SkyGrid

SkyGrid

Senior Product Designer

Austin, TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 56 days ago
HTMLCSSFigmaAdobe XDPhotoshopIllustratorAdobe Creative SuiteUI DesignWireframingDesign SystemsProduct StrategyResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • SkyGrid, a Wisk Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight.
  • This is a hybrid position based in Austin, TX and will report to the Head of Product.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the UX strategy for the design system for software products.
  • Lead the development of design artifacts to support the product lifecycle, including but not limited to high-fidelity mockups using Figma to deliver design implementation specifications.
  • Collaborate with product managers to ensure that the final user experience meets expectations and aligns with product requirements and value proposition.
  • Support the development and continued refinement of the Product Roadmap based on user feedback and customer prioritization.
  • Incorporate human factors principles into the design and turn low-fidelity wireframes into high-fidelity designs that lead to successful handoffs.
  • Support the development of research interfaces to test prototype functionality.
  • Guide the evolution and documentation of the SkyGrid design system, including tokens, shared components, and usage standards.
  • Advocate for the user throughout the design and development process.
  • Stay updated on UI design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, actively seeking opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground-based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in frontend implementation such as CSS, HTML JavaScript.
  • Excellent proficiency with Figma and conducting UI handoffs with software engineers.
  • Experience working with engineers on release features and products.
  • Strong understanding of the design process, design methods, and design principles.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design.
  • BS in Human Computer Interaction, Visual Design, Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, or related disciplines.
  • Highly motivated to build innovative products.
  • Ability to conduct user study sessions with customers.
  • Proficient in industry-standard design and prototyping such as Adobe Creative Suite Visual Design software (Illustrator, XD, Photoshop, or equivalent design software).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

  • Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day.
  • Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
  • Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Compensation

  • Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options.
  • Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings.
  • Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources.
  • Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide.
  • Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development

Company info

  • Collaborate with product managers and human factors in engagement with the customers to define product requirements, user-centered interface patterns, and detailed interaction models to communicate desired product workflow.
  • In this role, you will lead and evolve design systems to ensure a consistent user interface design for aviation products, ensuring cohesion and usability across all interfaces, and work with customers to develop and validate user requirements.

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