• Champion the adoption and evolution of Axon’s design system across the entire product ecosystem
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to understand their needs and expand the design system to support them effectively
• Integrate AI tools to streamline and enhance the design system’s development and maintenance
• Define and track success metrics to demonstrate the impact and value of the design system to key stakeholders
• Conduct usability research and testing on system components to ensure effectiveness and consistency across products
• Ensure all design system components adhere to accessibility standards and best practices
• Partner with product and feature teams to align platform and systems strategies, ensuring seamless and cohesive user experiences
• Stay up to date on industry trends, customer insights, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform design decisions
• Shape global design patterns, vision, and processes that guide the user experience across Axon products
• Serve as a mentor and advocate for design excellence, raising the visual skills bar and ensuring tool proficiency, contributing to a strong and inclusive design culture at Axon

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with coding prototypes is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs