Lead Product Designer

The Lead Product Designer at Gantri is responsible for delivering stunning, user-centered designs that align with the company’s aesthetic and functional goals. This role involves developing and implementing a cohesive design system across multiple digital platforms, collaborating with product managers and engineers, fostering a design-thinking culture, leading user research, and ensuring all design projects meet business objectives.

Candidates for the Lead Product Designer role at Gantri need a Bachelor’s degree in Design, UX/UI, or a related field, with a Master’s preferred. They should have a minimum of 5 years of digital and graphic design experience, a strong portfolio showcasing user-centric designs, expertise in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and experience in building design systems for complex platforms.

At Gantri, the Lead Product Designer drives user-centric design by leading user research to gain insights into user needs and behaviors. They translate these findings into actionable design strategies, ensuring that the design process is informed by real user feedback and data-driven evaluations, ultimately creating impactful solutions.

The Lead Product Designer at Gantri should be proficient in several design tools, including Figma, Sketch, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Additionally, expertise in motion and graphic design tools is important for creating effective and engaging designs across various digital platforms.

Gantri stands out as an innovative leader in design manufacturing, operating the world’s largest 3D print farm and emphasizing sustainability through the use of plant-based materials. Being a part of a company that prioritizes aesthetic design and a user-first approach provides a unique environment for a Lead Product Designer to thrive and influence the future of design.

In my design process, I typically start with user research to identify needs and pain points. From there, I align with stakeholders to establish design goals, brainstorm ideas, and iterate on concepts through sketching and prototyping, ensuring constant feedback throughout to refine solutions before final implementation.

My approach begins with understanding the brand identity and user requirements. I then document components, styles, and guidelines that will be used across all products, ensuring that the design system is scalable and flexible while maintaining consistency. Collaboration with engineers during this process is crucial for seamless integration.

I stay current by regularly engaging with design communities, attending workshops, and exploring new design tools. I also follow industry leaders and publications to gather inspirations and insights, ensuring my work remains fresh and innovative.

I once led a redesign of a B2B platform where I encountered ambiguous requirements. Through user interviews and competitive analysis, I pinpointed key user pain points and clarified objectives, which allowed us to pivot the design strategy, ultimately leading to a successful product launch.

I believe feedback is vital to the design process. I typically gather consistent feedback from diverse stakeholders and users throughout the design phase via reviews and user testing. This input helps me iterate and refine designs before final delivery, ensuring the end product truly meets user needs.

Collaboration is fundamental to my design projects. I work closely with product managers and engineers to understand technical constraints and ensure that our designs are feasible. Regularly involving cross-functional teams helps align our vision and fosters creative solutions.

I use both qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure the impact of my designs. I track user engagement, conversion rates, as well as gather qualitative feedback through surveys and usability testing to assess user satisfaction and the overall effectiveness of the design.

I draw inspiration from nature, art, and everyday life as I believe design should resonate with people on a human level. Additionally, exploring different cultures and technological advancements fuels my creativity and expands my understanding of aesthetics.

When facing tight deadlines, I prioritize tasks based on impact and feasibility. I break the design process into manageable stages, allowing iterative feedback to speed up development without compromising quality. Effective communication with the team ensures everyone is aligned on timelines.

I admire Gantri’s commitment to sustainability and innovative design practices. The opportunity to contribute to a pioneering company that values good design and operates at the cutting edge of manufacturing excites me and aligns perfectly with my own design philosophy.