Product Designer

As a Product Designer at OAK'S LAB, your main responsibilities will include conceptualizing and designing digital products and websites, conducting user research to validate personas, collaborating closely with product management and tech leads, crafting appealing visual directions, and managing design expectations according to project timelines. You're expected to ensure adherence to UX/UI standards while also testing your designs with real users. Your input will help inspire the entire department, making this role pivotal in our product development cycle.

To excel as a Product Designer at OAK'S LAB, candidates should have multiple years of experience in the design industry, with a minimum of three years specifically in designing digital products. A portfolio showcasing your design aesthetics and the impact of your previous work is crucial. Strong communication skills in English are necessary to effectively advocate for your design choices. Experience with Figma and familiarity with user/app analytics tools will greatly benefit your application.

A Product Designer at OAK'S LAB primarily uses Figma for design work. Additionally, familiarity with analytics tools that track user interaction will be essential for measuring the effectiveness of your designs. This combination of design and analytical tools allows for a comprehensive approach to product design, enabling the designer to create solutions that not only look good but also perform well in the market.

Yes, at OAK'S LAB, Product Designers are encouraged to mentor other designers and contribute to the overall improvement of product processes within the company. This mentorship is a fantastic opportunity for growth, both for the mentor and the mentee, as it fosters the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices in design, ultimately enriching the team's output.

OAK'S LAB is committed to the professional development of its employees. As a Product Designer, you will have access to a budget for personal growth which can be used for books, courses, and conferences. This investment in your development, alongside the chance to work on diverse projects and mentor others, provides continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and career trajectory.

Speak about your passion for creating user-centric products and how design can transform user experiences. Highlight specific instances where your design work made a tangible difference and your eagerness to turn ideas into reality.

Outline your approach to design—from user research to ideation, prototyping, and user testing. Emphasize your iterative process and ability to collaborate with different teams, which is crucial for success at OAK'S LAB.

Discuss your methods for conducting user research, feedback collection, and how you prioritize user needs. Mention the tools you use for testing designs with real users as part of the validation process.

Emphasize the significance of collaboration with product managers and tech leads in making design decisions. Share examples of previous successful collaborations that yield positive outcomes.

Explain how you view feedback as an opportunity for improvement. Discuss strategies you utilize to gather constructive feedback, and how you integrate it into your design process.

Share your proficiency with Figma and any additional tools you use for design and user research. Relate specific instances where these tools have enhanced your work and efficiency.

Describe your process for creating a design system, emphasizing the importance of consistency and scalability. Provide an example where you've successfully implemented a design system in past projects.

Discuss a specific project, the challenges you faced, and the steps you took to overcome them. Highlight the result and what you learned from the experience.

Share your approach to staying updated with design trends—mention blogs, podcasts, or courses you regularly follow. Emphasize how you incorporate new ideas into your work.

Express your admiration for OAK'S LAB’s innovative approach, the diverse range of products they create, and your excitement to contribute to their mission. Highlight how the company's values align with your career goals.