Senior Product Designer

A Senior Product Designer at Boost is responsible for designing and implementing reusable form patterns for the boost deployment interface. This includes architecting component systems to reduce technical debt, maintaining a React-based component library, and optimizing workflows based on user feedback. You'll ensure that complex blockchain interactions are user-friendly, aiming to balance advanced features with intuitive designs.

Candidates for the Senior Product Designer role at Boost should have at least 5 years of experience designing and implementing technical interfaces. Strong skills in React development, component architecture, and state management are essential. A solid portfolio showcasing your ability to design complex workflows that scale is also crucial, alongside experience conducting user research with technical audiences.

In addition to the basic requirements, preferred qualifications for the Senior Product Designer at Boost include knowledge of DeFi/Web3 interfaces, TypeScript, and modern frontend tools. Experience working closely with protocol teams and a background in data visualization are also highly regarded, as these skills enhance your ability to create impactful designs.

To apply for the Senior Product Designer position at Boost, candidates should submit a resume or CV, a portfolio that highlights technical interface design work, code samples or a GitHub profile, and a brief description of a complex form system they've architected. This will showcase your expertise and alignment with our needs.

Boost values its employees and offers competitive salaries and token packages, health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO, a professional development budget, and regular team events in a remote-first work environment. This structure not only supports work-life balance but also encourages continuous growth.

When discussing your design process for complex form systems, emphasize your approach to understanding user needs through research and how you translate those into scalable solutions. Highlight any tools or frameworks you use, and be ready to provide examples from your portfolio where you faced challenges and implemented effective solutions.

Balancing technical constraints with user experience involves close collaboration with engineering teams and constant user feedback. Discuss how you leverage your systems thinking to create designs that meet technical limitations while ensuring that user interactions remain seamless and effective. Provide examples where this balance was critical to the success of a project.

User testing is an integral part of my design process. I typically conduct qualitative research sessions to gather direct feedback on my designs, allowing me to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Be prepared to discuss methodologies you prefer and how you’ve iterated on designs based on user insights.

When describing a project with a reusable component library, focus on the challenges you faced, the strategies you employed to ensure scalability and maintainability, and the outcome of your efforts. Detail how the library contributed to faster development times and a more cohesive user experience across the product.

Effective collaboration with technical teams starts with clear communication and establishing a shared language. Explain how you involve developers early in the design process, seek their input on feasibility, and regularly check in during implementation to ensure alignment and address any issues that arise.

In discussing your preferred tools for UI design, mention software like Figma or Sketch for wireframing and prototyping, and tools like Zeplin or Storybook for developer handoff. Explain why you favor these tools and how they contribute to the visual clarity and functionality of your designs.

Be prepared to share a specific example of a complex workflow that you designed, detailing the initial challenges and your approach to simplifying it. Discuss the methods you used to identify bottlenecks and how your design enhancements improved user satisfaction or task completion rates.

User feedback is crucial in my design process. I actively seek it throughout the design lifecycle, whether through surveys, interviews, or usability testing. Discuss how you incorporate feedback into iterations, ensuring the end product truly meets user needs and enhances their experience.

Staying updated with design trends, especially in rapidly evolving fields like blockchain and DeFi, involves regularly engaging with industry resources, following thought leaders, and participating in design communities. Explain your routine for maintaining your knowledge base, including any resources you rely on.

Incorporating accessibility into design is a fundamental priority for me. Discuss the principles of accessible design you adhere to, such as WCAG standards, and provide examples of how you ensure that your interfaces are usable for all individuals, including those with disabilities.