Senior Product Designer

As a Senior Product Designer at OXIO, you will be responsible for collaborating with Product Management and Engineering to craft user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. Your role will involve leading user research, conducting discovery activities, and facilitating workshops to foster effective design solutions. You'll also play a critical role in advocating for a customer-centric approach across the organization, ensuring that designs not only meet business needs but also enhance user experience.

To qualify for the Senior Product Designer role at OXIO, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in product design, along with advanced knowledge of design methodologies such as user testing, ideation, and journey mapping. Proficiency in design tools like Figma and experience in designing for multiple platforms (desktop, mobile, web) is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate strong collaboration skills and a UX-centric portfolio that showcases their problem-solving abilities.

At OXIO, a Senior Product Designer can expect a dynamic and inclusive team culture that celebrates diversity. Our environment encourages innovation and creativity, allowing team members to work across boundaries and contribute to a rapidly growing startup. We prioritize creating a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered, fostering collaboration among disciplines and ensuring that every voice is heard.

OXIO places a strong emphasis on using the latest design tools and methodologies in the Senior Product Designer role. You will have the opportunity to use industry-standard design software such as Figma and Maze, alongside continuous improvement methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. This combination ensures that your design processes remain efficient, collaborative, and user-focused, enabling you to create impactful telecom solutions.

Senior Product Designers at OXIO enjoy a competitive salary, stock option incentives, and comprehensive healthcare coverage. The role also offers flexible work arrangements and fosters an international ethos, allowing team members to collaborate with diverse colleagues across the globe. Additionally, OXIO sponsors team lunches and retreats, reflecting our commitment to team cohesion and enrichment as a rapidly growing startup.

In developing user flows, I first focus on understanding user needs through research and personas. I map out the key steps a user would take to complete tasks, ensuring seamless transitions between interactions. By collaborating with stakeholders, I refine these flows and iterate based on feedback, ultimately aligning with both user experience and business objectives.

I view feedback as an integral part of the design process. I actively seek it from both users and team members throughout various stages of design. Implementing feedback helps refine my designs, solves potential issues early on, and enhances overall user experience, making my designs more effective and meeting client expectations.

I prefer Figma for prototyping because of its collaborative features that allow real-time feedback and iterations. It has a user-friendly interface, enabling me to create highly interactive prototypes that accurately reflect the final product. Additionally, the ability to share prototypes easily with stakeholders makes it a valuable tool in my design arsenal.

One complex design challenge I faced was redesigning a user interface for a B2B platform. Users had difficulty navigating diverse features. I conducted user research, which guided me to simplify the navigation structure and create clearer labels. Prototyping the new design allowed for user testing, and I iterated based on insights gathered, successfully enhancing the usability of the platform.

I dedicate time each week to read design blogs, participate in webinars, and follow industry leaders on social media. Engaging with design communities, attending conferences, and trying out new tools help me stay informed about the latest trends and methodologies, ensuring my designs remain relevant and innovative.

My approach to user research combines qualitative and quantitative methods. I start with surveys to gather broad data, followed by in-depth interviews for deeper insights. I analyze the findings to identify pain points, preferences, and patterns, which directly inform my design choices, ensuring they align with user expectations.

To ensure my designs are customer-centric, I immerse myself in the user journey. I leverage empathy through tools like personas and user stories, which guide my design process. Regularly validating design decisions through user testing and feedback loops allows me to align my work with users' needs and expectations, creating meaningful experiences.

A successful project I led involved redesigning a mobile application for a client. The success stemmed from collaborative brainstorming sessions and feedback from stakeholders at every phase. By incorporating user research into the design process, we created an intuitive interface that increased user engagement by over 30%, demonstrating the power of user-focused design.

My strategy for designing across platforms begins with understanding the unique user experience for each medium. I prioritize responsive design principles, ensuring layouts adapt to different screen sizes. I also utilize design systems for consistency while adjusting interactive elements to fit platform guidelines, thereby ensuring a seamless user experience across all devices.

When faced with tight deadlines, I prioritize tasks based on their impact and feasibility. I communicate closely with my team to set realistic expectations and focus on the core aspects of the design that meet user needs. Utilizing rapid prototyping allows me to quickly iterate while maintaining quality, and gathering feedback during the process ensures alignment with objectives.