About the role
Propeller is on a mission to take the guesswork out of moving dirt - reducing wasted fuel, time, and money. We do this through the power of maps.
Our customers use Propeller’s integrated hardwareand software products to capture accurate 3D versions of their worksites. With over 50,000 worksites worldwide using Propeller’s smart survey technology, we empower project teams to map, measure,and manage site activity.
Propeller empowers everyone to approach, own,and solve problems creatively. We’re data nerds who care about impact, honesty,and each other. We take pride in being a great place to workand are proud to be recognised as a Fast Companyand BuiltIn Best Place to Work. You can learn more about us on Glassdoor.
Your Mission
As a Product Designer at Propeller, you will partner closely with Product and Engineering to shape product strategy, influence the roadmap and turn customer needs into clear, impactful solutions. With a high level of autonomy, you will own design across the product lifecycle - from discovery and problem framing through to deliveryand iteration - while aligning stakeholders around the squad’s priorities, decisionsand direction.
Your Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end design process, from customer discoveryand problem framing through to detailed design, deliveryand launch.
- Work closely with customers, subject-matter expertsand internal teams to understand complex workflowsand turn them into simple, intuitive product experiences.
- Independently turn complex problems into clear solution directions, drawing on the Product Lead, Engineering Leadand wider team for contextand collaboration.
- Partner closely with engineers throughout delivery, resolving trade-offsand maintaining momentum without compromisingthe customer experience.
- Drive design decision through evidence - stay close to customers through ongoing research, using evidenceand product data to guide design decisions, validate what worksand shape solutions as we enter a new market.
- Create and validate user flows, prototypesand interaction designs, including edge casesand acceptance criteria.
- Lead through influence, bringing stakeholders along on the squad’s decisions, tellingthe story behind the feature, driving progressand product direction,and creating the energyand alignment needed to move things forward.
- Thrive in a distributed team, working autonomously across locationsand time zones while building strong connections with customersand teammates.
Your Skills
- 3-5 years' experience as a product designer.
Deep understanding of UI/UX best practices, experience working with complex web products, strong proficiency in tools such as Figma,and familiarity with modern design principles.
Strong systems thinking skills.
Experience running customer discovery independently.
Experience designing technical or data-heavy products.
Benefits
- Employee share options
- Professional development budgetand leave
- The opportunity to take part in our mentorship program
- Mental health resources
- Monthly telephoneand/or internet allowance
- Paid primary & secondary parental leave policies
- Hybrid work arrangementsand WFH equipment provided
If you’re interested in what life at Propeller is like, check out our employee-owned Medium blog page!
