Senior UX / Product Designer - 6 Months Contract

As a Senior UX / Product Designer at Sysdig, your core responsibilities will include leading the design process for the Inventory feature area, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs, and conducting user research and usability testing to gather insights. You'll also ensure all designs are aligned with the brand's visual identity and contribute to the Sysdig Design system in Figma.

To apply for the Senior UX / Product Designer role at Sysdig, you should have over 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, demonstrated through a strong portfolio of product design work. It's essential to possess knowledge of UX principles, user-centered design, and proficiency in Figma. Additionally, experience in user research, usability testing, and prior work in cloud security or enterprise SaaS products will be advantageous.

Sysdig primarily utilizes Figma for designing user interfaces and maintaining design systems. The company emphasizes the importance of adhering to design systems and UI patterns, ensuring that all design solutions are consistent and align with user-centered principles. This approach allows the design team to maintain a high standard of quality across all products.

At Sysdig, you can anticipate a flexible work culture that champions open dialogue and diverse opinions. The company has been recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' and cultivates an inclusive environment across its international teams. They'll support your mental well-being and provide development opportunities, making this not just a job, but a path toward personal and professional growth.

The hourly rate for the Senior UX / Product Designer position at Sysdig is set at $90 USD/hour, but actual offers may vary based on individual qualifications and experience. The company also offers a great compensation package that includes equity opportunities, contributing to an attractive overall remuneration structure.

When discussing your design process, highlight your approach to research and understanding user needs. Discuss how you collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input, create personas, and come up with user flows. Mention how prototyping and usability testing inform your decisions, ensuring that they’re data-driven and user-centered.

In interviews, explain that you view design critiques as an essential part of the design process. Share examples of how you've incorporated feedback into your designs, emphasizing your openness to constructive criticism and how it enhances the final product. This showcases your teamwork skills and adaptability.

When discussing user research methods, mention techniques such as usability testing, user interviews, and surveys. Emphasize the importance of gathering qualitative and quantitative data to inform your design decisions, and explain how those insights translate into improved user experiences.

Share a specific project where your design significantly impacted user experience or business outcomes. Discuss the goals, your role in leading the design process, and the tools you used. Highlight the results achieved and any feedback received from users or stakeholders, which demonstrates your design effectiveness.

Elaborate on your experience with design systems, describing your previous work with establishing or maintaining one. Mention how you ensured consistency across different design projects and how it improved collaboration with developers and other designers. This will underline your knowledge of best practices in UX design.

In response, specify the design tools you are proficient in, particularly emphasizing Figma since it's relevant to the Sysdig role. Discuss why you prefer these tools—such as collaboration capabilities, ease of use, or compatibility with design systems—showing your familiarity with industry-standard practices.

Describe your commitment to creating inclusive designs by addressing accessibility. Explain how you implement guidelines like WCAG standards in your design process and how you test for accessibility. This will show interviewers your dedication to ensuring that all users can engage with your designs effectively.

You can discuss your methods for staying updated with design trends, such as following influential designers, participating in online forums, or attending workshops and webinars. Mention specific resources or communities you rely on to learn from others and share your insights with your team.

Discussing challenges in enterprise SaaS design shows your understanding of complexities. Mention issues like scalability, user onboarding, or integrating extensive features while maintaining usability. Provide examples of how you overcame these challenges, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Explain your approach to data visualization, including techniques you've used to make complex data understandable for users. Discuss any tools or frameworks you’ve leveraged to ensure that visualizations support user goals and convey information clearly, reinforcing your expertise in this essential area.