Senior Product Designer

As a Senior Product Designer at Ironclad, your primary responsibilities include owning the design process for specific product areas, from problem definition to implementation. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into actionable specs and ensure high-quality execution. Your role will also involve conducting user research, testing, and balancing user needs with technical constraints to create impactful user experiences.

Candidates applying for the Senior Product Designer position at Ironclad should have at least 5 years of experience designing digital products, especially in the B2B or enterprise sector. A strong portfolio showcasing your design thinking and problem-solving abilities is essential. Additionally, proficiency in design tools like Figma or Sketch and experience with user research methodologies are highly valued.

The design culture at Ironclad is highly collaborative and inclusive, making it an ideal environment for a Senior Product Designer. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the design practice and elevate our evolving design system while working closely with fellow designers. Feedback is embraced, and there's a strong focus on developing a thoughtful and impactful end-to-end contracting platform.

A Senior Product Designer at Ironclad contributes to product innovation by identifying opportunities for enhancement and creating user-centered solutions that address real user problems. Your insights from user research and testing will drive design decisions, allowing you to shape product features that are not only beautiful but also highly functional.

Ironclad offers numerous career growth opportunities for a Senior Product Designer. With an emphasis on continuous development, you'll have access to equity awards, competitive health benefits, a supportive work culture, and the chance to lead design initiatives that significantly impact the company's products and overall success.

When describing your design process, start by emphasizing the importance of user research and problem definition. Explain how you collaborate with stakeholders to gather insights, create personas, and draft initial wireframes. Discuss how you iterate based on feedback and user testing, ultimately leading to a well-rounded solution that's ready for development.

Handling feedback is crucial in a collaborative environment. Discuss your approach by highlighting your openness to constructive criticism and how you assess the feedback you receive. Share an example where you incorporated feedback into your designs, showcasing your flexibility and commitment to improvement.

Highlight the user research methodologies you're familiar with, such as interviews, usability testing, surveys, and A/B testing. Explain how you select the appropriate methods based on project goals and the insights you've gained from applying them in previous designs.

To ensure that designs balance user needs and business goals, stress the importance of involving stakeholders early in the design process. Discuss how you use user research and data analytics to inform your designs and how regular check-ins with product and engineering teams keep the project aligned with broader business objectives.

Share a specific project that posed challenges, detailing the issues you faced, like tight deadlines or conflicting stakeholder priorities. Describe the steps you took to overcome these challenges, such as improving communication or adjusting your design approach, ultimately leading to the successful completion of the project.

Discuss your proficiency with design tools like Figma or Sketch, explaining how these tools enhance your workflow and facilitate collaboration. Mention any prototyping tools you employ, such as InVision or Adobe XD, and how they help bring your designs to life for testing and validation.

Show your commitment to staying updated with design trends by mentioning resources like design blogs, online courses, or industry conferences you attend. Highlight how you integrate new techniques and technologies into your designs, ensuring that your work is not only current but also competitive.

Define success in design projects as a combination of user satisfaction, business objectives met, and the positive impact your design has on the overall product. Discuss metrics you may consider, such as user engagement or feedback, to measure the project’s success.

Approach collaboration with a mindset of open communication and mutual respect. Discuss your methods for keeping lines of communication open, sharing design rationale, and actively seeking input from product and engineering teams to ensure designs are feasible and effectively implemented.

Share your experience in working with design systems and how you've contributed to their development. Discuss the benefits of adhering to a design system, such as maintaining consistency, scalability, and efficiency in design processes, and how you’ve applied them in past projects.