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As a Senior Product Designer at Atlassian, your primary responsibilities include enhancing user experiences for customer support tools, collaborating within a cross-functional team, and leveraging the Atlassian Design System. You'll conduct user research, analyze usage patterns, and implement designs that improve product engagement—always with a keen focus on both user feedback and data.

To apply for the Senior Product Designer position at Atlassian, candidates should have 4+ years of product design experience, preferably in an enterprise environment. A strong portfolio showcasing relevant case studies, proficiency in tools such as Figma, and a background in design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related fields are highly preferred. Familiarity with AI and accessibility principles is also beneficial.

At Atlassian, collaboration is at the heart of our culture, especially for the Senior Product Designer role. Designers work closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Research teams to balance user needs with technical feasibility. We promote a collaborative environment where feedback is constructive, leading to a richer design process.

The work environment for a Senior Product Designer at Atlassian is fast-paced and innovative, allowing for both in-person and remote work. As a distributed-first company, Atlassian provides a flexible setting where team members can thrive professionally and personally, making it easier to juggle family and personal priorities.

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits including health and well-being resources, paid volunteer days, and support for personal development. We believe in fostering a work-life balance that helps our Senior Product Designers and all team members engage meaningfully with their communities and family.

When discussing your design process, focus on your user-centered approach. Emphasize stages such as user research, prototype testing, and iterative design. Mention specific tools you use and demonstrate how you incorporate user feedback to refine your designs, showcasing your adaptability and responsiveness.

Handling feedback requires strong communication skills. Describe how you actively listen to feedback, evaluate its relevance, and incorporate it into your design process while ensuring the core user experience remains intact. Share an example of turning feedback into a successful design change.

Explain your data-driven approach by discussing how you use analytics tools to track user interactions and gather insights. Illustrate how you use this data to design better user experiences while refining your design strategies to align with user behaviors and needs.

Be prepared to detail a specific project, describing the challenges faced and how you addressed them. Highlight your problem-solving skills and flexibility, showing how teamwork and collaboration contributed to a successful outcome.

Discuss the importance of accessibility in your designs. Talk about creating inclusive user experiences by applying accessibility standards and user testing with diverse groups. Mention specific design principles you follow to ensure all users can interact with your products seamlessly.

Share your familiarity with design systems, focusing on how you've utilized them in previous projects. Discuss how you contributed to or adapted existing design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across teams, reflecting the importance of cohesive design in your work.

Filling deadlines while ensuring high-quality design requires effective prioritization. Discuss strategies such as breaking projects into milestones, focusing on essential features first, and maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders to manage expectations.

Explain your preferred design tools, such as Figma, and elaborate on why you find them effective for your workflow. Highlight features that enhance collaboration, productivity, and design quality, making it clear how they support your design philosophy.

Discuss your dedication to continual learning in design. Mention resources you use, such as online courses, webinars, design blogs, and communities that keep you inspired and informed about the latest trends and best practices in the industry.

Share what genuinely attracts you to Atlassian’s mission and products. Discuss the alignment of your values with the company, your passion for collaboration, and why you believe your skills would contribute positively to enhancing user experiences for teams around the world.