Staff Product Designer - job 2 of 2

As a Staff Product Designer within the NEXT team, you'll lead the charge in crafting innovative features that explore new horizons of dating to improve the landscape of dating in the 21st century. You will work as a part of a cross-functional team that explores and shapes exciting ideas into realized fully concepts.Where you'll work:This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration two times per week. This position is located in West Hollywood and will offer relocation assistance.In this role you will:Conduct deep user research to understand the needs, behaviors, and desires of daters.Ideate and prototype brand new feature ideas - focusing on enhancing dating as a whole experience. Analyze user feedback and performance data to iterate on your teams' ideas.Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, researchers and data analysts to bring new concepts to life.Lead design thinking workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster innovation within the team.Serve as a strategic partner to the business, aligning design initiatives with broader company objectives.Mentor junior designers, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the design team.Stay abreast of emerging design trends and technologies, integrating them into your work to keep Tinder at the forefront of the industry.Utilize and contribute to the Tinder design system, ensuring consistency and high quality across all user touchpoints.Share progress and collaborate on project tracking using tools like JIRA and Monday.com, ensuring transparent communication and effective agile project management.You'll need:Extensive experience in user experience and interaction design for mobile platforms.A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to solve complex design problems with engaging user experiences with a high degree of craft.Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, and Principle.Demonstrated ability to conduct and apply user research and data analytics to inform design decisions.Exceptional collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams.Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design concepts and decisions clearly.Creativity and strategic thinking, with a knack for identifying opportunities for innovation within the product.Leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience guiding junior designers and influencing product direction.A deep passion for understanding and meeting the needs of daters.A flexible and adaptable approach, quickly adjusting to changing priorities and embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.A mentality that helps foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and inclusivity within your team and the broader organization.$ 185000- $200000 a yearFactors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.Commitment to InclusionAt Tinder, we don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/deiIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact employeebenefits@matchgroup.com.