We are seeking a skilled Part-Time Product Designer with a background in designing technical web applications in the SaaS industry. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in enterprise and developer tools, with proficiency in Figma and a robust portfolio showcasing strong UI/UX design capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the product manager, engineers, and developers (including offshore teams) to translate requirements and user needs into design concepts and solutions.
- Provide guidance and support to developers to ensure design integrity and usability standards are maintained throughout implementation.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to iterate on designs and improve user satisfaction.
- Create and maintain design systems, UI kits, and style guides to ensure consistency across all products and platforms.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design, and propose innovative ideas to enhance our product offerings.
Your Foundation:
- 7-10 years of experience designing for technical products.
- SaaS Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in designing for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, understanding scalability, multi-tenancy, and integration challenges.
- Technical Acumen: Strong background in technical web application design, including enterprise-level applications and developer tools, ensuring alignment with complex functionalities and workflows.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Proven track record of solving intricate design challenges while balancing user experience enhancements with technical feasibility and performance considerations.
- Innovation and Adaptability: History of introducing innovative design solutions and adapting to evolving industry trends and best practices in SaaS design.
- Collaboration and Leadership: Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing leadership in design strategy and mentorship, contributing to business-aligned design decisions.
- Portfolio Showcase: Comprehensive portfolio demonstrating successful projects in technical SaaS product design, showcasing improvements in usability and impactful design solutions within the SaaS domain.
- Excellent spoken and written English skills. Ability to commit 10-15 hours per week and at least 4 hours a day overlapping with the Pacific time zone.
