Product Designer

As a Product Designer at Esri, your core responsibilities include working closely with cross-functional teams to design user experiences that resonate well with ArcGIS users. You'll design end-to-end experiences, collect and analyze user feedback through usability testing, and create impactful wireframes and prototypes. Additionally, you'll be involved in stakeholder coordination to define requirements and ensure alignment between business and user needs.

To qualify for the Product Designer position at Esri, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. One year of experience in a similar role is necessary, but pre-Bachelor's experience can also be considered. Familiarity with design software such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Photoshop is highly desired, along with a solid understanding of UI design principles.

As a Product Designer at Esri, you'll primarily use design tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Photoshop. These tools will help you create wireframes and prototypes, conduct usability testing, and gather feedback from users. Interaction and usability testing methods will also play a crucial role in your design processes.

Esri is committed to the personal and professional growth of its Product Designers. We offer comprehensive career development programs, ongoing training opportunities, and an environment that encourages innovation and learning. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and ensures that every employee has the chance to contribute meaningfully.

The salary range for a Product Designer at Esri is estimated to be between $68,640 and $86,500 USD. This competitive compensation package is a part of our total rewards strategy, which also includes various health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and opportunities for professional growth.

When describing your design process during the interview, consider outlining each phase, such as research, ideation, prototyping, and user testing. Highlight how you incorporate user feedback at every stage and collaborate with team members. Ensure you communicate your user-centered approach and how it affects the final design.

A strong answer to this question will showcase your ability to gather feedback through usability testing, surveys, or interviews. Discuss how you analyze the feedback and apply it to improve your designs. Providing specific examples or case studies will further demonstrate your effectiveness in using feedback to drive design decisions.

In your answer, you should mention the tools you are most familiar with, such as Sketch or Figma, and explain why you prefer them over others. Discuss any unique features you find particularly useful and how they enhance your productivity and creativity during the design process.

Explaining how you facilitate open communication with team members is key here. Discuss techniques like regular check-ins, design critiques, and using shared documentation. Highlight any specific examples where this communication led to improved collaboration and project outcomes.

When answering this question, choose a project where you faced significant challenges. Detail the specific issues, your response, the iterative process, and how collaboration or user feedback led to successful resolution. Discuss the results and what you learned from the experience.

Your answer should reflect that you stay up-to-date on industry trends and find inspiration from various sources like design blogs, user inquiries, or competitive analysis. Mention how you incorporate these ideas into your own work while ensuring that your designs address the unique needs of users.

Usability testing is crucial for gathering user feedback on prototypes. In your response, explain how you conduct tests, the types of questions you ask, and how you analyze this data to shape your designs. Emphasize how this iterative process enhances user satisfaction.

Discuss your ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints. Share your method for prioritizing features, such as using user data, stakeholder input, and project timelines. Highlight any tools or frameworks you use for prioritization.

Mention that you regularly subscribe to design newsletters, attend workshops or conferences, and engage in online communities. Share how this continuous learning helps you stay in tune with evolving design trends and informs your work as a Product Designer.

Express your enthusiasm for Esri's mission and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discuss how you resonate with their values and how the opportunity to work on innovative GIS technology aligns with your professional aspirations and design philosophy.