Product Designer

We're the creators of Highrise, now featured in the iOS App Store with 50 million users and rapidly growing. We're building bleeding-edge technology for developers and amateurs to create immersive experiences and worlds inside our virtual universe.We believe that the future of virtual worlds is bright, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this industry. As we continue to grow and expand our platform, we're looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey of innovation and creativity. If you're passionate about building the platform to power virtual experiences that bring people together and push the boundaries of what's possible, we want you on our team!About the RoleAs a Staff Product Designer for Pocket Worlds, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and owning the features, user experiences, and visual identity of our product Highrise. Your primary responsibility will be owning and collaborating on the consumer-facing Highrise product, from onboarding to feature development and aspects of product marketing. You'll utilize a broad range of product design skills, including visual design, information architecture design, UI/UX, interaction design, and prototyping.Additionally, you will be instrumental in ensuring a consistent and compelling visual identity across all facets of Highrise.You will report to the CEO, Anton Bernstein, while working closely with the rest of the Product Design team. You will also collaborate with Engineering and Marketing leaders in the company.Key Responsibilities:• Play a pivotal role in product ownership and feature development of the consumer-facing aspects of Highrise.• Develop and oversee the visual identity for Highrise.• Innovate and raise the bar on Highrise’s visuals, UI/UX, and human-computer interactions.• Help create and unify the design language and product across the Highrise platform.• Facilitate seamless integration of visual design with product functionality.• Engage with various teams to align visual design objectives with overall company goals.• Develop intuitive and creative design interactions that are effective across different platforms, including mobile and desktop.• Combine data, research, and intuition to make excellent product design decisions.• Work with the Product Design team to maintain visual libraries and assets.Qualifications:• 6-10 years of product design experience.• Owned projects end-to-end, particularly in a tech or startup environment.• Experience designing high-craft products for consumers with a heavy focus on mobile interaction.• Strong portfolio and live examples showcasing expertise in interaction design, UI/UX design, visual design, and creative direction.• Experience working with Engineering teams and shipping consumer software at scale.• Exceptional understanding of design principles and aesthetics.• A passion for designing things that are intuitive and user-friendly.• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.• Familiarity with the latest design software and technologies.• Mentorship within the Design team is a major plus.• Remote-based position, but Austin, TX, is preferred.Why work with us• Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users around the world.• Growth: Your growth isn’t capped by a career ladder. Show us you can deliver the impact, and we’ll respond with recognition and reward.• Culture: High trust, high intensity, low process and bureaucracy. We pride ourselves on being a Silicon Valley startup with a laser focus on the mission, and we’ll happily remove all roadblocks on your path to success.• Reward: This role offers a highly competitive salary and very generous equity. Our incentives will be directly aligned toward success.Application Process:To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio with the password. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr