Staff Product Designer - CANADA (Remote)

As a Staff Product Designer at Luxury Presence, you will lead high-impact design initiatives from discovery through launch, partner with cross-functional teams to influence product direction, and drive usability improvements by testing and simplifying interactions. Your role will entail translating user insights into elegant, usable, and scalable product experiences, while also mentoring other designers to elevate team quality and contribute to our design culture.

To excel as a Staff Product Designer at Luxury Presence, candidates should possess extensive experience in designing and shipping digital products end-to-end. A strong portfolio that showcases thoughtful UX and high-quality craft is crucial, alongside mastery of design tools like Figma. Applicants should also demonstrate a deep curiosity for understanding user needs, have excellent collaboration skills, and have a proven track record of mentoring team members.

At Luxury Presence, design is integral to our product strategy. As a Staff Product Designer, you will advocate for user needs and collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to shape the roadmap and product direction. By employing a user-centered design approach, you help ensure that our solutions not only meet client expectations but also drive real-world impact in the real estate industry.

Staff Product Designers at Luxury Presence primarily use Figma for component-based workflows, alongside various research techniques to gather user feedback and insights. Our design process emphasizes collaboration across teams, utilizing agile methodologies and iterative testing to refine designs, improve usability, and ensure our products are aligned with user needs and business goals.

Luxury Presence offers an exciting and innovative environment for Staff Product Designers to thrive. We prioritize creativity, encourage challenging norms, and provide the support necessary to push your craft and strategy forward. With accolades recognizing us as a top workplace and the opportunity to work on transformative products in a fast-paced industry, you'll find immense professional growth while making a significant impact.

My design process starts with understanding the user's needs through research and feedback. I prioritize empathy, ensuring that the solutions I create address real pain points. From there, I translate insights into wireframes and prototypes, continually iterating based on stakeholder feedback until I achieve a refined design ready for development.

One challenging project involved redesigning a multi-state feature that had conflicting user feedback. I facilitated workshops with both users and stakeholders, gathered insights, and used data analytics to identify pain points. This collated feedback helped us arrive at a solution that satisfied various user needs while driving better engagement, proving the importance of a user-centered design approach.

I regularly follow design blogs, attend webinars, and participate in local design meetups to keep my knowledge fresh. Subscribing to design newsletters and engaging with online community forums helps me stay informed about new tools and trends. I also believe in continuous learning, so taking online courses on emerging topics is always on my agenda.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to my role as a designer. I initiate regular check-ins, communicate design rationale clearly, and use storytelling techniques to align our visions. Ensuring that we’re all on the same page enhances our workflow and allows us to tackle challenges together more effectively.

My approach to user testing involves early and continuous testing throughout the design process. I develop prototypes based on initial designs and gather feedback directly from users, observing how they interact with the product. This insight allows me to make informed iterations that enhance usability before launch.

I see mentoring as a two-way street where both parties learn and grow. I would set clear expectations, create a safe space for open feedback, and encourage my mentee to express their ideas. Through regular check-ins, we can discuss design challenges and strategies, guiding them to develop their skills while also sharing my insights and experiences.

Empathy is at the core of my design philosophy. It drives me to genuinely understand user needs and pain points before crafting solutions. I believe that the best products stem from a place of care and consideration, ultimately leading to a better user experience and higher satisfaction.

I approach design critiques as valuable opportunities to improve. Being open to feedback helps me refine my work and challenge my assumptions. My strategy is to listen actively, clarify points of misunderstanding, and reflect on the feedback received to iterate on my designs effectively. This collaborative mindset fosters stronger team dynamics.

I am most proficient in Figma for creating wireframes and prototypes as it allows for seamless collaboration. I'm also familiar with a range of design and prototyping tools such as Sketch and Adobe XD. Additionally, I apply analytics tools to gather user data, which inform my design decisions and improve the overall user experience.

I am excited about working at Luxury Presence because of the company's innovative spirit and dedication to redefining the real estate industry. The opportunity to lead impactful design efforts and contribute to a mission that empowers entrepreneurs allows me to apply my passion for design in a meaningful way. I love the idea of collaborating with such a talented team to create solutions that truly enhance user experiences.