Senior Product Designer (Internal Tools)

As a Senior Product Designer at Atlas, your key responsibilities include leading the design of our internal tools that enhance our operational efficiency and member experience. You will collaborate closely with various teams, including engineering and operations, to ensure that the designs not only look stunning but are also highly functional and user-friendly. With a focus on interaction, visual, and motion design, you will utilize prototyping and iteration to develop innovative solutions that directly affect the tools our teams use daily.

To qualify for the Senior Product Designer position at Atlas, candidates should have over five years of experience in designing digital media products, particularly app-based experiences. A strong portfolio showcasing your design process and the various projects you’ve worked on is essential. In-depth skills in Interaction Design, Visual Design, and Motion Design are also crucial, along with a demonstrated ability to create thoughtful and innovative digital products.

The work environment at Atlas is vibrant and collaborative, as you will be working closely with a dedicated team of professionals. We strongly believe in in-person collaboration, and as a Senior Product Designer, you’ll be expected to work in our San Francisco office at least three days a week. This dynamic setting fosters creative brainstorming and quick iterations, promoting a culture where innovative ideas can thrive.

At Atlas, we understand the importance of work-life balance for our employees. The Senior Product Designer role offers competitive salary packages, generous vacation policies, and paid company holidays. We believe that well-rested and fulfilled employees contribute positively to our team dynamic and overall productivity, allowing you to perform at your best while enjoying personal time.

Candidates interviewing for the Senior Product Designer role at Atlas can expect a thorough process that assesses both technical skills and cultural fit. Interviews will focus on your design experience and approach, showcasing your portfolio, and discussing how you’ve tackled challenges in previous roles. We value open communication and encourage candidates to ask about team dynamics and projects during the interview to ensure a mutual fit.

When describing your design process, be sure to break it down into stages: research, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Emphasize the importance of user feedback and iteration. Highlight specific tools you use and how you collaborate with teams during each phase to create successful designs.

To effectively respond, mention your approach to balancing usability with aesthetic appeal. Discuss how user feedback and testing inform your design choices and provide examples of projects where you successfully integrated both elements to enhance user experience.

Outline the various methods you use to gather user feedback, such as usability testing, surveys, and interviews. Explain how this feedback informs your design iterations and decisions, ultimately leading to a more user-centered product.

Choose a specific project that posed challenges and describe the problem clearly. Detail the steps you took to address it, including collaboration with teammates and any iterations made based on user feedback. This showcases your problem-solving ability and adaptability.

Discuss your methods for staying informed about design trends, such as following influential designers on social media, attending industry conferences, or participating in webinars. Mention how you implement new techniques or technologies into your own design work.

Emphasize the significance of collaboration in design by sharing how you work with team members, stakeholders, and users throughout your projects. Highlight any specific frameworks or tools you use to facilitate collaboration and streamline communication.

Discuss your approach to receiving and incorporating criticism into your work. Illustrate your ability to remain open-minded and use feedback as an opportunity for growth. Sharing an example where constructive criticism led to an improved final product can strengthen your answer.

List the design tools and software you are proficient in, such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD. Be sure to mention any tools you utilize for prototyping and user testing. This demonstrates your technical capability and adaptability.

Talk about your understanding of accessibility standards and how you implement them in your designs. Provide examples of how you've made previous projects accessible, such as considering color contrast, font sizes, and navigation in your designs.

In your answer, express genuine enthusiasm for the role. Discuss how the company’s mission aligns with your personal values and interests in design. Highlight your eagerness to have a tangible impact on usability and member experience through innovative internal tools.