Senior Product Designer

As a Senior Product Designer at Volley, your primary responsibilities include leading end-to-end design for complex features, creating detailed wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure user-centric solutions. You’ll also mentor junior designers and advocate for the use of generative AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity.

Volley requires candidates for the Senior Product Designer role to have a minimum of 6 years of product design experience, showcasing a strong portfolio with highlights in visual design, UX, and motion design. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead projects independently while balancing user needs and business goals are also crucial.

Senior Product Designers at Volley typically use an array of tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Framer, ProtoPie, and others for designing. For collaboration, we leverage Notion, Slack, and Linear, while AI and analytics tools include ChatGPT and Amplitude to drive design efficiency and insights.

Volley offers a hybrid work arrangement for the Senior Product Designer role, requiring on-site attendance in our Bay Area offices three times a week. This model allows for flexible collaboration while maintaining strong team connectivity and innovation.

Volley supports professional development by encouraging Senior Product Designers to mentor junior team members, participate in collaborative design critiques, and explore new technologies and tools. Continuous learning is valued, and initiatives to enhance processes are always welcomed.

When tackling a new project, I start by researching the user needs and market trends. I gather insights from stakeholders to understand business objectives, and then I move into the ideation phase, sketching out rough concepts. Afterward, I create wireframes and prototypes, ensuring I iterate based on feedback and user testing, ultimately leading to polished designs that align with both user and business goals.

Incorporating user feedback is crucial. I typically conduct user testing sessions to gather insights, and I create a system for documenting this feedback. Analyzing user behavior and preferences helps me revise designs effectively. I ensure that the final product reflects user feedback while balancing technical constraints and strategic goals.

Collaboration is essential in my work. I regularly engage with product managers, engineers, and other designers to align our vision and objectives. Open communication fosters a shared understanding of user needs and technical feasibility, allowing us to create cohesive, player-focused solutions.

In my previous role, I had to balance a tight deadline with a complex feature design. I opted for a modular approach that allowed for parallel development. This decision involved prioritizing essential elements while ensuring that we could iterate on additional features post-launch based on user feedback, which paid off in the long run.

I've primarily worked with Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud for design and prototyping. Additionally, tools like ProtoPie and Framer were instrumental in creating interactive prototypes. I also explore emerging tools like generative AI applications to enhance my design workflow and productivity.

I stay updated through various channels, including design blogs, webinars, and online courses. Networking with other professionals at industry events also provides insights into emerging trends. I frequently experiment with new tools and technologies to incorporate them into my design process proactively.

I believe generative AI has significant potential in product design, allowing for increased creativity and efficiency. By leveraging AI tools, I can quickly generate design alternatives, freeing up time for more strategic aspects of design, such as user testing and iterating based on feedback.

Ensuring accessibility is a priority in my design process. I follow WCAG guidelines to create inclusive designs that cater to users with disabilities. Regular feedback from diverse user groups helps me identify and address potential barriers, ensuring that our designs are universally usable.

I measure the success of my design projects through user engagement metrics, such as completion rates and user satisfaction scores. Post-launch evaluations and A/B tests allow for real-time feedback, which I analyze to make informed decisions for future design iterations.

My approach to mentoring involves fostering an open-dialogue environment where junior designers feel comfortable sharing their ideas and questions. I provide constructive feedback on their work, encourage them to take ownership of projects, and guide them in developing their design skills through hands-on experience and resources.