Senior product designer Job Description

Senior product designer Job Description Template

Senior Product Designers lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of innovative digital solutions. They oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial ideation to final implementation, ensuring user-centric design and functionality.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design of complex products from ideation to launch
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and prioritize design efforts
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts and solutions to stakeholders
  • Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and techniques, and share knowledge with the team to improve overall design quality
  • Conduct user research and gather feedback to inform design decisions and iterate on designs as needed
  • Champion design thinking and best practices throughout the organization
  • Manage and mentor junior designers, providing guidance on design principles, tools, and processes
  • Advocate for the user and ensure products are designed with accessibility and inclusivity in mind

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a product designer
  • Strong portfolio showcasing previous work demonstrating user-centered design principles, design thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or other relevant software
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders
  • Ability to lead design projects from conception to launch, including conducting research, creating user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and experience working in an agile environment
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.