Senior Product Designer

Salary: Competitive

This product designer will take charge of the product design processes and will be ultimately accountable for exploring and defining a problem space, through to solutioni sing and perfecting the designs to the solution. The bulk of their work will reside in the latter part (solutionising and creating pixel perfect wireframes and prototypes in line with global standards and best practices). They must have a creative eye with the ability to think critically and unconventionally in exploring new ideas or solutions.

This role is remote first but you may be required to come into office on occasion as necessary for events or workshops (will not be frequent).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

By partnering with cross-functional teams and customers, you will translate insights into delightful products in a creative environment that requires proven leadership skills. The role will require you to:

AIENAI (Parent company)

• Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers

• Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success

• Conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback

• Develop wireframes and prototypes around customer needs

• Find creative ways to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability)

• Convey understanding of product specifications and user psychology

• Guide and mentor junior designers in product design skill improvement

• Modify and revise existing designs to meet changing customer preferences

• Work with other designers (where available) to implement attractive designs

• Present product design ideas to cross-functional teams and senior leadership

• Collaborate with research team to create personas through user research and data

• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends and standard measurements

• Work closely with product engineers to suggest product and process improvements

AIENAI Academy

• Provide individualised instruction to mentees by promoting interactive learning.

External Stakeholders

• Ensure the final design aligns with the stakeholders’ brand identity and objectives.

• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and feedback on design projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail

• Creative problem-solving skills

• An intuitive eye for customer needs beyond the obvious

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members

• Excellent knowledge of Figma for wireframing and prototyping

• Ability to effectively communicate and persuade around design concepts

• Perfect knowledge of industry standards and best practices in product design for enabling beautifully seamless experiences

• Proven experience in all phases of the design process including user research, copywriting, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing

• Passion for design; not satisfied with the status quo and always thinking of ways to improve

• A well-rounded portfolio of client work, demonstrating a strong understanding of client objectives

Behavioural/Cultural Requirements

• Curious mindset

• Patient in teaching/guiding

• Solution-oriented mindset

• A habit of consensus building

• Passionate about brand identity

• Approachable and dependable persona

• Empathetic and effective communication

• ‘Netizen’ thinking (internet comfortability)

• Enthusiastic about giving and receiving feedback

• Open to building Team chemistry and participation 

Education/Experience Requirements

• BSc in Design, Computer Science or a related field

• Proven product design experience

• Any award certificate in a product design or relevant field

COMPANY VALUES

• We're in this together: We foster collaboration and teamwork to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's contributions are desired, respected, and valued

• Step up and stand out: We rise to the occasion when there's something to be done, and also embrace opportunities to develop ourselves by surmounting challenges.

• Giving more than a damn: We love what we do but more so, who we are as human beings. We are deeply passionate about the projects we work on as much as the people we work with

• Sensitivity towards the user: Our clients are our 'users', just as their clients are theirs'. We put ourselves in the shoes of both, empathising at all times to deliver "Aha!" solutions

• Pushing beyond the mark: It’s not enough that we guaranty user satisfaction, but that we also ensure business goals are always delivered, surpassing client expectations

• Create enjoyable experiences: We ensure our process is exhaustive but not exhausting because we realise our clients and users are human beings, not just business entities.