Senior Product Designer

THE KEY BITS
- Whereabouts: We are a fully remote company with distributed team members. For this role, we are hiring from countries located between Eastern Time zones (North America, South America) ie EST/New York to Central European Time zones ie GMT+1/Italy/Spain/etc.
- Visas: We do not sponsor work visas or relocation expenses.
- **Video** Interviews: First interview (30 minutes) with Will-Cofounder/COO, Second Interview (30 minutes) with Head of Product Design-Dawson & Director of Product-Shawn, and Third Interview (30 minutes) with CEO/Co-Founder-Michael and Senior Product Designer Darien.
- Please include a design portfolio - even if it is a little outdated
- Ideal Start Date: As soon as we find you
- Reporting to: Dawson-Head of Product Design

**ABOUT SLATE**

Slate is a web and mobile SaaS product used by leading brands to create branded social content in real-time. We have customers from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, EPL as well as some of the largest media and entertainment brands in the world. Being backed by reputable investors including Titletown Tech (associated with the Green Bay Packers) and WISE ventures (associated with the Minnesota Vikings) we have ambitious plans to grow the company and continue working on exciting new developments that will shape how our brand and products will look in the future.

**OUR MISSION**

Slate has big ambitions: We were born out of our Founders’ own experiences to solve the problems faced within social media. We are a nimble team of experienced social content & brand marketing professionals who have come together out of a passion for solving problems, building a company based on the deeply held values we share, and to make social content creation effortless for brands.

**OUR VISION**

Our vision is to become the undisputed leader in social media content creation, by uniting all parts of the creation workflow into a one-stop solution for brands.

**YOUR CONTRIBUTION**

In this rapidly evolving world, Slate is always looking for new ways to disrupt the status quo, go to market faster, and optimize customer experiences. And this is where you fit in We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Product Designer who possesses a strong product sense, strategic mindset and an interest in the entire product lifecycle.

Our fledgling design team is responsible for web, iOS, and Android platforms. As a fully remote team, we value collaboration, autonomy, and a human-centric approach to design. If you are equally passionate about the “what” and “why” behind a product as you are about its aesthetics and interface design, then this opportunity is perfect for you.

**Responsibilities**:

- Design intuitive and user-centric flows and experiences for our Web, iOS, and Android platforms.
- Bring our product roadmap to life by translating strategic opportunities and customer needs into tangible features and products.
- Collaborate with our customers and customer success team to gather insights and ensure the delivery of delightful products across desktop and mobile platforms.
- Work closely with our Engineering leads, Founders, & Director of Product to transform high-level problems and opportunities into effective solutions.
- Execute UX and UI designs for new features and feature improvements on our web and mobile platforms.
- Work closely with Product and Engineering team members to oversee the development of features and ensure the proper execution of the product vision.

**Requirements**:

- WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

- 5+ years of experience in successfully shipping digital products that customers love.
- Demonstrated experience designing mobile products
- A portfolio showcasing your design process, including design briefs, specs, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and final UI designs.
- Demonstrable experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, including experience working directly with engineers.
- Proven experience in problem-solving through design processes such as user research and usability testing.
- Strong product sense and the ability to think strategically.
- A knack for balancing speed and quality when executing designs.
- Strong ability to articulate the rationale behind design decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as we work remotely and rely on asynchronous communication.
- Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously in a remote environment.
- Willingness to coach and mentor fellow designers on various design practices.
- Provide thoughtful feedback during design critiques.
- Have utilized product data and metrics to inform design decisions where applicable.
- Develop design concepts using user flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Strong attention to detail, design craft, and organization within Figma.
- Strong Proficiency with Figma (experience working with design systems, auto layout, and components is a plus)
- Fluency in English.

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